Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 13,430 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
0.00
0-0Bristol City kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Jason Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Ortiz. Ernesto Ortiz plays a sublime one-two with Enrique Pichichi and races in on goal... Ernesto Ortiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Carl Lee gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
3.26
Samuel Pinheiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Pim Hesp.
4.33
1-0Corner kick to Bristol City. Lee Smith chips it out wide. Paul Caldwell takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.42
1-0Alec Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Serrant. Jonathan Serrant knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pim Hesp who gathers it comfortably.
8.37
Adolfo Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Alec Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Alec Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Pim Hesp!
9.06
Adolfo Hierro plays the ball forward to Jonathan Serrant. Jonathan Serrant runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Jonathan Serrant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.49
2-0With vision, Hannes Weigel plays the ball forward to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko makes a simple pass, allowing Scott Brighton to run into the box. Scott Brighton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.21
2-0Paul Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Bosnich who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Bosnich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Smith but the linesman indicates offside!
26.10
Nicholas Bosnich makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Bosnich advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Nicholas Bosnich provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.14
Paul Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich whips in a cross ball towards Lee Smith. Lee Smith fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.20
Paul Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.25
Jonathan Serrant makes a simple pass to Seth Tolley. Seth Tolley threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pim Hesp with no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
40.08
Hannes Weigel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hannes Weigel runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Hannes Weigel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
45.00
Ernesto Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Carl Lee easily smothers it!
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. Norwich City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
48.05
Nicholas Bosnich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich powers a header at goal. The keeper, Pim Hesp, sees it late!! Goal for Bristol City!
55.52
Nicholas Bosnich flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Serrant who takes it down. Jonathan Serrant threads a neat ball through to Seth Tolley. Seth Tolley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.05
6-0Norwich City have made a substitution with Jimmy Kooiman replacing Albert Lopez .
61.08
6-0Magnus Moukoko clumsily knocks into Nicholas Bosnich. The referee calls over Magnus Moukoko and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Bosnich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.34
Adolfo Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.54
Max Morales threads the ball through to Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell hits a low pass to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.54
Paul Caldwell pushes up the pitch. Paul Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Serrant. Jonathan Serrant gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
73.19
Adolfo Hierro passes the ball forward to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.43
Marvin Black hits a low pass to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko makes a simple pass to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Carl Lee keeps it out!
81.30
Nicholas Bosnich sees Adolfo Hierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Hierro plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Mcallister and advances towards the goal... Adolfo Hierro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Pim Hesp smothers it!
90.00
Samuel Pinheiro barges into Scott Brighton. The referee warns Samuel Pinheiro to calm down! Scott Brighton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Paul Caldwell 4 Jonathan Serrant 9 Nicholas Bosnich 26, 48, 68 Alec Mcallister 33 Seth Tolley 56 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Bosnich of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Lee (GK)
6
2. Damien Best (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4. Paul Caldwell (DEF)
8
5. Max Morales (DEF)
6
6. Adolfo Hierro (MID)
7
7. Nicholas Bosnich (MID)
9
8. Lee Smith (ATT)
6
9. Alec Mcallister (ATT)
7
10. Seth Tolley (ATT)
7
11. Jonathan Serrant (ATT)
7
12. Garry Hendry (DEF)
0
13. Matthew Stone (ATT)
0
14. Mansour Machado (DEF)
0
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
6
2. Albert Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Darius Neville (DEF)
6
4. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Enrique Pichichi (MID)
6
7. Magnus Moukoko (MID)
6
8. Hannes Weigel (MID)
6
9. Jason Bolton (MID)
6
10. Ernesto Ortiz (ATT)
6
11. Scott Brighton (ATT)
6
12. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
13. Edward Shaw (MID)
0
14. Jose Fortes Munoz (ATT)
0