Match Report
| Bristol City | Bristol City |  |  | Southampton | Southampton | ||||||||||||||||
| Barry Skinner | Barry Skinner | manager | Marc Rollings | Marc Rollings | |||||||||||||||||
| Carl Lee | C. Lee |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 78 |  | William Wright | W. Wright | ||||||||
| Mansour Machado | M. Machado |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Matt Mckinlay | M. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Pasquale Di Vaio | P. Di Vaio |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Luis Vieira | L. Vieira | |||||||||
| Damien Best | D. Best | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 | | James Wilcox | J. Wilcox | |||||||||
| Max Morales | M. Morales |  | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 83 |  | Jean-Paul Van Ede | J. Van Ede | |||||||||
| Adolfo Hierro | A. Hierro |  | 73 | M | | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Olivier Doukantie | O. Doukantie | ||||||||
| Wes Murrin | W. Murrin | | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 80 | | Bert Chivu | B. Chivu | |||||||||
| Lee Smith | L. Smith | | 70 | A | | 8 | | M | 76 |  | Philipp Hamann | P. Hamann | |||||||||
| Seth Tolley | S. Tolley | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Nigel Platt | N. Platt | |||||||||
| Scott James | S. James | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
| Jonathan Serrant | J. Serrant | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Arnold Douglas | A. Douglas | |||||||||
| Terry Forbes | T. Forbes | | 70 | A | | 12 | | D | 73 | | Jason Mortensen | J. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Paul Caldwell | P. Caldwell | | 70 | D | | 13 | | M | 73 | | Hubert Combin | H. Combin | |||||||||
| Samuel Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | | 70 | D | | 14 | | A | 69 | | Uwe Overath | U. Overath | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Southampton. A crowd of 13,665 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
0.00
0-0Southampton get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Bert Chivu threads the ball through to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt finds some space and shoots from distance but Carl Lee reads it well. Good keeping!
3.33
0-0Luis Vieira threads a neat ball through to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mansour Machado.
4.49
0-0Wes Murrin catches Luis Vieira on the ankles. Wes Murrin is shown the yellow card! Luis Vieira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.19
0-0Wes Murrin knocks the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James makes a probing pass to Adolfo Hierro but he's offside!
12.40
Damien Best makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Morales. Max Morales brings the ball forward. Max Morales threads the ball through to Seth Tolley but he's offside!
18.34
James Wilcox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olivier Doukantie. Olivier Doukantie threads a neat ball through to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Carl Lee. What a great pair of hands!
20.44
Luis Vieira breaks forward. Luis Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Stephen James who takes it down. Stephen James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pasquale Di Vaio.
26.29
Olivier Doukantie flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Van Ede controls it well on his chest. Jean-Paul Van Ede knocks the ball forward to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Morales.
30.18
Wes Murrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro makes a great pass forward. Jonathan Serrant runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.51
Bert Chivu barges into Adolfo Hierro. The referee calls over Bert Chivu and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Hierro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.49
0-0Arnold Douglas barges into Pasquale Di Vaio. Arnold Douglas is given a warning by the referee! Pasquale Di Vaio runs off the knock.
38.41
Scott James chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by William Wright. Excellent save.
39.52
Mansour Machado makes a probing pass to Scott James. Scott James sees Seth Tolley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Scott James but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.20
1-0Wes Murrin makes a simple pass to Lee Smith. Lee Smith plays a scrappy one-two with Seth Tolley and advances towards the goal... Lee Smith rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Pasquale Di Vaio makes a probing pass to Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Hierro collects the pass. Adolfo Hierro runs straight at the defence! Adolfo Hierro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. William Wright comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players seem much more motivated whilst the Bristol City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
47.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Bert Chivu plays the ball forward to Philipp Hamann. Philipp Hamann plays a quick one-two with Arnold Douglas and rushes in on goal... Philipp Hamann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Carl Lee effortlessly smothers it!
49.01
Olivier Doukantie makes an attacking run forward. Olivier Doukantie kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Platt but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.23
Damien Best hacks Stephen James from behind! Damien Best is warned by the referee! Stephen James stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.46
Olivier Doukantie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Olivier Doukantie whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Carl Lee, sees it late!! Goal for Southampton!
65.57
Damien Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Serrant. Jonathan Serrant shoots from long range. What a cracker!! William Wright had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
69.44
Matt Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Philipp Hamann. Showing fabulous composure, Philipp Hamann plays the ball forward to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mansour Machado.
71.55
Stephen James brings the ball forward. Stephen James plays a one-two with Arnold Douglas and rushes in on goal... Stephen James rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
72.41
Jean-Paul Van Ede advances with the ball. Jean-Paul Van Ede shoots from outside the area. Carl Lee effortlessly gets down and covers it.
73.04
2-1Wes Murrin makes a simple pass to Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro edges inside the box! Adolfo Hierro takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.03
2-1Matt Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Bert Chivu. Bert Chivu flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Hamann controls it well on his chest. Philipp Hamann plays a scrappy one-two with Arnold Douglas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Philipp Hamann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Mansour Machado. Excellent block.
77.08
2-1Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Jason Mortensen replacing Matt Mckinlay and Uwe Overath replacing Arnold Douglas .
81.19
Stephen James brings the ball forward. Stephen James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pasquale Di Vaio.
84.37
2-1Seth Tolley comes in with a late challenge on Luis Vieira. Seth Tolley is shown the yellow card! Luis Vieira runs off the knock.
85.40
Pasquale Di Vaio pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pasquale Di Vaio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pasquale Di Vaio passes the ball forward to Seth Tolley. Seth Tolley takes a shot at goal. William Wright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.16
Philipp Hamann threads a neat ball through to Bert Chivu. Bert Chivu whips in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Carl Lee. What a save!
90.00
Pasquale Di Vaio flicks a high pass forward to Wes Murrin who brings the ball under control. Wes Murrin threads a neat ball through to Lee Smith. Lee Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final 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. Carl Lee (GK)
9
2. Mansour Machado (DEF)
6
3. Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF)
8
4. Damien Best (DEF)
6
5. Max Morales (DEF)
6
6. Adolfo Hierro (MID)
7
7. Wes Murrin (MID)
8
8. Lee Smith (ATT)
8
9. Seth Tolley (ATT)
8
10. Scott James (ATT)
6
11. Jonathan Serrant (ATT)
8
12. Terry Forbes (ATT)
0
13. Paul Caldwell (DEF)
0
14. Samuel Pinheiro (DEF)
0
1. William Wright (GK)
6
2. Matt Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Luis Vieira (DEF)
7
4. James Wilcox (DEF)
6
5. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
7
6. Olivier Doukantie (MID)
8
7. Bert Chivu (MID)
6
8. Philipp Hamann (MID)
7
9. Nigel Platt (ATT)
6
10. Stephen James (ATT)
7
11. Arnold Douglas (ATT)
7
12. Jason Mortensen (DEF)
6
13. Hubert Combin (MID)
0
14. Uwe Overath (ATT)
6