Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Simon Verlaat Simon Verlaat
John MortonJ. Morton70
G
1
G
73Valerio LottiV. Lotti
Vitor SantosV. Santos72
D
2
D
65Giuseppe ComandiniG. Comandini
Harvey BarryH. Barry66
D
3
D
66Alfredo LambertiniA. Lambertini
Scott RedknappS. Redknapp65
D
4captain
D
71Yves-A. ZugnaY. Zugna
Mervin LisbieM. Lisbie74
M
5
D
72Fausto MutarelliF. Mutarelli
Miguael BonillaM. Bonilla66
M
captain6
M
64Warren NevilleW. Neville
Joe FortuneJ. Fortune60
M
7
M
76Wladimiro MartinoW. Martino
Camille BignéC. Bigné52
M
8
M
69Danilo CarvalhoD. Carvalho
Terry CarltonT. Carlton73
A
9
A
66Daniel FerrerD. Ferrer
Adam DaviesA. Davies73
A
10
A
67Anton KirschnerA. Kirschner
Miguael FlucklingerM. Flucklinger66
A
11
A
70Nicol˜ BattistiniN. Battistini
 
Gianluigi ColasanteG. Colasante63
A
12
A
74Carlos LoureiroC. Loureiro
Adam PearceA. Pearce57
A
13
A
61Anton ThielemannA. Thielemann
Jon GreeningJ. Greening51
D
14
M
68Stefan GelsiS. Gelsi

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Cole.


0.00
Arsenal kick off!
4.57
Miguael Bonilla flicks a high pass forward. Adam Davies comfortably collects the pass. Adam Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
6.04
Vitor Santos hacks Daniel Ferrer from behind! The referee calls over Vitor Santos and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Ferrer runs off the knock.
6.04
Free kick to Arsenal just outside the area...
7.04
Wladimiro Martino takes a short run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
10.44
Fausto Mutarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Martino. Wladimiro Martino flicks a high ball forward to Nicol˜ Battistini who takes it down. Nicol˜ Battistini cuts inside the box! Nicol˜ Battistini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by John Morton. Excellent save.
12.04
Camille Bigné threads the ball through to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger plays a scrappy one-two with Terry Carlton and advances towards the goal... Miguael Flucklinger tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
14.00
From the throw-in, Giuseppe Comandini picks out Alfredo Lambertini. Alfredo Lambertini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Neville. Warren Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Kirschner. Anton Kirschner shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
15.02
Danilo Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer rushes past Vitor Santos! Daniel Ferrer shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Morton with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
18.17
Alfredo Lambertini takes it forward alone. Alfredo Lambertini chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.23
Warren Neville brings the ball forward. Warren Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Nicol˜ Battistini. With a superhuman jump, Nicol˜ Battistini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
26.01
Yves-A. Zugna knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Neville. Warren Neville kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Kirschner. Anton Kirschner shoots from 25 yards but John Morton is on top of it.
30.08
Vitor Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Fortune. With vision, Joe Fortune plays the ball forward to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Valerio Lotti with no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
33.42
Yves-A. Zugna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Carvalho. Danilo Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Kirschner. Anton Kirschner shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.25
Camille Bigné flicks a high pass forward to Miguael Flucklinger who brings the ball under control. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.30
Yves-A. Zugna makes a simple pass to Danilo Carvalho. Danilo Carvalho makes a simple pass to Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. John Morton gets down and covers it.
38.02
Scott Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune makes a probing pass to Adam Davies. Adam Davies whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger makes a looping header on goal. Valerio Lotti didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.36
Danilo Carvalho barges into Miguael Bonilla. The referee brings Danilo Carvalho to one side and gives him a warning! Miguael Bonilla hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.34
Camille Bigné flicks a high ball forward to Terry Carlton who takes it down. Terry Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal have changed their lineup with Stefan Gelsi replacing Danilo Carvalho.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
47.57
Mervin Lisbie barges into Stefan Gelsi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Gelsi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.59
Vitor Santos threads a neat ball through to Mervin Lisbie. Mervin Lisbie hits a low pass to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton passes the ball forward but Miguael Flucklinger is offside!
55.36
Miguael Bonilla passes the ball forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Valerio Lotti gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
59.54
Fausto Mutarelli hacks Terry Carlton from behind! The referee brings Fausto Mutarelli to one side and gives him a warning! Terry Carlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.26
Wladimiro Martino flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Ferrer who takes it down. Daniel Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.03
Joe Fortune threads a neat ball through to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger makes a pass forward but Terry Carlton is yards offside!
67.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Mervin Lisbie plays the ball forward to Adam Davies. Adam Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valerio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
73.22
Camille Bigné knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Davies. Adam Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valerio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
75.39
Stefan Gelsi knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Kirschner. Anton Kirschner passes the ball forward but Daniel Ferrer is offside!
77.45
Bristol City have made 2 substitutions with Gianluigi Colasante replacing Mervin Lisbie and Jon Greening replacing Camille Bigné and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.40
Yves-A. Zugna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Martino. Wladimiro Martino flicks a high pass forward. Anton Kirschner controls it well on his chest. Anton Kirschner finds some space and shoots from distance but John Morton is on top of it.
83.35
Showing composure, Joe Fortune plays the ball forward to Jon Greening. Jon Greening shoots from long range but it is miles over!
85.55
Fausto Mutarelli flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Gelsi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Gelsi flicks a high ball forward to Nicol˜ Battistini who takes it down. Nicol˜ Battistini edges inside the box! Harvey Barry barges into Nicol˜ Battistini. Nicol˜ Battistini appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
87.14
Vitor Santos flicks a high pass forward to Joe Fortune who brings the ball under control. Joe Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Arsenal
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
25.8%
42.7%
31.5%

Scorers
Miguael Flucklinger 30
Terry Carlton 87
Daniel Ferrer 15, 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Ferrer of Arsenal

Match Ratings