Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
Alex SmithAlex Smith Jeff Sykes Jeff Sykes
Aladino MaiuriA. Maiuri64
G
1
G
69Norman BeckhamN. Beckham
Carlton HibbsC. Hibbs52
D
2
D
69Kevin KeaneK. Keane
Edmundo CarmonaE. Carmona67
D
captain3captain
D
70Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua
Alex DickovA. Dickov48
D
4
D
69Niccolo ShawN. Shaw
Anthony LjungbergA. Ljungberg56
M
5
D
69Alexei NaftiA. Nafti
Michael NaylorM. Naylor57
M
6
M
77Eugenio GuerreroE. Guerrero
Pierre G. CristalliniP. Cristallini51
M
7
M
77Stan GalliS. Galli
Paul MasonP. Mason50
M
8
M
76Roberto CastroR. Castro
Juan TorresJ. Torres60
A
9
A
68Wes DyerW. Dyer
Graham SerrantG. Serrant66
A
10
A
68Simon ScowcroftS. Scowcroft
Marco BertottoM. Bertotto54
A
11
A
70Claudio CaballeroC. Caballero
 
Bill MayB. May49
A
12
M
78Hugo NunezH. Nunez
Linus LindemannL. Lindemann73
M
13
M
71James CleggJ. Clegg
Thierry GranvilleT. Granville33
D
14
A
67Terry HughesT. Hughes

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,059 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
3.08
Roberto Castro picks a pass forward to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero cuts inside the box! Eugenio Guerrero comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.41
Stan Galli surges forward with the ball. Stan Galli shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.33
Michael Naylor picks a pass forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.13
Roberto Castro takes it forward alone. Roberto Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer but the linesman indicates offside!
15.50
Eugenio Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Wes Dyer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Aladino Maiuri had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
18.40
Edmundo Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Paul Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Mason threads a neat ball through to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant plays a quick one-two with Marco Bertotto and rushes in on goal... Graham Serrant rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Norman Beckham. Excellent save.
20.46
Graham Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto whips in a cross ball towards Michael Naylor. Michael Naylor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
26.59
Michael Naylor breaks forward. Michael Naylor makes a simple pass to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto whips in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Cristallini. Kevin Keane catches Pierre G. Cristallini on the ankles. Pierre G. Cristallini appeals for a penalty! Given!!
26.59
The referee points to the spot..
28.18
Graham Serrant takes a stuttering run up. It's in!! Norman Beckham had no chance!!
32.34
Paul Mason threads a neat ball through to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Cristallini but the linesman indicates offside!
34.57
Roberto Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
42.34
Nicky Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro makes a probing pass to Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.42
Niccolo Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Caballero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Caballero threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Wes Dyer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Aladino Maiuri.
45.00
Corner kick to Charlton Athletic. Stan Galli plays it short to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer is dispossessed by a tackle from Carlton Hibbs.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
48.55
Alexei Nafti flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Castro controls it well on his chest. Roberto Castro makes a simple pass to Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Scowcroft but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.06
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.12
Niccolo Shaw passes the ball forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.36
Michael Naylor hits a low pass to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto makes a probing pass to Juan Torres but he's offside!
59.20
Claudio Caballero sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Caballero cuts inside the box! Claudio Caballero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.20
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Bill May replacing Graham Serrant, Linus Lindemann replacing Paul Mason and Thierry Granville replacing Carlton Hibbs .Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Hugo Nunez replacing Stan Galli and James Clegg replacing Roberto Castro .
67.10
James Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Nunez who brings the ball under control. Hugo Nunez shoots from 20 yards but Aladino Maiuri is on top of it.
69.13
Hugo Nunez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hugo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft heads the ball goalwards. Aladino Maiuri picks it out of the air!
72.17
Eugenio Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Edmundo Carmona is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
73.23
Eugenio Guerrero takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Juan Torres chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
77.11
Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Terry Hughes replacing Simon Scowcroft .
85.33
Niccolo Shaw plays the ball forward to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero passes the ball forward to Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Dickov.
89.48
Charlton Athletic are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
Alexei Nafti receives the ball from a throw-in from Niccolo Shaw. Alexei Nafti flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Guerrero who takes it down. Eugenio Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, James Clegg. James Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer. Some silky footwork from Wes Dyer provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Aladino Maiuri manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Charlton Athletic
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
31.1%
43.2%
25.7%

Scorers
Graham Serrant 28 (p)
Eugenio Guerrero 3
Wes Dyer 15
Claudio Caballero 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Guerrero of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Aladino Maiuri (GK)
7
2.Carlton Hibbs (DEF)
6
3.Edmundo Carmona (DEF)
6
4.Alex Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Ljungberg (MID)
6
6.Michael Naylor (MID)
7
7.Pierre G. Cristallini (MID)
6
8.Paul Mason (MID)
6
9.Juan Torres (ATT)
6
10.Graham Serrant (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Marco Bertotto (ATT)
6
 
12.Bill May (ATT)
6
13.Linus Lindemann (MID)
6
14.Thierry Granville (DEF)
6

1.Norman Beckham (GK)
6
2.Kevin Keane (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Shaw (DEF)
7
5.Alexei Nafti (DEF)
6
6.Eugenio Guerrero (MID)goal scored
9
7.Stan Galli (MID)
6
8.Roberto Castro (MID)
8
9.Wes Dyer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Simon Scowcroft (ATT)
6
11.Claudio Caballero (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Hugo Nunez (MID)
7
13.James Clegg (MID)
6
14.Terry Hughes (ATT)
6