Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,093 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Colchester United kick off!
2.24
0-0Peter Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn plays a perfect one-two with Seth Burbage and rushes in on goal... Alexander Kahn shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Juan Diez!
3.47
Ishak Kaabache advances with the ball. Ishak Kaabache goes all the way! Ishak Kaabache shoots from just inside the box. Danny Murphy easily smothers it.
4.23
0-0Adam Oliver knocks the ball forward to Carl Butt. Carl Butt plays a perfect one-two with Fredrik Vickers and rushes in on goal... Carl Butt tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.29
Dean Black deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Burbage. Peter Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.05
Peter Burbage knocks the ball forward to Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.41
0-1Adam Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fredrik Vickers!
14.06
Peter Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.57
Hennie Hoogstrate threads the ball through to Francis Hibbs. Francis Hibbs surges forward with the ball. Francis Hibbs shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.19
Kelvin Haynes passes the ball forward to Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Juan Diez easily smothers it!
22.11
Francis Hibbs passes the ball forward to Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Danny Murphy manages to keep it out.
26.00
Francis Hibbs makes a probing pass to Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers whips in a cross ball towards Carl Butt. Carl Butt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Danny Murphy manages to keep it out.
28.52
Francis Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.17
Kelvin Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Juan Diez manages to keep it out.
32.05
0-2Colchester United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol City's defence.
36.57
Ivan Johnson decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Johnson threads the ball through to Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Butt. Carl Butt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.13
0-2Francis Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers makes a probing pass to Carl Butt but he's offside!
39.08
Gareth Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej whips in a cross ball towards Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.27
0-2Alexander Kahn clumsily knocks into Tim Clegg. Alexander Kahn is shown the yellow card! Tim Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.46
Gareth Gascoigne sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.59
0-2Ivan Johnson sees space and advances. Ivan Johnson surges forward with the ball. Ivan Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Bristol City kick off the second half!
51.40
Dean Black chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Gascoigne. Gareth Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Juan Diez easily smothers it!
55.55
Peter Burbage passes the ball forward to Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.37
Adam Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers threads the ball through to Anthony Bichsel but he's offside!
66.08
Francis Hibbs passes the ball forward to Carl Butt. Carl Butt chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bichsel. Anthony Bichsel rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
67.46
Peter Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.57
Peter Burbage deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
73.14
Jamie Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Brand. Chris Brand makes a probing pass to Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.46
Kelvin Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.44
Ishak Kaabache brings the ball forward. Ishak Kaabache kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Butt but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.15
Kelvin Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
79.55
Adam Oliver threads the ball through to Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers plays a perfect one-two with Carl Butt and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Vickers takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.55
Peter Burbage sees space and advances. Peter Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.03
Dean Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Haynes. Kelvin Haynes sees space and advances. Kelvin Haynes plays a perfect one-two with Seth Burbage and rushes in on goal... Kelvin Haynes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kelvin Haynes!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
25.6%
46.7%
27.8%
Scorers