Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John MortonJ. Morton70
G
1
G
70Stanley BestS. Best
Vitor SantosV. Santos72
D
2
D
74Fernando PédronF. Pédron
Harvey BarryH. Barry66
D
3
D
67Frank WoodgateF. Woodgate
Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn65
D
4
D
56Peter TaylorP. Taylor
Mervin LisbieM. Lisbie73
M
5
D
54Robbie MasonR. Mason
Nigel ShearerN. Shearer67
M
captain6
D
45Felipe HelgueraF. Helguera
Miguael BonillaM. Bonilla66
M
7
M
74Sebastiano RussoS. Russo
Joe FortuneJ. Fortune58
M
8
M
65Arthur MikeA. Mike
Terry CarltonT. Carlton72
A
9
M
64Kelvin FortuneK. Fortune
Miguael FlucklingerM. Flucklinger65
A
10captain
A
70Tim BouldT. Bould
Gianluigi ColasanteG. Colasante63
A
11
A
61Jermaine MorrisJ. Morris
 
Scott RedknappS. Redknapp64
D
12
M
61Gary BlackG. Black
Adam PearceA. Pearce57
A
13
M
60Alberto CannavaroA. Cannavaro
Camille BignéC. Bigné52
M
14
G
54Gavin NivenG. Niven

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,077 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Minto.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the first half underway!
8.51
Miguael Bonilla makes a simple pass to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.15
Miguael Bonilla knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
18.23
With vision, Mervin Lisbie plays the ball forward to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.51
Nigel Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger whips in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Stanley Best. Excellent save.
38.37
Jermaine Morris catches Matt Meiklejohn on the ankles. The referee brings Jermaine Morris to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.37
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol City start the second half!
47.14
Matt Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Nigel Shearer. With a delightful solo run, Nigel Shearer stretches the opposition's defence. Nigel Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Robbie Mason hacks Terry Carlton from behind! Penalty for Bristol City!!
47.14
The referee points to the spot..
48.41
Terry Carlton slowly runs up. Terry Carlton slots the ball inside the right post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
49.15
Miguael Bonilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.12
Mervin Lisbie makes a probing pass to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante kicks a strong pass forward to Miguael Flucklinger but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.02
Nigel Shearer hits a low pass to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.37
Miguael Bonilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.25
Sebastiano Russo passes the ball forward to Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.25
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.39
Matt Meiklejohn barges into Tim Bould. The referee brings Matt Meiklejohn to one side and gives him a warning! Tim Bould grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.21
Felipe Helguera sees Arthur Mike in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arthur Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris shoots from long range but is denied by John Morton. Excellent save.
67.47
Peter Taylor threads a neat ball through to Arthur Mike. Arthur Mike takes it forward alone. Arthur Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Bould. Tim Bould beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.31
Matt Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Shearer controls it well on his chest. Nigel Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton beats his man to it with a header but Stanley Best is on top of it.
75.16
Matt Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Miguael Bonilla. Miguael Bonilla brings the ball forward. Miguael Bonilla shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.17
Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Alberto Cannavaro replacing Robbie Mason and Gavin Niven replacing Sebastiano Russo .
78.23
Miguael Bonilla threads a neat ball through to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
80.23
Bristol City have made a substitution with Adam Pearce replacing Miguael Bonilla .
83.10
Mervin Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stanley Best didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.36
Matt Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Lisbie collects the pass. Mervin Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger plays a scrappy one-two with Gianluigi Colasante and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Miguael Flucklinger provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
89.23
Miguael Flucklinger barges into Fernando Pédron. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Pédron grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
23.6%
44.4%
31.9%

Scorers
Terry Carlton 48 (p)
Miguael Flucklinger 78
Tim Bould 67

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

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

1.Stanley Best (GK)
8
2.Fernando Pédron (DEF)
6
3.Frank Woodgate (DEF)
6
4.Peter Taylor (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Mason (DEF)
6
6.Felipe Helguera (DEF)
6
7.Sebastiano Russo (MID)
6
8.Arthur Mike (MID)
8
9.Kelvin Fortune (MID)
6
10.Tim Bould (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jermaine Morris (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Black (MID)
0
13.Alberto Cannavaro (MID)
6
14.Gavin Niven (GK)
6