Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 17,988 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol City and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
Luukas Taulerus knocks the ball forward to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.14
Ernest Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko plays a perfect one-two with Peter Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Youri Salenko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stephan Haller manages to gather it comfortably.
12.46
Runar Bragstad makes a probing pass to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Stephan Haller!
27.56
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.56
Carmine Cesari threads the ball through to John Evans. John Evans threads the ball through to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Amoah.
32.36
Zbigniew Joswiak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo plays a perfect one-two with Sebastian Behrens and rushes in on goal... Vasco Hidalgo tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
33.45
Mohammed Amoah knocks the ball forward to Luukas Taulerus. Luukas Taulerus chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann plays a perfect one-two with Peter Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Jonas Zimmermann shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.56
Mohammed Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Runar Bragstad. Runar Bragstad makes a probing pass to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Stephan Haller had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
45.00
Christos Mitropoulos knocks the ball forward to Zbigniew Joswiak. Zbigniew Joswiak surges forward with the ball. Zbigniew Joswiak knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Bristol City start the second half!
47.39
Mohammed Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Auer. Stephan Auer flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko tries a spectacular long range effort but Stephan Haller is on top of it.
51.11
John Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.04
Mohammed Amoah makes a simple pass to Stephan Auer. Stephan Auer chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Stephan Haller is on top of it.
57.35
Stephan Auer surges forward with the ball. Stephan Auer knocks the ball forward to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.05
Salomon Billong sees space and advances. Salomon Billong passes the ball forward to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
69.49
Zbigniew Joswiak kicks a strong pass forward to Erno Stegar. Erno Stegar shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.00
Zbigniew Joswiak surges forward with the ball. Zbigniew Joswiak shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
75.07
Mohammed Amoah barges into Sebastian Behrens. The referee calls over Mohammed Amoah and warns him to calm down! Sebastian Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.44
Stephan Auer flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko goes all the way! Youri Salenko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Stephan Haller easily smothers it.
81.45
Luukas Taulerus makes a probing pass to Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth goes all the way! Peter Unsworth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Stephan Haller has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Peter Unsworth of Bristol City
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%