Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,981 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
4.50
Vitor Santos clumsily knocks into Lennart Basler. The referee calls over Vitor Santos and shows him a yellow card! Lennart Basler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.04
Fredrik Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann rushes past Matt Meiklejohn! Matthew Mccann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by John Morton. Excellent save.
8.03
Terry Carlton hacks Vinicio E. Pirri from behind! Terry Carlton is shown the yellow card! Vinicio E. Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.14
Miguael Bonilla runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miguael Bonilla knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianluigi Colasante!
14.03
Steve Youds flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Basler collects the pass. Lennart Basler whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann makes a deft header. Matthew Mccann scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
18.36
Isaiah Goodwin knocks the ball forward to Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler plays a quick one-two with Evans Grossi and rushes in on goal... Lennart Basler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.04
Isaiah Goodwin decides to run forward with the ball. Isaiah Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but John Morton smothers it!
26.23
Nigel Shearer threads a neat ball through to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger shoots from 20 yards but Carl Barmby is on top of it.
27.31
Joe Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger makes a looping header on goal. Carl Barmby didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.00
Steve Youds picks a pass forward to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.42
Vitor Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune darts forward. Joe Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Moncur.
34.37
Robbie Moncur knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Isaiah Goodwin shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
36.04
Fredrik Fowler catches Matt Meiklejohn on the ankles. Fredrik Fowler is shown the yellow card! Matt Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.46
Mervin Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.09
Mervin Lisbie hits a low pass to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Miguael Bonilla passes the ball forward to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol City kick off!
47.39
Miguael Bonilla runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miguael Bonilla controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
48.21
Harvey Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Lisbie. Mervin Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
49.40
Robbie Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Steve Youds who takes it down. Steve Youds advances with the ball. Steve Youds rushes past Matt Meiklejohn! Steve Youds cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
53.06
Fredrik Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Meiklejohn.
54.38
Fredrik Fowler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fredrik Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by John Morton!
57.53
Isaiah Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Evans Grossi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Evans Grossi sees Matthew Mccann just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Mccann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from John Morton.
59.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Harvey Barry plays the ball forward to Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune advances with the ball. Joe Fortune shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
60.16
West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Brendan Fortune replacing Lennart Basler .
66.42
Steve Youds plays the ball forward to Brendan Fortune. Brendan Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Harvey Barry.
67.13
Fredrik Fowler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. John Morton drops low and scoops up the ball.
71.20
Miguael Bonilla flicks a high pass forward. Gianluigi Colasante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianluigi Colasante controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.01
Mervin Lisbie passes the ball forward to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vinicio E. Pirri.
73.45
Harvey Barry flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Lisbie flicks a high pass forward to Terry Carlton who brings the ball under control. Terry Carlton skips past Vinicio E. Pirri! Terry Carlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol City!
77.07
Bristol City have made a substitution with Adam Pearce replacing Miguael Bonilla .West Bromwich Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.57
Joe Fortune sees a break and surges forward. Joe Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.18
Nigel Shearer threads a neat ball through to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Carl Barmby.
82.53
Mervin Lisbie takes a quick corner, playing it short to Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune rockets a shot on goal. David Faria steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
84.17
Vitor Santos flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Shearer hits a low pass to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
87.03
Steve Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Fortune. Brendan Fortune plays a scrappy one-two with Mike Brown and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brendan Fortune tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.30
David Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin flicks a high pass forward to Brendan Fortune who brings the ball under control. Brendan Fortune plays a one-two with Ashley Riggott and advances towards the goal... Brendan Fortune looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
25.6%
47.6%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Morton of Bristol City

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

1.Carl Barmby (GK)
7
2.David Faria (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Moncur (DEF)
6
4.Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF)
6
5.Danny Anderton (DEF)
6
6.Fredrik Fowler (MID)yellow card
6
7.Steve Youds (MID)
7
8.Isaiah Goodwin (MID)
8
9.Lennart Basler (ATT)
7
10.Evans Grossi (ATT)
6
11.Matthew Mccann (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mike Brown (GK)
6
13.Ashley Riggott (GK)
6
14.Brendan Fortune (ATT)
6