Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play Parma in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Bristol City and Parma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Bristol City and Parma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Parma kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
0-0Clive Blake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Prior. Jon Prior kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre G. Cristallini. Pierre G. Cristallini knocks the ball forward to Jon Prior but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
4.18
0-0Pierre G. Cristallini makes a simple pass to Ludovic Diawara. Ludovic Diawara knocks in a cross ball towards Sean De Icco. Sean De Icco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.39
0-1Diaw Arricca flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianluca Bachini!
14.10
0-1Paul Ferreira makes a simple pass to Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini powers a header at goal. Aladino Maiuri gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
20.07
Pierre G. Cristallini knocks the ball forward to Ludovic Diawara. Ludovic Diawara plays a quick one-two with Pierre G. Cristallini and rushes in on goal... Ludovic Diawara shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.34
1-1Thierry Granville barges into Diaw Arricca. Thierry Granville is shown the yellow card! Diaw Arricca runs off the knock.
32.51
Jon Prior barges into Antonio Crovari. Jon Prior is shown the yellow card! Antonio Crovari stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.59
1-1Diaw Arricca flicks a high pass forward. Pietro Pecchia controls it well on his chest. Pietro Pecchia threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Dennis Potts.
38.30
Diaw Arricca threads a neat ball through to Felice Petruzzi. Felice Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Lanzaro easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Lanzaro whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Aladino Maiuri is on top of it.
42.12
With great vision, Gianluigi Pianu plays the ball forward to Joachim Bernardi. Joachim Bernardi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Aladino Maiuri!
44.54
Felice Petruzzi hits a low pass to Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu flicks a high pass forward. Felice Petruzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felice Petruzzi threads the ball through to Antonio Lanzaro but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol City kick off the second half!
47.47
Joachim Bernardi advances with the ball. Joachim Bernardi whips in a cross ball towards Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.36
Amedeo Lucchini knocks the ball forward to Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca hits a low pass to Joachim Bernardi. Joachim Bernardi knocks in a cross ball towards Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
60.42
1-2Parma have made a substitution with Jose Bento replacing Antonio Crovari .
61.49
Pierre G. Cristallini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Potts. Dennis Potts shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
63.37
Gianluigi Pianu surges forward with the ball. Gianluigi Pianu knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
66.43
Paul Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca threads a neat ball through to Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Aladino Maiuri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.58
Marcus Sharpe threads the ball through to Ludovic Diawara. Ludovic Diawara rushes past Joachim Bernardi! Ludovic Diawara comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
72.41
1-3Jose Bento catches John Gemmill on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Bento and warns him to calm down! John Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.41
1-3Free kick to Bristol City just outside the area...
73.52
Sean De Icco steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
77.49
Parma have made 2 substitutions with Marino Iacopino replacing Joachim Bernardi and Marcos Bravo replacing Pietro Pecchia .
81.48
Jose Bento hits a low pass to Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu plays the ball forward to Felice Petruzzi. Felice Petruzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Amedeo Lucchini kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Bachini controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gianluca Bachini rockets a shot on goal. Aladino Maiuri gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ludovic Diawara 20 | Gianluca Bachini 10, 66 Diaw Arricca 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aladino Maiuri (GK)
7
2. Neil Gough (DEF)
6
3. Thierry Granville (DEF)
5
4. Clive Blake (DEF)
6
5. Dennis Potts (MID)
6
6. Marcus Sharpe (MID)
6
7. Pierre G. Cristallini (MID)
6
8. Jon Prior (MID)
5
9. Ludovic Diawara (ATT)
7
10. Sean De Icco (ATT)
6
11. John Gemmill (ATT)
6
12. Marco Bertotto (ATT)
0
13. Paul Mason (MID)
0
14. Dominic Law (DEF)
0
1. Gavin Hendry (GK)
6
2. Antonio Crovari (DEF)
6
3. Paul Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Amedeo Lucchini (DEF)
6
5. Felice Petruzzi (MID)
6
6. Gianluigi Pianu (MID)
8
7. Diaw Arricca (MID)
8
8. Joachim Bernardi (MID)
7
9. Antonio Lanzaro (ATT)
6
10. Pietro Pecchia (ATT)
6
11. Gianluca Bachini (ATT)
9
12. Jose Bento (MID)
6
13. Marino Iacopino (ATT)
6
14. Marcos Bravo (GK)
6