Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 7,917 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
0.00
0-0Bristol City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.06
0-0Pablo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriele Gioacchini.
8.52
0-0Gavin Lineker flicks a high pass forward to Joe Beckham who brings the ball under control. Joe Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Aladino Maiuri didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.44
1-0Pablo Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Torres. Juan Torres chips the ball to his team mate, George Copping. George Copping makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.48
1-0Carlton Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Mason. Paul Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker whips in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.24
Carlton Hibbs threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
20.18
Eoin Fletcher makes a probing pass to Romarin Mbamba. Romarin Mbamba whips in a cross ball towards Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.02
Joe Beckham threads a neat ball through to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.50
Andre Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mason. With some swift thinking, Paul Mason plays the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriele Gioacchini.
30.18
Paul Mason knocks the ball forward to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.50
1-0Paul Mason sees Linus Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Juan Torres but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.23
Lomano Craddock flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Lineker who brings the ball under control. Gavin Lineker chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham knocks the ball forward to Julian Eberle but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.51
Lomano Craddock flicks a high pass forward to Neil Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Neil Wiltord decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Wiltord puts a great ball through but Julian Eberle is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
44.19
1-0Edmundo Carmona catches Joe Beckham on the ankles. Edmundo Carmona is shown the yellow card! Joe Beckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
1-0Paul Mason flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant controls it well on his chest. Graham Serrant advances inside the box! Graham Serrant looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball cannons off Dennis Duberry, going wide.
45.00
1-0It's a corner kick. Jimmy Dekker loops the ball over to the far post. Pedro Navarro drops low and scoops up the ball.
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. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gillingham kick off the second half!
51.04
Andre Marques flicks a high ball forward to Juan Torres who takes it down. Juan Torres plays a one-two with Graham Serrant and advances towards the goal... Juan Torres cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Pedro Navarro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.20
2-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Ludovic Diawara replacing Juan Torres, Dennis Potts replacing Linus Lindemann and Dominic Law replacing Edmundo Carmona .
63.17
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.34
Paul Mason makes a simple pass to Ludovic Diawara. Ludovic Diawara advances inside the box! Ludovic Diawara shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
69.35
Dennis Potts comes in with a late challenge on Dennis Duberry. Dennis Potts is shown the yellow card! Dennis Duberry stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.10
Andre Marques flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Ramirez brings the ball forward. Pablo Ramirez runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Pablo Ramirez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
79.40
Carlton Hibbs makes a simple pass to Paul Mason. Paul Mason flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Dekker who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Dekker skips past Dennis Duberry! Some good footwork from Jimmy Dekker provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
84.26
Carlton Hibbs decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Hibbs rushes past Gabriele Gioacchini! Carlton Hibbs comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.20
Fadel Peyrelade flicks a high ball forward to Julian Eberle who takes it down. Julian Eberle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aladino Maiuri who gathers it comfortably.
89.10
Carlton Hibbs threads a neat ball through to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Potts. Dennis Potts flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Pablo Ramirez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pablo Ramirez shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Pedro Navarro.
90.00
Jimmy Dekker takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Gavin Lineker reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
23.6%
47.2%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Ramirez of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlton Hibbs (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Edmundo Carmona (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Linus Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pablo Ramirez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Jimmy Dekker (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Juan Torres (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Graham Serrant (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | George Copping (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ludovic Diawara (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dennis Potts (MID) | | 5 |
| 14. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pedro Navarro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fadel Peyrelade (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romarin Mbamba (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Eberle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Joe Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luke Salako (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Youds (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brian Kahn (ATT) | 0 | |