Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Steven RobertsonSteven Robertson Stewart Anderson Stewart Anderson
Sander ClaesS. Claes71
G
1
G
70Dale BeagrieD. Beagrie
Ian WatersI. Waters66
D
2
D
75Paolo MelaP. Mela
Jamie PriestleyJ. Priestley71
D
3captain
D
70Alberto KirklandA. Kirkland
Darren CooperD. Cooper67
D
4
D
71Giorgio LasalandraG. Lasalandra
Jonathan ThompsonJ. Thompson78
M
5
D
78Claus MyssingC. Myssing
Spencer GerrardS. Gerrard86
M
6
M
82Morris BaileyM. Bailey
Nigel MakinN. Makin63
M
7
M
77Eugenio MorieroE. Moriero
Julian HerreraJ. Herrera68
M
8
A
79Norman BestN. Best
Omer PowellO. Powell60
A
captain9
A
73Dion WallworkD. Wallwork
Jason MilburnJ. Milburn67
A
10
A
81Morris MarrM. Marr
Terry ForbesT. Forbes67
A
11
A
78Wes TerryW. Terry
 
Sergio BaioccoS. Baiocco61
D
12
D
67Adam DixonA. Dixon
Stanley EadieS. Eadie70
M
13
M
62Robert GallagherR. Gallagher
Shaun MustoeS. Mustoe66
A
14
A
71Vincent MeredithV. Meredith

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 18,115 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.


0.00
Bristol City start the match!
6.28
Spencer Gerrard makes a probing pass to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera makes a convincing header but Dale Beagrie is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
8.33
Eugenio Moriero flicks a high pass forward. Dion Wallwork collects the pass. Dion Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
9.38
Alberto Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Norman Best. With a superhuman jump, Norman Best connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
12.42
Alberto Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero knocks the ball forward to Wes Terry. Wes Terry whips in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Sander Claes. Excellent save.
15.22
With imagination, Eugenio Moriero plays the ball forward to Norman Best. Norman Best knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr whips the ball goalwards with his head but Sander Claes reads it well. Great keeping!
20.44
Alberto Kirkland brings the ball forward. Alberto Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Terry. Wes Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sander Claes who gathers it comfortably.
22.14
With some swift thinking, Eugenio Moriero plays the ball forward to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wes Terry!
26.56
Jonathan Thompson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jonathan Thompson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Myssing.
27.03
Spencer Gerrard flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Makin who takes it down. Nigel Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Powell. With a superhuman jump, Omer Powell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.38
Ian Waters runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ian Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Powell. Omer Powell makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
34.44
With a delightful solo run, Nigel Makin stretches the opposition's defence. Nigel Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Dale Beagrie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.39
Claus Myssing makes a simple pass to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero flicks a high pass forward to Dion Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Dion Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Waters.
40.43
Spencer Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Powell. Omer Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Dale Beagrie.
41.27
Corner kick to Bristol City. Jonathan Thompson plays it to the far post. Darren Cooper tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
42.38
Darren Cooper flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Gerrard who takes it down. Spencer Gerrard brings the ball forward. Spencer Gerrard knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off!
47.26
Nigel Makin sees space and advances. Nigel Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.19
Eugenio Moriero catches Ian Waters on the ankles. The referee warns Eugenio Moriero to calm down! Ian Waters carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.00
Eugenio Moriero makes a simple pass to Morris Marr. Morris Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.20
Paolo Mela makes a simple pass to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero makes a beautiful solo run. Eugenio Moriero whips in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cambridge United!
61.20
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Sergio Baiocco replacing Ian Waters, Stanley Eadie replacing Jonathan Thompson and Shaun Mustoe replacing Terry Forbes .Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Robert Gallagher replacing Morris Bailey and Vincent Meredith replacing Norman Best .
65.54
Nigel Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Powell. Omer Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgio Lasalandra.
69.27
Robert Gallagher receives the ball from a throw-in from Eugenio Moriero. Robert Gallagher sees Morris Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
71.21
Sergio Baiocco flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Gerrard collects the pass. Spencer Gerrard knocks the ball forward to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Myssing.
72.39
Alberto Kirkland threads the ball through to Wes Terry. Wes Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Sander Claes reads it well. Good keeping!
73.26
Darren Cooper makes a probing pass to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.06
Sergio Baiocco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
78.50
Nigel Makin clumsily knocks into Alberto Kirkland. Nigel Makin is warned by the referee! Alberto Kirkland runs off the knock.
84.12
With vision, Robert Gallagher laces a weighted ball forward to Vincent Meredith. Vincent Meredith passes the ball forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Sander Claes. Excellent save.
85.38
Sergio Baiocco knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Powell. Omer Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giorgio Lasalandra.
87.23
Sergio Baiocco hacks Morris Marr from behind! Sergio Baiocco is shown the yellow card! Morris Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.58
Spencer Gerrard plays the ball forward to Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Omer Powell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Cambridge United
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.4%
40.7%
30.9%

Scorers
Jason Milburn 34
Terry Forbes 47
Wes Terry 22, 59
Eugenio Moriero 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Moriero of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Sander Claes (GK)
7
2.Ian Waters (DEF)
6
3.Jamie Priestley (DEF)
6
4.Darren Cooper (DEF)
6
5.Jonathan Thompson (MID)
6
6.Spencer Gerrard (MID)
7
7.Nigel Makin (MID)
8
8.Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9.Omer Powell (ATT)
6
10.Jason Milburn (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Terry Forbes (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Sergio Baiocco (DEF)yellow card
6
13.Stanley Eadie (MID)
6
14.Shaun Mustoe (ATT)
6

1.Dale Beagrie (GK)
7
2.Paolo Mela (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Kirkland (DEF)
7
4.Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF)
6
5.Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
6.Morris Bailey (MID)
6
7.Eugenio Moriero (MID)goal scored
9
8.Norman Best (ATT)
6
9.Dion Wallwork (ATT)
6
10.Morris Marr (ATT)
7
11.Wes Terry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Adam Dixon (DEF)
0
13.Robert Gallagher (MID)
6
14.Vincent Meredith (ATT)
6