Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 9,677 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
9.29
0-0Jimmy Dekker barges into Rainer Emmerlich. Jimmy Dekker is shown the yellow card! Rainer Emmerlich carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.23
0-0Jan Polheim knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter makes a defence splitting pass to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Dominic Law.
15.36
1-0John Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Sean De Icco. Sean De Icco advances inside the box! Sean De Icco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.17
1-0Jan Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter whips the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Aladino Maiuri as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
19.54
1-0Neil Dickov takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Wouter Van Mol rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
21.11
1-0Jermaine Wright clumsily knocks into Carlton Hibbs. Jermaine Wright is shown the yellow card! Carlton Hibbs stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.56
1-0Dale Edworthy flicks the ball to his team mate, John Gemmill. John Gemmill runs straight at the defence! John Gemmill takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.40
1-0Carlton Hibbs decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Riemann who gathers it comfortably.
30.49
Clive Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Sean De Icco. Sean De Icco knocks the ball to his team mate, John Gemmill. John Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Markus Riemann gets down and covers it.
34.30
Rainer Emmerlich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Law.
38.48
Neil Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jan Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland directs the ball goalwards with his head but Aladino Maiuri is on top of it.
39.17
Malcolm Carter passes the ball forward to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim shoots from long range but Aladino Maiuri is on top of it.
40.01
Malcolm Carter surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Carter plays a quick one-two with Jan Polheim and rushes in on goal... Malcolm Carter strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol City kick off the second half!
48.18
Ludovic Diawara flicks a high pass forward. John Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.55
Carlton Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Mason. Paul Mason changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.18
Jon Prior knocks the ball forward to Ludovic Diawara. Ludovic Diawara knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Edworthy. Dale Edworthy powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.34
Clive Blake chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker makes a simple pass to Sean De Icco. Seeing a gap ahead, Sean De Icco plays the ball forward to John Gemmill who has made a great run into the box. John Gemmill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Markus Riemann with no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
60.35
2-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Juan Torres replacing Ludovic Diawara, Antoine Eyraud replacing Jimmy Dekker and Thierry Granville replacing Dominic Law .West Ham United have made a substitution with Cataldo Pedone replacing Wouter Van Mol .
63.55
Rainer Emmerlich knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Jan Polheim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Polheim plays a one-two with Matthew Kirkland and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jan Polheim provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Polheim!
66.19
Jan Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter plays a one-two with Cataldo Pedone and advances towards the goal... Malcolm Carter comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.38
Carlton Hibbs threads the ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Prior. Jon Prior hits a low pass to John Gemmill. Some awkward footwork from John Gemmill provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.50
Carlton Hibbs sees Juan Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Torres plays a one-two with John Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Juan Torres takes a shot at goal but Rainer Emmerlich is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
79.40
2-2Malcolm Carter hacks Dale Edworthy from behind! The referee warns Malcolm Carter to calm down! Dale Edworthy stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.16
Neil Dickov pushes up the pitch. Neil Dickov threads a neat ball through to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
84.31
Malcolm Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Aladino Maiuri gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.31
2-2Jan Polheim knocks the ball forward to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya passes the ball forward but Jermaine Wright is offside!
87.41
Thierry Granville comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Moya. Thierry Granville is shown the yellow card! Enrique Moya gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.51
Malcolm Carter hits a low pass to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Aladino Maiuri had no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Malcolm Carter of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Clive Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Hibbs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dale Edworthy (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jimmy Dekker (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Jon Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ludovic Diawara (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sean De Icco (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | John Gemmill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Juan Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Antoine Eyraud (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Thierry Granville (DEF) | | 5 |
| 1. | Markus Riemann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrique Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jan Polheim (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Malcolm Carter (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jermaine Wright (ATT) | | 5 |
| 9. | Wouter Van Mol (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrique Moya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matthew Kirkland (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gregorio Sanchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mike Patterson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cataldo Pedone (ATT) | 6 | |