Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Birmingham CityBirmingham City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John MortonJ. Morton69
G
1
G
55Terry ScholesT. Scholes
Vitor SantosV. Santos72
D
2
D
70Harvey CooperH. Cooper
Harvey BarryH. Barry66
D
3
D
68Terry SimonsenT. Simonsen
Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn64
D
4
D
65Gianmarco PivottoG. Pivotto
Mervin LisbieM. Lisbie73
M
5captain
M
74Patrick PearceP. Pearce
Nigel ShearerN. Shearer67
M
captain6
M
73Pierre G. MezzanoP. Mezzano
Miguael BonillaM. Bonilla66
M
7
M
71Brian GardnerB. Gardner
Joe FortuneJ. Fortune58
M
8
M
50Nicholas CharltonN. Charlton
Terry CarltonT. Carlton72
A
9
A
71Oliver HallerO. Haller
Miguael FlucklingerM. Flucklinger65
A
10
A
54Graham CarterG. Carter
Adam PearceA. Pearce56
A
11
A
54Massimo PoloniaM. Polonia
 
Scott RedknappS. Redknapp64
D
12
D
56Noel PhilipsN. Philips
Camille BignéC. Bigné52
M
13
G
50Andy FerdinandA. Ferdinand
Jon GreeningJ. Greening51
D
14
M
50Graham VieiraG. Vieira

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 8,349 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol City and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Clive Davies.


0.00
The first half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
14.02
Pierre G. Mezzano flicks a high pass forward to Massimo Polonia who brings the ball under control. Massimo Polonia finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.58
Miguael Bonilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger whips in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.04
Gianmarco Pivotto hits a low pass to Nicholas Charlton. Nicholas Charlton makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Charlton advances inside the box! Nicholas Charlton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.29
Matt Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Shearer who brings the ball under control. Nigel Shearer passes the ball forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Terry Scholes who gathers it comfortably.
26.07
Pierre G. Mezzano flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Haller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Haller advances inside the box! Oliver Haller shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
28.18
Gianmarco Pivotto sees space and advances. Gianmarco Pivotto threads a neat ball through to Graham Carter. Graham Carter knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Oliver Haller is offside!
30.36
Gianmarco Pivotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre G. Mezzano. Pierre G. Mezzano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.31
Terry Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Mezzano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierre G. Mezzano flicks a high pass forward. Graham Carter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Carter shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
34.59
With some swift thinking, Terry Simonsen plays the ball forward to Pierre G. Mezzano. Pierre G. Mezzano flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Haller controls it well on his chest. Oliver Haller shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.06
Pierre G. Mezzano hacks Miguael Bonilla from behind! Pierre G. Mezzano is warned by the referee! Miguael Bonilla stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.13
Pierre G. Mezzano flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Haller collects the pass. Oliver Haller plays a scrappy one-two with Massimo Polonia and advances towards the goal... Oliver Haller looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
40.56
Terry Simonsen comes in with a late challenge on Adam Pearce. Terry Simonsen is shown the yellow card! Adam Pearce gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Birmingham City start the second half!
47.16
Pierre G. Mezzano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but John Morton easily smothers it!
48.05
Joe Fortune changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joe Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Pearce. Adam Pearce makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Terry Scholes with no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
51.15
Matt Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Shearer controls it well on his chest. Nigel Shearer surges forward with the ball. Nigel Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Simonsen.
55.39
Nigel Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Terry Carlton who brings the ball under control. Terry Carlton shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.08
Harvey Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre G. Mezzano. Pierre G. Mezzano flicks a high pass forward. Graham Carter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Carter makes a simple pass, allowing Massimo Polonia to run into the box. Massimo Polonia takes a shot at goal but John Morton is on top of it.
61.41
Harvey Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Shearer. Nigel Shearer passes the ball forward to Adam Pearce. Adam Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.40
Harvey Cooper sees Pierre G. Mezzano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre G. Mezzano flicks a high ball forward to Graham Carter who takes it down. Graham Carter advances inside the box! Graham Carter shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Joe Fortune plays the ball forward to Adam Pearce. Adam Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. With a superhuman jump, Miguael Flucklinger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.46
Harvey Cooper plays the ball forward to Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner sees Oliver Haller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Carter. Graham Carter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.46
Bristol City have made a substitution with Camille Bigné replacing Miguael Bonilla .
79.00
Nigel Shearer makes a probing pass to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.42
Nicholas Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Haller who brings the ball under control. Oliver Haller runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Oliver Haller provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Vitor Santos. Excellent block.
87.31
Terry Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre G. Mezzano. Pierre G. Mezzano makes a simple pass to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Birmingham City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.26
With some swift thinking, Harvey Barry plays the ball forward to Mervin Lisbie. Mervin Lisbie makes a simple pass to Adam Pearce. Adam Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol City!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Birmingham City
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%

Scorers
Adam Pearce 48
Miguael Flucklinger 72, 89
Graham Carter 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguael Flucklinger of Bristol City

Match Ratings
1.John Morton (GK)
7
2.Vitor Santos (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Barry (DEF)
6
4.Matt Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5.Mervin Lisbie (MID)
6
6.Nigel Shearer (MID)
7
7.Miguael Bonilla (MID)
6
8.Joe Fortune (MID)
7
9.Terry Carlton (ATT)
6
10.Miguael Flucklinger (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Adam Pearce (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Scott Redknapp (DEF)
0
13.Camille Bigné (MID)
6
14.Jon Greening (DEF)
0

1.Terry Scholes (GK)
6
2.Harvey Cooper (DEF)
6
3.Terry Simonsen (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Gianmarco Pivotto (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Pearce (MID)
6
6.Pierre G. Mezzano (MID)
7
7.Brian Gardner (MID)
6
8.Nicholas Charlton (MID)
7
9.Oliver Haller (ATT)
7
10.Graham Carter (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Massimo Polonia (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Philips (DEF)
0
13.Andy Ferdinand (GK)
0
14.Graham Vieira (MID)
0