Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Bristol City | Bristol City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Craddock | A. Craddock |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Danny Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Gareth Royce | G. Royce | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Jamie Gordon | J. Gordon | |||||||||
| Alfred Milligan | A. Milligan | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Jon Potts | J. Potts | |||||||||
| Henry Sherwood | H. Sherwood | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Dean Black | D. Black | |||||||||
| Ashley Flintlock | A. Flintlock | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Chris Brand | C. Brand | |||||||||
| Ledley Swift | L. Swift | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Peter Burbage | P. Burbage | |||||||||
| Carl Kanu | C. Kanu | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Kelvin Haynes | K. Haynes | |||||||||
| Andy Serrant | A. Serrant | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Gareth Gascoigne | G. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Leon Oliver | L. Oliver | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Seth Burbage | S. Burbage | |||||||||
| Thierry Jack | T. Jack | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Alexander Kahn | A. Kahn | |||||||||
| Carl Collymore | C. Collymore | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 |  | Tomasz Gope-Fenepej | T. Gope-Fenepej | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 4,227 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Darlington are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Darlington are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol City kick off the first half!
3.15
0-0Kelvin Haynes makes a simple pass to Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.23
Dean Black threads the ball through to Kelvin Haynes. Kelvin Haynes knocks the ball forward to Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.34
0-0Jon Potts takes it forward alone. Jon Potts makes a simple pass to Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.13
Peter Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
14.00
Ledley Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack plays a perfect one-two with Leon Oliver and rushes in on goal... Thierry Jack cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.59
0-1Kelvin Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn finds some space and shoots from distance. Alexander Kahn scores for Bristol City!!
21.24
Carl Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.10
0-1Leon Oliver catches Jamie Gordon on the ankles. Leon Oliver is warned by the referee! Jamie Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.55
Peter Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Flintlock.
26.35
Jon Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Brand. Chris Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.02
0-1Ledley Swift passes the ball forward to Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore plays a perfect one-two with Leon Oliver and rushes in on goal... Carl Collymore shoots from just inside the box. Danny Murphy easily smothers it.
33.34
Henry Sherwood barges into Seth Burbage. Henry Sherwood is warned by the referee! Seth Burbage runs off the knock.
34.40
Kelvin Haynes passes the ball forward to Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Anthony Craddock!
39.56
0-1Bristol City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
44.11
Henry Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Serrant. Andy Serrant sees a break and surges forward. Andy Serrant whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Danny Murphy.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Darlington kick off!
47.30
Carl Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.33
0-1Jon Potts hacks Leon Oliver from behind! Jon Potts is shown the yellow card! Leon Oliver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.17
Andy Serrant barges into Chris Brand. Andy Serrant is warned by the referee! Chris Brand runs off the knock.
51.17
Peter Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
55.40
Peter Burbage makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.25
Carl Kanu passes the ball forward to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.43
Andy Serrant hacks Chris Brand from behind! The referee calls over Andy Serrant again and warns him to calm down! Chris Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.43
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.23
Ledley Swift makes a probing pass to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamie Gordon.
63.26
Peter Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.10
Andy Serrant makes a simple pass to Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Danny Murphy had no chance!! Goal for Darlington!
71.34
Ledley Swift knocks the ball forward to Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.46
Gareth Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.57
Peter Burbage threads the ball through to Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.28
Andy Serrant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.32
Alfred Milligan comes in with a late challenge on Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Alfred Milligan is warned by the referee! Tomasz Gope-Fenepej runs off the knock.
84.20
Chris Brand makes a probing pass to Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.13
Dean Black brings the ball forward. Dean Black deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Anthony Craddock had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.2%
68.8%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%
Scorers