Match Report
| Bristol City | Bristol City |  |  | Manchester United | Manchester United | ||||||||||||||||
| Mark Hutchings | Mark Hutchings | manager | Erik steen Svendsen | Erik steen Svendsen | |||||||||||||||||
| Thomas Mangone | T. Mangone |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 84 |  | Jurek Radomski | J. Radomski | |||||||||
| Alfredo Butragueno | A. Butragueno |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Hermann Gudmundsson | H. Gudmundsson | |||||||||
| Ross Knighton | R. Knighton |  | 74 | D | | 3 | | D | 84 |  | Jesper Nygaard | J. Nygaard | |||||||||
| Adriano Zitolo | A. Zitolo | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 78 |  | Yuri Kanchelskis | Y. Kanchelskis | |||||||||
| Vinicio E. Mazzoleni | V. Mazzoleni | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 78 |  | Thomas Mensah | T. Mensah | |||||||||
| Alejandro Segura | A. Segura |  | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Victor Saez | V. Saez | |||||||||
| Junji Nakamura | J. Nakamura |  | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 80 |  | Mark Gargo | M. Gargo | |||||||||
| Yuri Netto | Y. Netto | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 76 |  | Nelson Sterjovski | N. Sterjovski | |||||||||
| Jean-Michel Giublesi | J. Giublesi |  | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 88 |  | Younès Messaoudi | Y. Messaoudi | |||||||||
| Johan Dahlin | J. Dahlin |  | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 79 |  | Malte Bartsch | M. Bartsch | |||||||||
| Davor Russo | D. Russo |  | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 83 |  | Luiz Miguel Rai | L. Rai | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
3.22
0-0Mark Gargo makes a probing pass to Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi knocks in a cross ball towards Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Thomas Mangone easily smothers it.
4.02
0-0Manchester United are easily keeping Bristol City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
6.35
0-0Jesper Nygaard knocks the ball forward to Victor Saez. Victor Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.14
0-0Junji Nakamura surges forward with the ball. Junji Nakamura shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.40
Yuri Kanchelskis makes a probing pass to Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.48
Jesper Nygaard flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Saez. Victor Saez knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.38
Mark Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.07
Alfredo Butragueno makes a probing pass to Junji Nakamura. Junji Nakamura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Dahlin. Johan Dahlin shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.31
0-0Yuri Netto makes a probing pass to Johan Dahlin. Johan Dahlin kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Michel Giublesi but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.54
Nelson Sterjovski makes a beautiful solo run. Nelson Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
34.35
0-1Nelson Sterjovski threads the ball through to Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.47
0-1Johan Dahlin comes in with a late challenge on Jesper Nygaard. The referee calls over Johan Dahlin and warns him to calm down! Jesper Nygaard stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.47
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.56
Manchester United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol City's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Bristol City start the second half!
47.34
Nelson Sterjovski knocks the ball forward to Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Mangone who gathers it comfortably.
48.18
Victor Saez flicks the ball to his team mate, Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch flicks the ball with his head. Thomas Mangone manages to gather it comfortably.
49.24
Mark Gargo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai whips in a cross ball towards Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi powers a header at goal. Thomas Mangone manages to gather it comfortably.
54.45
Nelson Sterjovski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch plays a perfect one-two with Luiz Miguel Rai and rushes in on goal... Malte Bartsch cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.38
Yuri Kanchelskis knocks the ball forward to Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo knocks the ball forward to Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Butragueno.
60.35
Adriano Zitolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Segura. Alejandro Segura knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.30
Jesper Nygaard passes the ball forward to Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
67.04
0-1Jesper Nygaard clumsily knocks into Johan Dahlin. Jesper Nygaard is shown the yellow card! Johan Dahlin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.56
Victor Saez chips the ball to his team mate, Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Thomas Mangone.
75.33
Mark Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai goes all the way! Luiz Miguel Rai takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.27
Nelson Sterjovski knocks the ball to his team mate, Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi whips in a cross ball towards Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Thomas Mangone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.18
Victor Saez makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Saez shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.16
Jesper Nygaard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo takes it forward alone. Mark Gargo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ross Knighton.
85.53
0-2Jesper Nygaard clumsily knocks into Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jesper Nygaard is warned by the referee! Jean-Michel Giublesi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Malte Bartsch 34, 79 |