Match Report

0.00 0-0

Bristol City start the match!

4.27 0-1

Stuart Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky makes a defence splitting pass to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

8.47 0-1

Mick Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne threads the ball through into the box. Mick Lowe strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

10.17 0-1

Del Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Hibbs.

12.17 0-1

Mick Lowe comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Carmona. The referee calls over Mick Lowe and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Carmona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

15.47 0-1

Ugo Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Strachan comfortably collects the pass. Stuart Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Aladino Maiuri.

16.50 0-1

Corner kick to Manchester City. Brian Lua-Lua plays it to the far post. Adrian Patterson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!

21.47 0-2

Adrian Patterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Alan Plowright who takes it down. Alan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. With a superhuman jump, Mick Lowe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mick Lowe!

24.33 0-2

Ugo Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Morris Gascoigne is offside!

26.30 0-3

Brian Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!

30.09 0-3

Stuart Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

32.58 0-3

Alan Plowright receives the ball from a throw-in from Achille Belleri. Alan Plowright flicks a high pass forward to Morris Gascoigne who brings the ball neatly under control. Morris Gascoigne shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

33.57 0-3

Ugo Duberry clumsily knocks into Edmundo Carmona. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edmundo Carmona runs off the knock.

34.11 0-3

Remco Veldman takes it forward alone. Remco Veldman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres but the linesman indicates offside!

36.23 0-3

Carlton Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Carmona. Edmundo Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Serrant makes a simple pass, allowing Linus Lindemann to run into the box. Linus Lindemann takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Duarte Moutinho.

37.22 0-3

Linus Lindemann takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Carlton Hibbs rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

39.53 0-3

Garry Telfer threads the ball through to Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres makes a convincing header but is denied by Kelvin Summerbee. Excellent save.

45.00 0-3

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 0-3

Manchester City kick off!

48.37 0-3

Juan Torres comes in with a late challenge on Brian Lua-Lua. The referee calls over Juan Torres and shows him a yellow card! Brian Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

53.47 0-4

Morris Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Morris Gascoigne plays a quick one-two with Del Konchesky and rushes in on goal... Morris Gascoigne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!

59.03 0-4

Andre Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman sees space and advances. Remco Veldman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

60.07 0-4

Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing Graham Serrant, Michael Naylor replacing Pablo Ramirez and Dominic Law replacing Andre Marques .

61.16 0-4

Carlton Hibbs makes a probing pass to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!

72.23 0-4

Edmundo Carmona makes a simple pass to Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman runs straight at the defence! Remco Veldman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kelvin Summerbee smothers it!

75.29 0-4

With imagination, Edmundo Carmona plays the ball forward to Michael Naylor. Michael Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres puts a great ball through. Remco Veldman runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

77.29 1-4

With imagination, Linus Lindemann laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop plays a quick one-two with Juan Torres and rushes in on goal... Paul Bishop takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

85.44 1-4

Michael Naylor hits a low pass to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

89.41 1-4

Morris Gascoigne catches Remco Veldman on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Remco Veldman stretches but gets up unharmed.

90.00 1-4

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!