Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol City and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mustoe.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bristol City and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mustoe.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
3.35
0-0Terry Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Charlton. Nicholas Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Haller who takes it down. Oliver Haller shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.11
Vitor Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Fortune. With a delightful solo run, Joe Fortune stretches the opposition's defence. Joe Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton makes a convincing header but Terry Scholes is on top of his game. Excellent save!
8.03
0-0Terry Simonsen advances with the ball. Terry Simonsen passes the ball forward to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller runs straight at the defence! Oliver Haller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.02
Nicholas Charlton threads the ball through to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
12.57
0-0Patrick Pearce takes a short throw-in bringing Graham Vieira into play. Graham Vieira passes the ball forward to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller plays a quick one-two with Graham Carter and rushes in on goal... Scott Redknapp hacks Oliver Haller from behind! Penalty not given!!
15.18
With great vision, Miguael Bonilla plays the ball forward to Adam Davies. Adam Davies shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Terry Scholes.
16.33
0-0Corner kick to Bristol City. Camille Bigné plays it to the far post. Terry Scholes gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
18.36
Joe Fortune threads a neat ball through to Adam Davies. Adam Davies plays a one-two with Terry Carlton and rushes in on goal... Adam Davies comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
21.36
Gianmarco Pivotto chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Haller controls it well on his chest. Oliver Haller chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Polonia. Some silky footwork from Massimo Polonia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.38
Vitor Santos powers a long ball forward. Miguael Flucklinger shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
36.39
0-1Nicholas Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Carter. Graham Carter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! John Morton had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
40.07
Gianmarco Pivotto flicks a high pass forward. Brian Gardner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Gardner chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Carter. Graham Carter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
47.13
Terry Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Charlton. Nicholas Charlton threads a neat ball through to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia hits a low pass to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.03
Miguael Bonilla sees a break and surges forward. Miguael Bonilla shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
60.36
0-2Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Noel Philips replacing Terry Scholes and Stuart Swift replacing Nicholas Charlton .
61.44
Vitor Santos hits a low pass to Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
63.42
Mervin Lisbie makes an attacking run forward. Mervin Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Noel Philips!
66.29
Vitor Santos threads the ball through to Camille Bigné. Camille Bigné flicks a high pass forward. Terry Carlton controls it well on his chest. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. Adam Davies finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.33
0-2Showing composure, Brian Gardner plays the ball forward to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller makes a great pass forward. Massimo Polonia runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.07
Joe Fortune threads a neat ball through to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton advances inside the box! Terry Carlton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.03
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.
81.45
0-2Miguael Bonilla clumsily knocks into Stuart Swift. Miguael Bonilla is shown the yellow card! Stuart Swift runs off the knock.
84.57
Miguael Bonilla knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Noel Philips!
85.45
Vitor Santos catches Oliver Haller on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Haller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Scott Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Joe Fortune collects the pass. Joe Fortune threads a neat ball through to Jon Greening. Jon Greening threads the ball through to Adam Davies but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.9%
61.1%
Play Area
25%
38.9%
36.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Haller of Birmingham 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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguael Bonilla (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Joe Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Camille Bigné (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Terry Carlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adam Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguael Flucklinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianluigi Colasante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adam Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jon Greening (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Terry Scholes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Harvey Cooper (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Terry Simonsen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gianmarco Pivotto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Patrick Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Gardner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicholas Charlton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Graham Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Haller (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Graham Carter (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Massimo Polonia (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Stuart Swift (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Noel Philips (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Andy Ferdinand (GK) | 0 | |