Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Norwich CityNorwich City
Alex SmithAlex Smith Christopher Terrell Christopher Terrell
Aladino MaiuriA. Maiuri67
G
1
G
67Nigel KitsonN. Kitson
Carlton HibbsC. Hibbs54
D
2
D
64Gianni CorradoG. Corrado
Edmundo CarmonaE. Carmona68
D
3
D
63Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi
Andre MarquesA. Marques67
D
4
D
41Billy SouthgateB. Southgate
Linus LindemannL. Lindemann76
M
5captain
M
42Nicky McManamanN. McManaman
Michael NaylorM. Naylor58
M
captain6
M
55Wayne GeorgeW. George
Pablo RamirezP. Ramirez71
M
7
M
65Philipp LittbarskiP. Littbarski
Jimmy DekkerJ. Dekker70
M
8
M
39Ovidiu RipanuO. Ripanu
Juan TorresJ. Torres63
A
9
A
62Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti
Graham SerrantG. Serrant67
A
10
A
37Sol PottsS. Potts
George CoppingG. Copping64
A
11
A
65Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza
 
Marco BertottoM. Bertotto56
A
12
M
41Mervin GreeningM. Greening
Paul MasonP. Mason54
M
13
M
41Lee LawrenceL. Lawrence
Dominic LawD. Law50
D
14
M
37Steve KirklandS. Kirkland

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 8,680 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol City and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.


0.00
The first half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
4.09
Carlton Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Linus Lindemann controls it well on his chest. Linus Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Nigel Kitson keeps it out!
10.36
Pablo Ramirez threads the ball through to Michael Naylor. Michael Naylor shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
12.29
Edmundo Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Michael Naylor controls it well on his chest. Michael Naylor tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
16.11
Michael Naylor changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Michael Naylor controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Pablo Ramirez through on goal. Walter Triuzzi barges into Pablo Ramirez. Penalty not given!!
20.50
Edmundo Carmona flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Marques. Andre Marques picks a pass forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres whips in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Billy Southgate barges into Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
22.34
Carlton Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant advances inside the box! Graham Serrant makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.08
Philipp Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.51
Edmundo Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker makes a probing pass to George Copping. George Copping threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Graham Serrant provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Nigel Kitson is on top of it.
30.55
Andre Marques makes a probing pass to George Copping. George Copping threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Walter Triuzzi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
32.16
Jimmy Dekker takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Edmundo Carmona looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.02
Andre Marques sees a break and surges forward. Andre Marques shoots from long range but Nigel Kitson is on top of his game. Nice save!
38.04
Billy Southgate sees Wayne George in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne George hits a low pass to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti plays a one-two with Sol Potts and rushes in on goal... Manuele Bonfanti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
39.19
Jimmy Dekker knocks the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres plays a perfect one-two with George Copping and rushes in on goal... Juan Torres looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.38
Linus Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Juan Torres provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan Torres!
45.00
Linus Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Juan Torres who brings the ball under control. Juan Torres runs straight at the defence! Juan Torres shoots from just inside the box but somehow Nigel Kitson manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
53.56
Wayne George threads the ball through to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti shoots from outside the area. Aladino Maiuri gets down and covers it.
57.06
Michael Naylor sees Graham Serrant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Serrant shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.46
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing George Copping, Paul Mason replacing Michael Naylor and Dominic Law replacing Andre Marques .
61.52
Nicky McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Sol Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aladino Maiuri who gathers it comfortably.
65.02
Dominic Law knocks the ball forward to Carlton Hibbs. Carlton Hibbs threads a neat ball through to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant plays a sublime one-two with Juan Torres and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Graham Serrant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
69.23
Dominic Law barges into Ricardo Gainza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Gainza runs off the knock.
72.37
With imagination, Billy Southgate laces a weighted ball forward to Gianni Corrado. Gianni Corrado passes the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza plays a one-two with Manuele Bonfanti and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Gainza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Aladino Maiuri reads it well. Good keeping!
77.00
Pablo Ramirez clumsily knocks into Ricardo Gainza. The referee brings Pablo Ramirez to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Gainza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.07
Nicky McManaman takes it forward alone. Nicky McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.15
Paul Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
83.44
Wayne George clumsily knocks into Edmundo Carmona. Wayne George is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Carmona runs off the knock.
84.25
Philipp Littbarski sees a break and surges forward. Philipp Littbarski knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
85.31
Juan Torres darts forward. Juan Torres skips past Gianni Corrado! Juan Torres cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Nigel Kitson!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Norwich City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
25.3%
43.4%
31.3%

Scorers
Graham Serrant 22
Juan Torres 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Torres of Bristol City

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

1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
8
2.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
3.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
6
4.Billy Southgate (DEF)
6
5.Nicky McManaman (MID)
6
6.Wayne George (MID)yellow card
5
7.Philipp Littbarski (MID)
6
8.Ovidiu Ripanu (MID)
6
9.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6
10.Sol Potts (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
 
12.Mervin Greening (MID)
0
13.Lee Lawrence (MID)
0
14.Steve Kirkland (MID)
0