Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John MortonJ. Morton69
G
1
G
62Gavin RufusG. Rufus
Vitor SantosV. Santos72
D
2
D
56Alistair EhioguA. Ehiogu
Harvey BarryH. Barry66
D
3
D
55Jamie PowerJ. Power
Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn65
D
4
D
53Dave NewtonD. Newton
Mervin LisbieM. Lisbie73
M
5
D
53Shaun DrakeS. Drake
Nigel ShearerN. Shearer67
M
captain6captain
D
40Ruel KoncheskyR. Konchesky
Miguael BonillaM. Bonilla66
M
7
M
72Ian BoatengI. Boateng
Joe FortuneJ. Fortune58
M
8
M
65Charles-Edward LokoC. Loko
Terry CarltonT. Carlton72
A
9
A
61Craig BridgesC. Bridges
Miguael FlucklingerM. Flucklinger65
A
10
A
58Tony SinclairT. Sinclair
Gianluigi ColasanteG. Colasante63
A
11
A
57Said AllachS. Allach
 
Scott RedknappS. Redknapp64
D
12
G
57Fabio StroppaF. Stroppa
Adam PearceA. Pearce56
A
13
A
51Nicky StandingN. Standing
Camille BignéC. Bigné52
M
14
A
49Nick JacksonN. Jackson

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 9,183 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the first half underway!
3.44
Mervin Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Miguael Flucklinger who takes it down. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Colasante. With a superhuman jump, Gianluigi Colasante connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
4.03
Ruel Konchesky flicks a high ball forward to Charles-Edward Loko who takes it down. Charles-Edward Loko kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Meiklejohn.
12.50
Terry Carlton comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Drake. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shaun Drake grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.06
With imagination, Joe Fortune laces a weighted ball forward to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
16.29
Ruel Konchesky runs forward with the ball. Ruel Konchesky makes a probing pass to Said Allach. Said Allach knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Meiklejohn.
20.06
Without breaking stride, Vitor Santos plays the ball forward to Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune sees a break and surges forward. Joe Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.54
Miguael Bonilla threads a neat ball through to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.25
Joe Fortune threads a neat ball through to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Gavin Rufus. Excellent save.
30.26
Shaun Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Charles-Edward Loko. Without breaking stride, Charles-Edward Loko plays the ball forward to Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
39.17
Nigel Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Gianluigi Colasante who brings the ball neatly under control. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger flicks the ball with his head but Gavin Rufus reads it well. Fabulous save!
40.09
Charles-Edward Loko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair shoots from distance but somehow John Morton manages to keep it out.
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. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bristol City start the second half!
48.51
Miguael Bonilla barges into Ian Boateng. The referee brings Miguael Bonilla to one side and gives him a warning! Ian Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.44
Charles-Edward Loko chips the ball to his team mate, Said Allach. Said Allach shoots from 25 yards. John Morton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.46
Vitor Santos makes a probing pass to Miguael Bonilla. Miguael Bonilla flicks a high ball forward to Gianluigi Colasante who takes it down. Gianluigi Colasante finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
60.27
Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Fabio Stroppa replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Nick Jackson replacing Said Allach .
61.28
Alistair Ehiogu runs forward with the ball. Alistair Ehiogu advances with the ball. Alistair Ehiogu shoots from distance. It curls slightly but John Morton manages to gather it easily.
69.58
Fabio Stroppa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair plays a scrappy one-two with Nick Jackson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tony Sinclair muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. John Morton comfortably gets down and covers it.
71.52
Joe Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante plays a scrappy one-two with Miguael Flucklinger and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gianluigi Colasante provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.44
Mervin Lisbie makes an attacking run forward. Mervin Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Gavin Rufus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.44
Bristol City have made a substitution with Adam Pearce replacing Miguael Bonilla .
81.31
Fabio Stroppa flicks a high pass forward to Craig Bridges who brings the ball under control. Craig Bridges shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
84.56
Nigel Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Drake.
85.20
Vitor Santos threads a neat ball through to Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune flicks a high ball forward to Terry Carlton who takes it down. Terry Carlton shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Ian Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Nick Jackson collects the pass. Nick Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Tony Sinclair controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tony Sinclair comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Plymouth Argyle
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%

Scorers
Miguael Flucklinger 20
Gianluigi Colasante 72
Terry Carlton 75

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

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

1.Gavin Rufus (GK)
7
2.Alistair Ehiogu (DEF)
7
3.Jamie Power (DEF)
6
4.Dave Newton (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Drake (DEF)
6
6.Ruel Konchesky (DEF)
7
7.Ian Boateng (MID)
6
8.Charles-Edward Loko (MID)
7
9.Craig Bridges (ATT)
6
10.Tony Sinclair (ATT)
7
11.Said Allach (ATT)
6
 
12.Fabio Stroppa (GK)
6
13.Nicky Standing (ATT)
0
14.Nick Jackson (ATT)
6