Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Bristol City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.
0.00
0-0Bristol City get the match underway!
4.07
0-0Pier G. Piacentini makes a probing pass to Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
6.44
0-0Teddy Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta skips past Clive Blake! Pierpaolo Paschetta comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
8.16
Carlton Hibbs makes a simple pass to Paul Mason. Paul Mason makes a probing pass to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.05
0-0Morris Seaman darts forward. Morris Seaman skips past Clive Blake! Clive Blake barges into Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.12
Morris Seaman makes a simple pass to Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Aladino Maiuri. Excellent save.
21.47
0-0Michael Naylor threads the ball through to Sean De Icco. Sean De Icco kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Serrant but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.38
Michael Naylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Mason. Paul Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.59
Pablo Ramirez advances with the ball. Pablo Ramirez shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
30.49
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.16
Morris Seaman passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd makes a deft header but Aladino Maiuri is on top of his game. Good save!
36.37
Pierpaolo Paschetta makes a simple pass to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Aladino Maiuri gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.41
With some swift thinking, Pier G. Piacentini plays the ball forward to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
42.12
Dominic Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jimmy Dekker skips past Rafael Martin! Jimmy Dekker strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Clive Blake advances with the ball. Clive Blake hits a low pass to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Graham Serrant provides some space. He shoots at goal but Eoin Brand is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Walsall players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Walsall kicking off!
47.04
Michael Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Sean De Icco controls it well on his chest. Sean De Icco tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.34
0-0Brendan Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Martin collects the pass. Rafael Martin flicks a high pass forward. Morris Seaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Dominic Law is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
52.58
0-0Corner kick to Walsall. Morris Seaman plays it to the far post. Aladino Maiuri drops low and scoops up the ball.
53.01
0-0Morris Seaman clumsily knocks into Pablo Ramirez. Morris Seaman is shown the yellow card! Pablo Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.50
0-0Dominic Law clumsily knocks into Oscar Jr. Gissi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Jr. Gissi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.50
0-0Free kick to Walsall just outside the area...
56.38
Oscar Jr. Gissi calmly steps up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
57.42
0-0Rafael Martin advances with the ball. Rafael Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Blake.
59.24
Michael Naylor threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.57
0-0Walsall have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Johnstone replacing Stephen Hurst and Brendan Benjamin replacing Oscar Jr. Gissi .Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with John Gemmill replacing Sean De Icco, Jon Prior replacing Jimmy Dekker and Thierry Granville replacing Carlton Hibbs .
61.64
With imagination, Rafael Martin plays the ball forward to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd makes a convincing header. Aladino Maiuri manages to gather it.
66.14
1-0Morris Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Dodd collects the pass. Teddy Dodd knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Walsall!
71.02
Arthur Hapgood catches Dominic Law on the ankles. Arthur Hapgood is shown the yellow card! Dominic Law runs off the knock.
72.20
Michael Naylor barges into Pier G. Piacentini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pier G. Piacentini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.11
Clive Blake hacks Rafael Martin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Rafael Martin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.11
Free kick to Walsall just outside the area...
76.20
Pierpaolo Paschetta takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
78.04
Pablo Ramirez makes a strong solo run forward. Pablo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Eoin Brand. What a great pair of hands!
81.33
Thierry Granville flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Pablo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eoin Brand.
82.47
Corner kick to Bristol City. Pablo Ramirez plays it to the near post. Eoin Brand drops low and scoops up the ball.
84.17
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.19
Brendan Lampard hits a low pass to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin whips in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Arthur Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Morris Seaman who takes it down. Morris Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eoin Brand (GK)
7
2. Kewullay Di Livio (DEF)
6
3. Pier G. Piacentini (DEF)
6
4. Brendan Lampard (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Hurst (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Martin (MID)
9
7. Morris Seaman (MID)
7
8. Arthur Hapgood (MID)
6
9. Pierpaolo Paschetta (ATT)
8
10. Oscar Jr. Gissi (ATT)
6
11. Teddy Dodd (ATT)
7
12. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
13. Dean Marshall (MID)
0
14. Brendan Benjamin (ATT)
6
1. Aladino Maiuri (GK)
7
2. Dominic Law (DEF)
5
3. Carlton Hibbs (DEF)
6
4. Sean De Icco (ATT)
6
5. Paul Mason (MID)
6
6. Pablo Ramirez (MID)
7
7. Michael Naylor (MID)
6
8. Jimmy Dekker (MID)
6
9. Juan Torres (ATT)
6
10. Graham Serrant (ATT)
6
11. John Gemmill (ATT)
6
12. Clive Blake (DEF)
3
13. Jon Prior (MID)
6
14. Thierry Granville (DEF)
6