Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 16,651 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Ham United get the match underway!
4.58
0-0Jonathan Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Gerrard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.54
0-0Jacob Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos hits a low pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
10.10
Spencer Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn edges inside the box! Jason Milburn takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
12.51
1-0Ian Waters knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson makes a simple pass to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Higginbotham. With a superhuman jump, Noel Higginbotham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.42
1-0Noel Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Hannes Schramm!
39.39
1-0Tim Green catches Shaun Mustoe on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shaun Mustoe runs off the knock.
42.52
Ian Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn rushes past Mamar Leroy! Jason Milburn cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United have changed their lineup with Achille Storari replacing Marcel Vogel. The West Ham United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
47.34
2-0Seeing a gap ahead, Noel Higginbotham picks a pass forward to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe makes a probing pass to Jason Milburn but he's offside!
48.06
2-0Alberto Caminero barges into Shaun Mustoe. Alberto Caminero is shown the yellow card! Shaun Mustoe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.48
Jonathan Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
51.33
Alberto Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Demetrius Gravelaine. Demetrius Gravelaine lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Sander Claes.
52.02
2-0It's a corner kick. Alberto Caminero kicks a low ball out wide. Jason Milburn reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
55.58
Darren Cooper passes the ball forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.38
Jamie Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Noel Higginbotham controls it well on his chest. Noel Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
60.37
2-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Joe Smithe replacing Ian Waters, Stanley Eadie replacing Jonathan Thompson and Omer Powell replacing Shaun Mustoe .West Ham United have made a substitution with Pablo Garrido replacing Alberto Caminero .
65.51
Spencer Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Jason Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Milburn shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
67.21
Stanley Eadie makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Eadie shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Hannes Schramm comfortably smothers it!
72.01
Tim Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Achille Storari controls it well on his chest. Achille Storari shoots from long range but Sander Claes reads it well. Superb keeping!
73.14
2-0Darren Cooper hacks Juan Leon from behind! Darren Cooper is given a warning by the referee! Juan Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.25
Joe Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard surges forward with the ball. Spencer Gerrard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
78.21
Tim Green clumsily knocks into Jason Milburn. The referee calls over Tim Green and warns him to calm down! Jason Milburn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.41
Jacob Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos edges inside the box! Rafael Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Spencer Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes threads a neat ball through to Omer Powell. Omer Powell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sander Claes (GK)
6
2. Ian Waters (DEF)
6
3. Jamie Priestley (DEF)
6
4. Darren Cooper (DEF)
6
5. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
7
6. Spencer Gerrard (MID)
8
7. Noel Higginbotham (MID)
8
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9. Shaun Mustoe (ATT)
6
10. Jason Milburn (ATT)
9
11. Terry Forbes (ATT)
6
12. Joe Smithe (DEF)
6
13. Stanley Eadie (MID)
6
14. Omer Powell (ATT)
6
1. Hannes Schramm (GK)
7
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Juan Leon (DEF)
6
4. Tim Green (DEF)
6
5. Alun Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Jacob Gascoigne (MID)
7
7. Alberto Caminero (MID)
5
8. Rafael Santos (ATT)
8
9. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
6
10. Marcel Vogel (ATT)
6
11. Demetrius Gravelaine (ATT)
6
12. Florian Gimpl (DEF)
0
13. Pablo Garrido (MID)
6
14. Achille Storari (ATT)
6