Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Burnley. A crowd of 9,499 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol City and Burnley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.


0.00
Burnley get the match underway!
6.40
Mervin Lisbie takes it forward alone. Mervin Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. Adam Davies fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.26
Scott Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Joe Fortune who takes it down. Joe Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Davies. Adam Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Adam Davies scores for Bristol City!!
16.25
Joe Fortune makes a probing pass to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.34
Joe Fortune threads a neat ball through to Adam Davies. Adam Davies shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
20.10
Mervin Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Davies. Adam Davies shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.21
Francis Smithe passes the ball forward to Alan Moncur. Alan Moncur knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Morton who gathers it comfortably.
22.01
Sol Galli hacks Vitor Santos from behind! Sol Galli is shown the yellow card! Vitor Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.55
Vitor Santos threads a neat ball through to Joe Fortune. Seeing a gap ahead, Joe Fortune picks a pass forward to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. With a superhuman jump, Adam Davies connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.48
Mervin Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Davies. Adam Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.55
Joe Fortune hits a low pass to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Rey.
32.51
Brian Croft makes a probing pass to Adam Mills. Adam Mills sees Sol Galli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Galli puts a great ball through. Alan Moncur runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.50
Mervin Lisbie takes it forward alone. Mervin Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.14
Miguael Bonilla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.07
Francis Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Bill Haynes who brings the ball under control. Bill Haynes rushes past Vitor Santos! Bill Haynes takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
49.12
Miguael Bonilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Max Williamson gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
55.23
Miguael Bonilla threads a neat ball through to Adam Davies. Adam Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
59.57
Francis Smithe hits a low pass to Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Morton who gathers it comfortably.
60.29
Joe Fortune takes it forward alone. Joe Fortune knocks the ball forward to Terry Carlton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.39
Adam Mills surges forward with the ball. Adam Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Moncur. Alan Moncur makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Burnley!
69.27
Vitor Santos sees Joe Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Miguael Flucklinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Croft.
75.46
Greg Bowyer clumsily knocks into Terry Carlton. The referee brings Greg Bowyer to one side and gives him a warning! Terry Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.46
Free kick to Bristol City just outside the area...
76.27
Terry Carlton calmly steps up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
77.35
Bristol City have made a substitution with Adam Pearce replacing Joe Fortune .
78.39
Without breaking stride, Mervin Lisbie plays the ball forward to Adam Davies. Adam Davies shoots from 20 yards but Max Williamson is on top of it.
79.59
Camille Bigné runs straight at the opposition's defence. Camille Bigné whips in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. Adam Davies connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
81.17
Fredrik Ball flicks a high pass forward. Alan Moncur collects the pass. Alan Moncur rushes past Harvey Barry! Alan Moncur tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
83.26
Sol Galli catches Scott Redknapp on the ankles. Sol Galli is given a warning by the referee! Scott Redknapp runs off the knock.
87.54
Brian Croft flicks a high ball forward to Adam Mills who takes it down. Adam Mills kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Moncur. Alan Moncur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Davies of Bristol City

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

1.Max Williamson (GK)
6
2.Greg Bowyer (DEF)
6
3.Brian Croft (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Rey (DEF)
6
5.Fredrik Ball (MID)
6
6.Adam Mills (MID)
7
7.Francis Smithe (MID)
6
8.David Mendonca (MID)
6
9.Sol Galli (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Bill Haynes (ATT)
6
11.Alan Moncur (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Darren Copping (GK)
0
13.Nicholas Luzhny (DEF)
0
14.Marvin Bellamy (DEF)
0