Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
8.23
0-0Dave Charles comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Andrews. The referee calls over Dave Charles and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Andrews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.02
0-0Nicky Higginbotham surges forward with the ball. Nicky Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Shearer. Marcus Shearer flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.13
Nicky Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Thierry Copping. Thierry Copping finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
15.46
0-0Nicky Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Copping. Thierry Copping goes all the way! Thierry Copping tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Paolo Kahn.
18.57
Pedro Teixeira makes a simple pass to Max Greaves. Max Greaves shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.13
0-0Dave Charles chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Brown.
24.10
Teddy Oakley takes it forward alone. Teddy Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.47
1-0Ian Holloway threads the ball through to Teddy Oakley. Teddy Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen threads the ball through to Max Greaves. Max Greaves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.37
Daniel Andrews sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Andrews shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.58
1-0Darren Carlton clumsily knocks into Danny Peckham. The referee calls over Darren Carlton and warns him to calm down! Danny Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the second half underway!
49.40
Nicky Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Shearer. Marcus Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Copping. Thierry Copping is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.58
Pedro Teixeira makes a probing pass to Max Greaves. Max Greaves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.52
Richard Brown makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Brown sees space and advances. Richard Brown goes all the way! Richard Brown takes a shot at goal but Paolo Kahn is on top of it.
60.12
Teddy Oakley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Greaves. Max Greaves shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.54
Roel Oosterhof chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Charles. Dave Charles makes a probing pass to Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham plays a perfect one-two with Eric Gerritsen and rushes in on goal... Danny Peckham shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.50
Daniel Andrews chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Copping. Thierry Copping finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.26
Teddy Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.18
Pedro Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Greaves. Max Greaves plays a perfect one-two with Danny Peckham and rushes in on goal... Max Greaves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.47
Graeme Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Copping. Thierry Copping goes all the way! Thierry Copping shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Paolo Kahn.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
32.9%
47.9%
19.2%
Scorers
| Max Greaves 34, 60 |