Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Watford. A crowd of 17,798 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol City start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.48
0-0Ivan Bergkamp chips the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena plays a perfect one-two with Stephan Gyan and rushes in on goal... Maximiliano Aravena cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Yyvind Halle easily smothers it.
14.45
0-0Mohammed Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Maarten Strupar. Maarten Strupar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz passes the ball forward but Peter Unsworth is offside!
15.30
0-0Ivan Bergkamp comes in with a late challenge on Stephan Auer. Ivan Bergkamp is shown the yellow card! Stephan Auer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.55
0-0Runar Bragstad chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Fidatof.
18.18
1-0Stephan Auer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth passes the ball forward to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.32
Stefan Fidatof comes in with a late challenge on Peter Unsworth. Stefan Fidatof is shown the yellow card! Peter Unsworth runs off the knock.
26.32
Ivan Bergkamp makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena makes a probing pass to Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.57
1-1Runar Bragstad flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
39.02
Runar Bragstad makes a probing pass to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Peter Unsworth!
42.59
Ivan Bergkamp sees space and advances. Ivan Bergkamp goes all the way! Ivan Bergkamp shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Yyvind Halle easily smothers it!
45.00
Marek Malkowski brings the ball forward. Marek Malkowski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mohammed Amoah.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Watford kick off!
48.32
Maarten Strupar hacks Marek Malkowski from behind! The referee calls over Maarten Strupar and shows him a yellow card! Marek Malkowski stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.51
Stephan Auer makes a beautiful solo run. Stephan Auer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeffery Russell who gathers it comfortably.
55.43
Pascal Frei threads the ball through to Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Finney.
57.35
Stefan Fidatof sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Fidatof makes a simple pass to Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
61.10
Runar Bragstad knocks the ball forward to Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jeffery Russell easily smothers it.
63.15
Ugo Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maarten Strupar. Maarten Strupar advances with the ball. Maarten Strupar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeffery Russell who gathers it comfortably.
65.36
Ivan Bergkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.25
2-1Stephan Gyan clumsily knocks into Ugo Fortune. The referee calls over Stephan Gyan and warns him to calm down! Ugo Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.33
Paolo Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Runar Bragstad. Runar Bragstad makes a probing pass to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz goes all the way! Alpay Türkyilmaz takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jeffery Russell easily smothers it!
69.47
Stefan Fidatof barges into Alpay Türkyilmaz. Stefan Fidatof is warned by the referee! Alpay Türkyilmaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.56
Jose Fortes Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Mitica Lazar. Mitica Lazar surges forward with the ball. Mitica Lazar lofts in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Yyvind Halle is on top of it.
85.25
Maarten Strupar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Peter Unsworth but he's offside!
87.22
Mohammed Amoah threads the ball through to Stephan Auer. Stephan Auer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.20
2-1Bristol City are easily keeping Watford at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%
Scorers