Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,141 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Steve Riza.
The pitch is in poor 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 Steve Riza.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
2.36
0-0David Faria flicks a high pass forward. Steve Youds controls it well on his chest. Steve Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann rushes past Scott Redknapp! Some silky footwork from Matthew Mccann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
3.01
0-0Vitor Santos catches Matthew Mccann in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Vitor Santos to come over. It's a red card!! Matthew Mccann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.34
Fredrik Fowler threads a neat ball through to Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
10.35
0-0Harvey Barry hacks Matthew Mccann from behind! The referee brings Harvey Barry to one side and gives him a warning! Matthew Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.46
0-0Joe Fortune catches Noel Gallagher on the ankles. The referee calls over Joe Fortune and shows him a yellow card! Noel Gallagher runs off the knock.
16.36
0-0Harvey Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune sees space and advances. Joe Fortune knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Moncur.
22.28
Gianluigi Colasante flicks a high ball forward to Joe Fortune who takes it down. Joe Fortune decides to run forward with the ball. Joe Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
30.30
Mervin Lisbie catches Vinicio E. Pirri on the ankles. The referee calls over Mervin Lisbie and shows him a yellow card! Vinicio E. Pirri runs off the knock.
33.51
Robbie Moncur sees space and advances. Robbie Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Basler who takes it down. Lennart Basler edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Lennart Basler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
36.49
Miguael Bonilla hits a low pass to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Ferguson.
38.30
0-0Miguael Bonilla changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Miguael Bonilla plays a quick one-two with Terry Carlton and rushes in on goal... David Faria clumsily knocks into Miguael Bonilla. Miguael Bonilla appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.35
Stephen Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Miguael Flucklinger. Stephen Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Miguael Flucklinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.01
Joe Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Stephen Ferguson catches Miguael Flucklinger on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.41
Harvey Barry flicks a high pass forward. Miguael Bonilla controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Miguael Bonilla plays the ball forward to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
48.31
David Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Gallagher. Noel Gallagher sees space and advances. Noel Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.44
Noel Gallagher passes the ball forward to Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Redknapp.
54.17
Noel Gallagher sees Lennart Basler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.32
Vinicio E. Pirri threads a neat ball through to Steve Youds. Steve Youds hits a low pass to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
60.08
0-0West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Isaiah Goodwin replacing Lennart Basler .
61.14
Noel Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Riggott controls it well on his chest. Ashley Riggott shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
66.40
Joe Fortune flicks a high pass forward to Miguael Flucklinger who brings the ball under control. Miguael Flucklinger tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.57
0-0West Bromwich Albion are dictating the run of play here today.
72.29
David Faria catches Terry Carlton on the ankles. David Faria is shown the yellow card! Terry Carlton runs off the knock.
72.29
0-0Free kick to Bristol City just outside the area...
73.43
Terry Carlton takes a slow run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
75.50
Scott Redknapp makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Redknapp surges forward with the ball. Scott Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.31
David Faria plays the ball forward to Steve Youds. Steve Youds flicks a high pass forward to Mike Brown who brings the ball under control. Mike Brown makes a defence splitting pass to Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
84.51
Scott Redknapp plays the ball forward to Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune threads a neat ball through to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Faria.
89.39
Showing composure, Fredrik Fowler laces a through ball forward to Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
0
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Redknapp of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Santos (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 3. | Harvey Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Redknapp (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mervin Lisbie (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Miguael Bonilla (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joe Fortune (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Camille Bigné (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Terry Carlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguael Flucklinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gianluigi Colasante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adam Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jon Greening (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Lightfoot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carl Barmby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robbie Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Faria (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Ferguson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Fredrik Fowler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noel Gallagher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steve Youds (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lennart Basler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Evans Grossi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matthew Mccann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mike Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ashley Riggott (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Goodwin (MID) | 6 | |