Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Watford. A crowd of 20,053 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol City get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Mohammed Amoah passes the ball forward to Stephan Auer. Stephan Auer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.12
0-0Alpay Türkyilmaz clumsily knocks into Ronnie Schouten. Alpay Türkyilmaz is warned by the referee! Ronnie Schouten carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.15
0-0Salomon Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luukas Taulerus. Luukas Taulerus kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Suarez.
9.57
0-0Stephan Auer knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko goes all the way! Youri Salenko takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jacek Boniek.
14.35
Aaron Moncur passes the ball forward to Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Gruber. Sebastian Gruber shoots from 20 yards. Yyvind Halle easily smothers it.
15.21
Jose Fortes Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bergkamp. Ivan Bergkamp brings the ball forward. Ivan Bergkamp plays a perfect one-two with Davor Petrovic and rushes in on goal... Ivan Bergkamp shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.01
Nordin El-Karkouri threads the ball through to Stephan Auer. Stephan Auer kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth goes all the way! Peter Unsworth tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
18.18
Jose Fortes Suarez advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Suarez makes a simple pass to Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner goes all the way! Carlo Brunner shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.08
0-1Pascal Frei knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Gruber. Sebastian Gruber shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.18
0-1Marek Malkowski makes a probing pass to Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic kicks a strong pass forward to Carlo Brunner but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.16
Pascal Frei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner plays a perfect one-two with Davor Petrovic and rushes in on goal... Carlo Brunner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.26
Maarten Strupar decides to run forward with the ball. Maarten Strupar finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jacek Boniek!
45.00
Salomon Billong makes a simple pass to Luukas Taulerus. Luukas Taulerus makes a probing pass to Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth goes all the way! Peter Unsworth tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jacek Boniek had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Watford start the second half!
47.41
Marek Malkowski passes the ball forward to Sebastian Gruber. Sebastian Gruber shoots from long range but it flies wide!
49.31
Luukas Taulerus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacek Boniek who gathers it comfortably.
54.52
Youri Salenko clumsily knocks into Stephan Gyan. The referee calls over Youri Salenko and warns him to calm down! Stephan Gyan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.31
Ivan Bergkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.33
Salomon Billong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maarten Strupar. Maarten Strupar makes a simple pass to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
67.34
Ronnie Schouten makes a simple pass to Ivan Bergkamp. Ivan Bergkamp passes the ball forward to Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.52
Ronnie Schouten makes a beautiful solo run. Ronnie Schouten passes the ball forward to Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Gruber. Sebastian Gruber is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.41
Pascal Frei makes a probing pass to Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.51
Ivan Bergkamp sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Bergkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.48
1-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.45
Pascal Frei makes a probing pass to Sebastian Gruber. Sebastian Gruber plays a perfect one-two with Davor Petrovic and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Gruber shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31.2%
40.3%
28.6%
Scorers
| Peter Unsworth 45 | Sebastian Gruber 20, 89 Carlo Brunner 82 |