Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play AC Milan in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Bristol City lead by 3-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bristol City and AC Milan are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bristol City and AC Milan are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bristol City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.32
0-0Ignacio García threads the ball through to Frode Nielsen. Frode Nielsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pasquale Olivi.
9.04
0-0Max Varricchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Jardim. Carlos Jardim threads the ball through to Luciano Cannarsa. Luciano Cannarsa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.18
0-0Seb Fujen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Franceschini. Fabiano Franceschini passes the ball forward but Luciano Cannarsa is offside!
15.09
Seb Fujen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Cannarsa. Luciano Cannarsa knocks the ball forward to Carlos Jardim but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.47
0-0Dennis Davies makes a beautiful solo run. Dennis Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Thompson. Chris Thompson heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Martial Colucci!
20.13
Dennis Davies makes a simple pass to Frode Nielsen. Frode Nielsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andrez Di Cara.
24.41
Halldór Áskelsson brings the ball forward. Halldór Áskelsson lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Caballero. Victor Caballero powers a header at goal. Martial Colucci easily picks it out of the air!
26.45
Ignacio García kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Caballero. Victor Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Thompson. Chris Thompson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
30.47
0-0Andrez Di Cara comes in with a late challenge on Victor Caballero. The referee calls over Andrez Di Cara and warns him to calm down! Victor Caballero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.53
Ignacio García brings the ball forward. Ignacio García knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.12
Dennis Davies makes a simple pass to Chris Thompson. Chris Thompson shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
40.42
Giovanni M. Di Vaio knocks the ball forward to Carlos Jardim. Carlos Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.18
0-0AC Milan are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol City's defence.
45.00
Max Varricchio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Jardim. Carlos Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
AC Milan start the second half!
48.50
0-0Fabiano Franceschini comes in with a late challenge on Eidur Áskelsson. Fabiano Franceschini is shown the yellow card! Eidur Áskelsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.52
Seb Fujen passes the ball forward to Fabiano Franceschini. Fabiano Franceschini plays a perfect one-two with Luciano Cannarsa and rushes in on goal... Fabiano Franceschini takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.43
Halldór Áskelsson clumsily knocks into Seb Fujen. Halldór Áskelsson is given a warning by the referee! Seb Fujen runs off the knock.
66.02
Eidur Áskelsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ignacio García. Ignacio García makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Caballero. Victor Caballero tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.52
Pasquale Olivi chips the ball to his team mate, Max Varricchio. Max Varricchio knocks the ball forward to Fabiano Franceschini. Fabiano Franceschini knocks the ball forward to Luciano Cannarsa. Luciano Cannarsa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.25
Constant Ayeli decides to run forward with the ball. Constant Ayeli flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Thompson. Chris Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.08
Seb Fujen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Cannarsa. Luciano Cannarsa plays a perfect one-two with Carlos Jardim and rushes in on goal... Luciano Cannarsa tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
83.23
0-1Max Varricchio makes a probing pass to Carlos Jardim. Carlos Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Cannarsa. Luciano Cannarsa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.17
Dennis Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Frode Nielsen. Frode Nielsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Constant Ayeli boots it upfield. Chris Thompson shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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