Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 8,439 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester City and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester City and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
4.41
0-0Dave Thatcher hits a low pass to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aladino Maiuri who gathers it comfortably.
6.08
0-0Pablo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop threads the ball through to Remco Veldman but he's offside!
8.01
0-0Remco Veldman threads a neat ball through to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres shoots from distance but Marc Britton is on top of it.
12.51
0-0Marcus Sharpe knocks the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.32
0-1Marcus Sharpe threads a neat ball through to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer sees Juan Torres just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Juan Torres muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan Torres!
22.38
Ben Brown takes it forward alone. Ben Brown passes the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.18
Pablo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Sharpe. Marcus Sharpe knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan Torres is offside!
28.23
0-1Bristol City are dictating the run of play here today.
30.02
Andre Marques plays the ball forward to Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Juan Torres provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.48
Carlton Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Sharpe controls it well on his chest. Marcus Sharpe surges forward with the ball. Marcus Sharpe lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Marc Britton.
34.29
Pablo Ramirez sees Paul Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Bishop rushes past Rio Gerrard! Paul Bishop cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.33
Ugo Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
42.39
Ben Brown knocks the ball forward to Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rio Gerrard shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Ben Brown plays the ball forward to Martin Dichio. Martin Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol City kick off!
47.04
Pablo Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Graham Serrant who takes it down. Graham Serrant plays a one-two with Paul Bishop and rushes in on goal... Graham Serrant rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.44
Farid Capiaux makes a simple pass to Juan Torres. Juan Torres rushes past Anthony Mendonca! Juan Torres shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
49.31
Remco Veldman advances with the ball. Remco Veldman runs straight at the defence! Remco Veldman comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marc Britton with no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
59.11
Pablo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Remco Veldman controls it well on his chest. Remco Veldman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.34
1-2Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing Paul Bishop, Michael Naylor replacing Pablo Ramirez and Edmundo Carmona replacing Andre Marques .
63.28
Farid Capiaux flicks a high ball forward to Michael Naylor who takes it down. Michael Naylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Torres but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.49
Rio Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ugo Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Kirkland but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.13
Farid Capiaux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Naylor. Michael Naylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.47
Rio Gerrard makes a simple pass to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Aladino Maiuri manages to keep it out.
84.38
Garry Telfer makes a probing pass to Juan Torres. Juan Torres plays a quick one-two with Marco Bertotto and rushes in on goal... Juan Torres side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
87.50
Remco Veldman knocks the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres plays a one-two with Marco Bertotto and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Juan Torres provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Martin Dichio makes a simple pass to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
35.5%
46.1%
18.4%
Scorers
| Del Konchesky 38 | Juan Torres 16, 87 Remco Veldman 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Torres of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Britton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anthony Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ben Brown (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alan Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ugo Duberry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rio Gerrard (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Dichio (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthew Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Morris Gascoigne (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Del Konchesky (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Mick Lowe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Hulme (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Haynes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlton Hibbs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Farid Capiaux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcus Sharpe (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Pablo Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Remco Veldman (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Juan Torres (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Graham Serrant (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marco Bertotto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Michael Naylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |