Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     BurnleyBurnley
Alex SmithAlex Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Aladino MaiuriA. Maiuri67
G
1
G
57Dean RodgersD. Rodgers
Carlton HibbsC. Hibbs54
D
2
D
70Youl Alidor LachuerY. Lachuer
Edmundo CarmonaE. Carmona69
D
3captain
D
64Clive ArmstrongC. Armstrong
Andre MarquesA. Marques67
D
4
D
57Wayne ButtW. Butt
Linus LindemannL. Lindemann76
M
captain5
D
50Simon RiggottS. Riggott
Michael NaylorM. Naylor58
M
6
M
69Eddie BallE. Ball
Pablo RamirezP. Ramirez71
M
7
M
58Adam Le SauxA. Le Saux
Jimmy DekkerJ. Dekker70
M
8
M
55Phil DrydenP. Dryden
Juan TorresJ. Torres63
A
9
A
67Simon MarsdenS. Marsden
Graham SerrantG. Serrant67
A
10
A
61Norman DuberryN. Duberry
George CoppingG. Copping64
A
11
A
57Duarte RamosD. Ramos
 
Marco BertottoM. Bertotto56
A
12
A
54Carlton PlowrightC. Plowright
Paul MasonP. Mason55
M
13
G
53Ruel HibbsR. Hibbs
Dominic LawD. Law50
D
14
M
53Alexander RowettA. Rowett

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Burnley. A crowd of 6,797 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.


0.00
Bristol City kick off the first half!
6.05
Carlton Hibbs catches Simon Marsden on the ankles. Carlton Hibbs is warned by the referee! Simon Marsden carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.37
Jimmy Dekker makes a simple pass to George Copping. George Copping shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.16
Adam Le Saux clumsily knocks into Edmundo Carmona. The referee calls over Adam Le Saux and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Carmona gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.49
Andre Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez threads the ball through to Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker makes a great pass forward. Graham Serrant runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.41
Edmundo Carmona knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker passes the ball forward but Graham Serrant is offside!
27.56
Pablo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pablo Ramirez is offside!
28.51
Adam Le Saux clumsily knocks into Edmundo Carmona. The referee warns Adam Le Saux to calm down! Edmundo Carmona is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
30.42
Adam Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.48
Andre Marques makes a probing pass to Edmundo Carmona. Edmundo Carmona plays the ball forward to Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.16
With a delightful solo run, Eddie Ball stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Ball threads a neat ball through to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Aladino Maiuri manages to keep it out.
42.53
Pablo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, George Copping. Some silky footwork from George Copping provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Dean Rodgers reads it well. Nice save!
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. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley get the second half underway!
47.48
Adam Le Saux threads the ball through to Norman Duberry. Norman Duberry shoots from long range but Aladino Maiuri reads it well. Good keeping!
49.40
Jimmy Dekker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant knocks in a cross ball towards George Copping. George Copping heads the ball goalwards. George Copping scores for Bristol City!!
54.51
Andre Marques advances with the ball. Andre Marques passes the ball forward to Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Youl Alidor Lachuer!
57.46
Pablo Ramirez sees Graham Serrant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Serrant shoots from distance. Dean Rodgers gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
60.45
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing George Copping, Paul Mason replacing Jimmy Dekker and Dominic Law replacing Andre Marques .Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Plowright replacing Wayne Butt, Ruel Hibbs replacing Phil Dryden and Alexander Rowett replacing Norman Duberry .
61.50
Juan Torres sees Graham Serrant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Serrant threads a neat ball through to Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez takes a shot at goal but Dean Rodgers is on top of it.
63.54
Pablo Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Paul Mason who takes it down. Paul Mason flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Adam Le Saux catches Graham Serrant on the ankles. Graham Serrant appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
66.04
Linus Lindemann makes a probing pass to Juan Torres. Juan Torres plays a one-two with Michael Naylor and advances towards the goal... Juan Torres side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.28
Pablo Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Juan Torres who takes it down. Juan Torres threads the ball through into the box. Michael Naylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Dean Rodgers. Excellent save.
72.51
Clive Armstrong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Aladino Maiuri.
74.28
Adam Le Saux takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dominic Law reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.16
Carlton Hibbs clumsily knocks into Ruel Hibbs. Carlton Hibbs is warned by the referee again! Ruel Hibbs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.35
Pablo Ramirez threads the ball through to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
84.05
Michael Naylor threads the ball through to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Ruel Hibbs makes a simple pass to Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Rowett. Alexander Rowett beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Burnley
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.7%
26.3%
Play Area
21.1%
46.1%
32.9%

Scorers
George Copping 49
Juan Torres 66

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

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

1.Dean Rodgers (GK)
8
2.Youl Alidor Lachuer (DEF)
6
3.Clive Armstrong (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Butt (DEF)
6
5.Simon Riggott (DEF)
6
6.Eddie Ball (MID)
6
7.Adam Le Saux (MID)yellow card
5
8.Phil Dryden (MID)
6
9.Simon Marsden (ATT)
6
10.Norman Duberry (ATT)
6
11.Duarte Ramos (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlton Plowright (ATT)
6
13.Ruel Hibbs (GK)
6
14.Alexander Rowett (MID)
6