Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
2.57
0-0Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Mario De Groot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario De Groot lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. With a superhuman jump, Maurizio Ferrante connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Aladino Maiuri. Excellent save.
4.27
1-0Remco Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant collects the pass. Graham Serrant advances inside the box! Graham Serrant makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.18
Garry Telfer brings the ball forward. Garry Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.41
1-0Garry Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez makes a probing pass between the defence to Linus Lindemann. Some world-class footwork from Linus Lindemann provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.47
1-0Garry Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Fortune.
14.38
1-0John Naysmith makes a probing pass to Nicholas Grant. Nicholas Grant threads a neat ball through to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Sikora but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.15
Jonathan Jack receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicholas Grant. Jonathan Jack chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross flicks a high pass forward. Mario De Groot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario De Groot knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
16.05
Garry Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Paul Bishop who takes it down. Paul Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.53
1-0Pablo Ramirez hacks Mario De Groot from behind! Pablo Ramirez is given a warning by the referee! Mario De Groot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.18
Wayne Ross threads the ball through to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer hits a low pass to Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
24.07
Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.14
Edmundo Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez advances with the ball. Pablo Ramirez shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.56
Jonathan Jack makes a probing pass to Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross flicks a high pass forward. Eric Sikora controls it well on his chest. Eric Sikora whips in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.39
1-1Wayne Ross clumsily knocks into Andre Marques. Wayne Ross is shown the yellow card! Andre Marques runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Southampton kicking off!
48.04
Jonathan Jack hits it upfield. Marvin Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. With a superhuman jump, Jean Chr. Tourenne connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
51.47
Pablo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Paul Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Paisley who gathers it comfortably.
53.45
Remco Veldman flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Ramirez who takes it down. Pablo Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.05
Linus Lindemann hacks Nicholas Grant from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.36
Wayne Ross chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.02
Remco Veldman flicks a high ball forward to Linus Lindemann who takes it down. Linus Lindemann advances inside the box! Linus Lindemann tries a spectacular strike. Linus Lindemann scores for Bristol City!!
60.42
2-1Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Bill May replacing Graham Serrant, Michael Naylor replacing Pablo Ramirez and Carlton Hibbs replacing Edmundo Carmona .
63.39
Farid Capiaux hits a low pass to Carlton Hibbs. Carlton Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto whips in a cross ball towards Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
66.11
Garry Telfer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Telfer plays a sublime one-two with Bill May and races in on goal... Garry Telfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Amara Paisley reads it well. Good keeping!
67.14
Mario De Groot advances with the ball. Mario De Groot shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
69.37
Mario De Groot flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Tourenne easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Chr. Tourenne edges inside the box! Jean Chr. Tourenne tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Aladino Maiuri had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
75.01
John Naysmith surges forward with the ball. John Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Marvin Shearer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Marvin Shearer scores for Southampton!!
77.01
Southampton have made a substitution with Ruben Barbosa replacing Mario De Groot .
79.21
Linus Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Bill May. Bill May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Fortune.
81.37
Michael Naylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill May. Bill May plays a one-two with Marco Bertotto and advances towards the goal... Bill May cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Bill May scores for Bristol City!!
85.12
Jonathan Jack flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Tourenne controls it well on his chest. Jean Chr. Tourenne runs straight at the defence! Jean Chr. Tourenne shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Aladino Maiuri gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
87.01
Carlton Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Naylor. What vision.Michael Naylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill May. Bill May flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Amara Paisley!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%
Scorers
| Graham Serrant 4 Linus Lindemann 57 Bill May 81 | Jean Chr. Tourenne 37, 69 Marvin Shearer 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean Chr. Tourenne of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Farid Capiaux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Lindemann (MID) |   | 7 |
| 6. | Pablo Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Remco Veldman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Marco Bertotto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graham Serrant (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Paul Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bill May (ATT) | | 8 |
| 13. | Michael Naylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlton Hibbs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Amara Paisley (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wayne Ross (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Mario De Groot (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marvin Shearer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eric Sikora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruben Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mick Bower (ATT) | 0 | |