Match Report
| Bristol City | Bristol City |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Mark Hutchings | Mark Hutchings | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Motoki Arai | M. Arai |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Glynn Green | G. Green | |||||||||
| Denni Tomasson | D. Tomasson |  | 65 | M |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Martin Fromm | M. Fromm | |||||||||
| Ross Knighton | R. Knighton |  | 74 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Richard Rowett | R. Rowett | |||||||||
| Adriano Zitolo | A. Zitolo |  | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Rio Griffin | R. Griffin | |||||||||
| Thierry Yeboah | T. Yeboah |  | 74 | M | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Seth Bastin | S. Bastin | |||||||||
| Vinicio E. Mazzoleni | V. Mazzoleni | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Brendan Weir | B. Weir | |||||||||
| Junji Nakamura | J. Nakamura | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Simon Edwards | S. Edwards | |||||||||
| Marc Genaux | M. Genaux |  | 71 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | John Gower | J. Gower | |||||||||
| Jean-Michel Giublesi | J. Giublesi |  | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Tim Gray | T. Gray | |||||||||
| Artur Viana | A. Viana |  | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Jimmy Dehu | J. Dehu | |||||||||
| Said Verschave | S. Verschave | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Nigel Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play Watford in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
3.18
0-0John Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.35
0-0Vinicio E. Mazzoleni kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Viana. Artur Viana plays a perfect one-two with Said Verschave and rushes in on goal... Artur Viana tries a spectacular strike but Glynn Green is on top of it.
14.13
Simon Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Dehu. Jimmy Dehu knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
18.04
0-0Marc Genaux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Viana. Artur Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.45
Junji Nakamura makes a probing pass to Said Verschave. Said Verschave lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Viana. Artur Viana directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.11
0-0Martin Fromm powers a long ball forward. Tim Gray makes a probing pass to Jimmy Dehu but he's offside!
33.16
Ross Knighton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Junji Nakamura. Junji Nakamura knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Viana. Artur Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rio Griffin.
34.01
Junji Nakamura threads the ball through to Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi goes all the way! Jean-Michel Giublesi rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.42
Simon Edwards chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Dehu. Jimmy Dehu goes all the way! Jimmy Dehu rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.44
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.26
Rio Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Edwards. Simon Edwards makes a probing pass to Jimmy Dehu. Jimmy Dehu knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Gray. Tim Gray flicks the ball with his head. Motoki Arai manages to gather it comfortably.
42.41
Martin Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Weir. Brendan Weir decides to run forward with the ball. Brendan Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Gray but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford get the second half underway!
48.42
Vinicio E. Mazzoleni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Said Verschave. Said Verschave shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
51.00
Vinicio E. Mazzoleni makes a simple pass to Said Verschave. Said Verschave knocks the ball forward to Artur Viana but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.41
Martin Fromm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Edwards. Simon Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denni Tomasson.
63.48
0-0Seth Bastin clumsily knocks into Said Verschave. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Said Verschave gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.22
John Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Dehu. Jimmy Dehu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Motoki Arai manages to keep it out.
66.40
1-0Vinicio E. Mazzoleni kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Viana. Artur Viana goes all the way! Artur Viana takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.05
Brendan Weir passes the ball forward to Jimmy Dehu. Jimmy Dehu knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Gray. Tim Gray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.28
Junji Nakamura surges forward with the ball. Junji Nakamura knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Viana. Artur Viana flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Glynn Green!
75.07
1-0Vinicio E. Mazzoleni comes in with a late challenge on Simon Edwards. Vinicio E. Mazzoleni is warned by the referee! Simon Edwards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.19
Denni Tomasson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Yeboah. Thierry Yeboah passes the ball forward to Said Verschave. Said Verschave whips in a cross ball towards Artur Viana. Artur Viana directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
81.48
Rio Griffin sees a break and surges forward. Rio Griffin makes a probing pass to Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Gray. Tim Gray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.02
John Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Gray. Tim Gray powers a header at goal. Motoki Arai easily picks it out of the air!
89.47
Martin Fromm makes a probing pass to John Gower. John Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Gray. Tim Gray directs the ball goalwards with his head but Motoki Arai is on top of it.
90.00
Richard Rowett knocks the ball forward to Brendan Weir. Brendan Weir flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Gray. Tim Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Dehu but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Artur Viana 66 | Tim Gray 81 |