Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Leicester CityLeicester City
Alex SmithAlex Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Aladino MaiuriA. Maiuri66
G
1
G
72Sebastian RomanS. Roman
Edmundo CarmonaE. Carmona68
D
2
D
74Scott MoffatS. Moffat
Andre MarquesA. Marques67
D
captain3
D
72Gary RaeG. Rae
Carlton HibbsC. Hibbs54
D
4
D
70Rodrigo PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Linus LindemannL. Lindemann76
M
5captain
D
66Teddy SinclairT. Sinclair
Pablo RamirezP. Ramirez71
M
6
M
82Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill
Michael NaylorM. Naylor58
M
7
M
81Stephane SitrukS. Sitruk
Jimmy DekkerJ. Dekker70
M
8
A
77Bart AlberdaB. Alberda
Juan TorresJ. Torres63
A
9
A
72Frank HenryF. Henry
Graham SerrantG. Serrant67
A
10
A
69Marc DoddM. Dodd
George CoppingG. Copping64
A
11
A
67Alistair EustaceA. Eustace
 
Marco BertottoM. Bertotto56
A
12
M
69Gavin BradyG. Brady
Dennis PottsD. Potts34
M
13
M
68Marvin OliverM. Oliver
Dominic LawD. Law50
D
14
G
68Kai HelmerK. Helmer

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 8,138 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
Bristol City kick off the first half!
9.18
Carlton Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Michael Naylor. Michael Naylor makes a simple pass to George Copping. George Copping finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
12.14
Stuart Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Dodd but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.56
Jimmy Dekker flicks a high pass forward. Juan Torres controls it well on his chest. Juan Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Sebastian Roman. Excellent save.
22.26
Teddy Sinclair hacks Juan Torres from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Torres runs off the knock.
24.20
Carlton Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Naylor. Michael Naylor threads the ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres advances inside the box! Juan Torres side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Rodrigo Pinheiro.
26.09
Teddy Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Pinheiro who takes it down. Rodrigo Pinheiro threads the ball through to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk tries a spectacular long range effort but Aladino Maiuri is on top of it.
28.24
Andre Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker flicks a high pass forward. George Copping holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.26
Scott Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace advances inside the box! Alistair Eustace tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
34.53
Carlton Hibbs darts forward. Carlton Hibbs sees a break and surges forward. Carlton Hibbs runs straight at the defence! Gary Rae hacks Carlton Hibbs from behind! Carlton Hibbs appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
44.06
Pablo Ramirez catches Stuart Gemmill on the ankles. Pablo Ramirez is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leicester City kick off the second half!
47.18
Stephane Sitruk hits a low pass to Frank Henry. Frank Henry makes a probing pass to Marc Dodd but he's offside!
49.37
Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Bart Alberda controls it well on his chest. Bart Alberda whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Aladino Maiuri as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
50.15
It's a corner kick. Bart Alberda loops the ball over to the far post. Some silky footwork from Gary Rae provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.11
Gary Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Eustace holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Sitruk but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.17
Linus Lindemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.20
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing Graham Serrant, Dennis Potts replacing Linus Lindemann and Dominic Law replacing Andre Marques .
67.52
Stephane Sitruk threads a neat ball through to Frank Henry. Frank Henry flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Sitruk controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stephane Sitruk looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Aladino Maiuri.
73.05
Michael Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Juan Torres controls it well on his chest. Juan Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Sebastian Roman.
74.12
Corner kick to Bristol City. Pablo Ramirez plays it to the near post. Sebastian Roman drops low and scoops up the ball.
75.44
Edmundo Carmona hacks Stuart Gemmill from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Gemmill runs off the knock.
75.44
Free kick to Leicester City just outside the area...
76.07
Frank Henry takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
77.57
Stephane Sitruk flicks a high pass forward. Frank Henry controls it well on his chest. Frank Henry advances inside the box! Frank Henry comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
81.31
Dominic Law passes the ball forward to Edmundo Carmona. Edmundo Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
85.19
Gary Rae flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Gemmill who takes it down. Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Henry. Frank Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill heads the ball goalwards. Dominic Law clears it off the line with his head!
89.46
Stephane Sitruk flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Eustace who takes it down. Alistair Eustace shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alistair Eustace!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Leicester City
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
32.2%
42.2%
25.6%

Scorers
Alistair Eustace 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephane Sitruk of Leicester City

Match Ratings
1.Aladino Maiuri (GK)
7
2.Edmundo Carmona (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Andre Marques (DEF)
6
4.Carlton Hibbs (DEF)
8
5.Linus Lindemann (MID)
6
6.Pablo Ramirez (MID)
6
7.Michael Naylor (MID)
7
8.Jimmy Dekker (MID)
6
9.Juan Torres (ATT)
7
10.Graham Serrant (ATT)
6
11.George Copping (ATT)
6
 
12.Marco Bertotto (ATT)
6
13.Dennis Potts (MID)
6
14.Dominic Law (DEF)
6

1.Sebastian Roman (GK)
8
2.Scott Moffat (DEF)
6
3.Gary Rae (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF)
7
5.Teddy Sinclair (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Stuart Gemmill (MID)
7
7.Stephane Sitruk (MID)
9
8.Bart Alberda (ATT)
6
9.Frank Henry (ATT)
7
10.Marc Dodd (ATT)
6
11.Alistair Eustace (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gavin Brady (MID)
0
13.Marvin Oliver (MID)
0
14.Kai Helmer (GK)
0