Match Report
Millwall | Millwall | ![]() | ![]() | Bristol City | Bristol City | ||||||||||||||||
James Hayes | James Hayes | manager | Steven Robertson | Steven Robertson | |||||||||||||||||
Kubilay Özalan | K. Özalan | ![]() | 74 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 82 | ![]() | Alpay Kayis | A. Kayis | |||||||||
Dietmar Gleisenstein | D. Gleisenstein | ![]() | 74 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 67 | ![]() | Ian Waters | I. Waters | |||||||||
Eirik Soltvedt | E. Soltvedt | ![]() | 75 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 72 | ![]() | Jamie Priestley | J. Priestley | |||||||||
Matteo Materazzi | M. Materazzi | ![]() | 67 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 68 | ![]() | Darren Cooper | D. Cooper | |||||||||
Fredrik Scholes | F. Scholes | ![]() | 82 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 80 | ![]() | Jonathan Thompson | J. Thompson | |||||||||
Mario Samson | M. Samson | ![]() | 81 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 65 | ![]() | Nigel Makin | N. Makin | |||||||||
Dean Thatcher | D. Thatcher | ![]() | 84 | M | ![]() | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | ![]() | M | 74 | ![]() | Noel Higginbotham | N. Higginbotham | |||||||
Quim Ramos | Q. Ramos | ![]() | 75 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 70 | ![]() | Julian Herrera | J. Herrera | |||||||||
Peter Weir | P. Weir | ![]() | 77 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 67 | ![]() | Shaun Mustoe | S. Mustoe | |||||||||
Ronnie Gallagher | R. Gallagher | ![]() | 75 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 68 | ![]() | Jason Milburn | J. Milburn | |||||||||
Andy Harley | A. Harley | ![]() | 78 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 72 | ![]() | Billy Thirlwell | B. Thirlwell | |||||||||
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Rainer Hanke | R. Hanke | ![]() | 69 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | D | 56 | ![]() | Dale Morris | D. Morris | |||||||||
Fernando Alves | F. Alves | ![]() | 72 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 75 | ![]() | Stanley Eadie | S. Eadie | |||||||||
Edgar Nunes | E. Nunes | ![]() | 73 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | A | 69 | ![]() | Terry Forbes | T. Forbes |
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 17,645 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
0.00
The whistle blows and Millwall get the match underway!
2.02
Dietmar Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes threads a neat ball through to Mario Samson. Mario Samson knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alpay Kayis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.20
Jamie Priestley flicks a high pass forward to Jason Milburn who brings the ball under control. Jason Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kubilay Özalan who gathers it comfortably.
8.40
Peter Weir surges forward with the ball. Peter Weir knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
9.18
Jonathan Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kubilay Özalan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.18
Nigel Makin threads a neat ball through to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.30
Mario Samson chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos sees Andy Harley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Harley whips in a cross ball towards Mario Samson. Mario Samson powers a header at goal but somehow Alpay Kayis manages to keep it out.
18.33
Eirik Soltvedt brings the ball forward. Without breaking stride, Eirik Soltvedt plays the ball forward to Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Waters.
20.43
Matteo Materazzi hacks Billy Thirlwell from behind! The referee warns Matteo Materazzi to calm down! Billy Thirlwell runs off the knock.
21.39
Dean Thatcher sees Andy Harley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Harley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamie Priestley.
22.36
Matteo Materazzi catches Ian Waters on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Waters carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.52
Dietmar Gleisenstein flicks a high ball forward to Mario Samson who gracefully takes it down. Mario Samson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
26.05
Fredrik Scholes flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Gallagher who takes it down. Ronnie Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher 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!!
32.28
Eirik Soltvedt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.17
Without breaking stride, Jonathan Thompson plays the ball forward to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eirik Soltvedt.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol City kick off the second half!
47.12
Dean Thatcher catches Jonathan Thompson on the ankles. Dean Thatcher is given a warning by the referee! Jonathan Thompson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.00
Dean Thatcher plays the ball forward to Peter Weir. Peter Weir whips in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.45
Julian Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Makin controls it well on his chest. Nigel Makin whips in a cross ball towards Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.35
Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Hanke replacing Matteo Materazzi, Fernando Alves replacing Fredrik Scholes and Edgar Nunes replacing Ronnie Gallagher .Bristol City have made 2 substitutions with Stanley Eadie replacing Nigel Makin and Terry Forbes replacing Billy Thirlwell .
61.44
Darren Cooper passes the ball forward to Stanley Eadie. Stanley Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.33
Dean Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Nunes who brings the ball under control. Edgar Nunes rushes past Darren Cooper! Edgar Nunes rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.52
Mario Samson flicks a high pass forward. Dean Thatcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Thatcher shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.59
Jamie Priestley sees Jonathan Thompson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Thompson makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Thompson shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Kubilay Özalan keeps it out!
72.00
Dietmar Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Alves controls it well on his chest. Fernando Alves flicks a high ball forward to Andy Harley who takes it down. Andy Harley whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
73.23
Andy Harley flicks a high ball forward to Peter Weir who takes it down. Peter Weir plays a quick one-two with Edgar Nunes and rushes in on goal... Peter Weir takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.13
Jamie Priestley hits a low pass to Stanley Eadie. Stanley Eadie sees space and advances. Stanley Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Kubilay Özalan. Excellent save.
77.04
Bristol City have made a substitution with Dale Morris replacing Darren Cooper .
79.15
Peter Weir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves flicks the ball with his head. Alpay Kayis didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
81.45
Rainer Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher makes a looping header on goal. Alpay Kayis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.04
Fernando Alves surges forward with the ball. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alpay Kayis had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
90.00
Dale Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Eadie. Stanley Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eirik Soltvedt.
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
Andy Harley 2, 32 Dean Thatcher 26, 81 Edgar Nunes 63 Peter Weir 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kubilay Özalan (GK)
7
2. Dietmar Gleisenstein (DEF)
6
3. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
4. Matteo Materazzi (DEF)
5
5. Fredrik Scholes (MID)
6
6. Mario Samson (MID)
7
7. Dean Thatcher (MID)
9
8. Quim Ramos (MID)
6
9. Peter Weir (ATT)
8
10. Ronnie Gallagher (ATT)
6
11. Andy Harley (ATT)
9
12. Rainer Hanke (DEF)
6
13. Fernando Alves (MID)
7
14. Edgar Nunes (ATT)
8
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
7
2. Ian Waters (DEF)
6
3. Jamie Priestley (DEF)
6
4. Darren Cooper (DEF)
6
5. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
6
6. Nigel Makin (MID)
6
7. Noel Higginbotham (MID)
6
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9. Shaun Mustoe (ATT)
6
10. Jason Milburn (ATT)
6
11. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
6
12. Dale Morris (DEF)
6
13. Stanley Eadie (MID)
6
14. Terry Forbes (ATT)
6