Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play Ancona in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Ancona kick off the first half!
3.25
0-0Darius Wiltord sees a break and surges forward. Darius Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Sharpe. Robbie Sharpe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco Maresca.
6.19
Noel Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Sharpe. Robbie Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.37
0-0Noel Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin plays a scrappy one-two with Luke Boertien and advances towards the goal... Abassi Charpennet hacks Nigel Makin from behind! Penalty not given!!
21.37
Sergio Baiocco runs forward with the ball. Sergio Baiocco chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Castro.
30.50
0-0Lee Morris makes a simple pass to Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham threads the ball through to Omer Powell. Omer Powell passes the ball forward to Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
36.41
0-0Andre Teixeira sees a break and surges forward. Andre Teixeira plays the ball forward to Nigel Makin who has made a great run into the box. Nigel Makin shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
38.16
Simone Vanoli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simone Vanoli finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
39.06
Benedetto Matteassi advances with the ball. Benedetto Matteassi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ezio Mandelli. Ezio Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Iuliano. Alejandro Iuliano makes a convincing header. Good keeping from Stuart Cutler as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.21
0-0Corner kick to Ancona. Benedetto Matteassi plays it out to the edge of the box. Ezio Mandelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Ancona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
48.32
1-0Noel Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Teixeira. With some swift thinking, Andre Teixeira plays the ball forward to Luke Boertien who has made a great run into the box. Luke Boertien takes a shot at goal. Pablo Cano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.22
1-0Andre Teixeira passes the ball forward to Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira plays a one-two with Luke Boertien and advances towards the goal... Sergio Lima catches Andre Teixeira on the ankles. Andre Teixeira appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
60.38
Sebastiao Castro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sebastiao Castro brings the ball forward. Sebastiao Castro whips in a cross ball towards Ezio Mandelli. Ezio Mandelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.49
Andre Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Noel Higginbotham collects the pass. Noel Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Sharpe. Robbie Sharpe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.13
2-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with John Harrison replacing Darius Wiltord, John Beckham replacing Nigel Makin and Trevor Blake replacing Luke Boertien .
78.14
Noel Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Sharpe. Robbie Sharpe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Pablo Cano gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
79.39
Nicola Di Salvatore flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Iuliano controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Iuliano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Morris.
84.44
Abassi Charpennet kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Imbriani. Yuri Imbriani flicks a high pass forward to Ezio Mandelli who brings the ball under control. Ezio Mandelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.52
2-0Trevor Blake barges into Benedetto Matteassi. Trevor Blake is warned by the referee! Benedetto Matteassi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.14
Simone Vanoli kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Iuliano. Alejandro Iuliano edges inside the box! Alejandro Iuliano rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Noel Higginbotham of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Cutler (GK)
7
2. Harvey Wright-Phillips (DEF)
7
3. Sergio Baiocco (DEF)
6
4. Lee Morris (DEF)
7
5. Darius Wiltord (DEF)
7
6. Noel Higginbotham (MID)
9
7. Andre Teixeira (MID)
8
8. Nigel Makin (MID)
7
9. Robbie Sharpe (ATT)
8
10. Omer Powell (ATT)
6
11. Luke Boertien (ATT)
8
12. John Harrison (DEF)
6
13. John Beckham (MID)
6
14. Trevor Blake (ATT)
5
1. Pablo Cano (GK)
7
2. Francesco Maresca (DEF)
6
3. Abassi Charpennet (DEF)
6
4. Benedetto Matteassi (DEF)
6
5. Sebastiao Castro (DEF)
7
6. Sergio Lima (MID)
6
7. Nicola Di Salvatore (MID)
6
8. Simone Vanoli (MID)
7
9. Yuri Imbriani (MID)
6
10. Ezio Mandelli (ATT)
7
11. Alejandro Iuliano (ATT)
6
12. Tim Stamp (DEF)
0
13. Vasco Pinheiro (DEF)
0
14. Paolo Baldini (GK)
0