Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
James SmithJames Smith Hexi Lee Hexi Lee
Eduardo SousaE. Sousa75
G
1
G
66Isaiah WalshI. Walsh
Saidu A. YekiniS. Yekini76
D
2
D
64Albert ButraguenoA. Butragueno
Scott MiddletonS. Middleton75
D
3
D
66Daniel RamosD. Ramos
Micka‘l HemdaniM. Hemdani73
D
4
D
66Albert MolownyA. Molowny
Stanley EadieS. Eadie77
M
5
D
60Warren HoweyW. Howey
Robert DeguervilleR. Deguerville78
M
captain6
M
66Alfredo BaroneA. Barone
Silvio NevesS. Neves78
M
7
M
67Richard KanouteR. Kanoute
Callum HendersonC. Henderson81
M
8
M
64Torsten KoschmiederT. Koschmieder
Tobias FrieserT. Frieser74
A
9
A
68Ian CooperI. Cooper
Helder LopesH. Lopes75
A
10captain
A
68David ShearerD. Shearer
Billy ThirlwellB. Thirlwell73
A
11
A
66Kevin GelbK. Gelb
 
Simo RiskaS. Riska37
A
12
G
63Duncan NewbyD. Newby
Tobias BackesT. Backes71
A
13
D
59Ledley CoppingL. Copping
Gouki ShimizuG. Shimizu70
D
14
M
60Anthony HeskeyA. Heskey

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 13,185 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.


0.00
Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
2.59
Saidu A. Yekini hits a low pass to Micka‘l Hemdani. Micka‘l Hemdani hits a low pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Thirlwell and advances towards the goal... Helder Lopes takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
3.39
Torsten Koschmieder knocks the ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb flicks the ball with his head but Eduardo Sousa is on top of it.
6.57
Warren Howey barges into Billy Thirlwell. Warren Howey is shown the yellow card! Billy Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.26
Saidu A. Yekini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Saidu A. Yekini knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Isaiah Walsh!
14.21
Saidu A. Yekini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Ramos.
15.46
Scott Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Neves sees a break and surges forward. Silvio Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
22.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.25
Robert Deguerville knocks the ball forward to Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.16
Micka‘l Hemdani flicks a high pass forward. Robert Deguerville collects the pass. Robert Deguerville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Torsten Koschmieder.
36.50
Stanley Eadie flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Frieser who takes it down. Tobias Frieser chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.17
Stanley Eadie catches Torsten Koschmieder on the ankles. The referee calls over Stanley Eadie and shows him a yellow card! Torsten Koschmieder carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.04
David Shearer threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb plays a one-two with David Shearer and rushes in on goal... Kevin Gelb looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.45
Scott Middleton sees Stanley Eadie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.13
Micka‘l Hemdani flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Neves who takes it down. Silvio Neves threads a neat ball through to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Molowny.
44.53
Scott Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Hemdani. Micka‘l Hemdani threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Isaiah Walsh. Excellent save.
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
48.27
Micka‘l Hemdani comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Gelb. The referee calls over Micka‘l Hemdani and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Gelb runs off the knock.
51.23
Daniel Ramos catches Tobias Frieser on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Frieser stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.13
Callum Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville makes a deft header. Isaiah Walsh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.14
Saidu A. Yekini makes a simple pass to Stanley Eadie. Stanley Eadie threads a neat ball through to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. With a superhuman jump, Tobias Frieser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
60.06
Daniel Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone hits a low pass to Richard Kanoute. Richard Kanoute lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone powers a header at goal. Alfredo Barone scores for Nottingham Forest!!
69.22
Stanley Eadie makes a probing pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Isaiah Walsh is on top of it.
75.56
Daniel Ramos threads a neat ball through to Torsten Koschmieder. Torsten Koschmieder flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Barone and advances towards the goal... Kevin Gelb rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.11
Alfredo Barone makes a simple pass to Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Cooper and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Gelb makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Eduardo Sousa had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
84.47
Torsten Koschmieder knocks the ball forward to Albert Molowny. Albert Molowny makes a simple pass to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
89.40
Warren Howey flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Koschmieder controls it well on his chest. Torsten Koschmieder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Micka‘l Hemdani.
90.00
Callum Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

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

Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
23.5%
42%
34.6%

Scorers
Robert Deguerville 53
Alfredo Barone 60
Kevin Gelb 76, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Gelb of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Sousa (GK)
6
2.Saidu A. Yekini (DEF)
7
3.Scott Middleton (DEF)
6
4.Micka‘l Hemdani (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Stanley Eadie (MID)yellow card
6
6.Robert Deguerville (MID)goal scored
7
7.Silvio Neves (MID)
7
8.Callum Henderson (MID)
6
9.Tobias Frieser (ATT)
6
10.Helder Lopes (ATT)
7
11.Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Simo Riska (ATT)
0
13.Tobias Backes (ATT)
0
14.Gouki Shimizu (DEF)
0

1.Isaiah Walsh (GK)
7
2.Albert Butragueno (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Ramos (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Albert Molowny (DEF)
6
5.Warren Howey (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Alfredo Barone (MID)goal scored
8
7.Richard Kanoute (MID)
6
8.Torsten Koschmieder (MID)
7
9.Ian Cooper (ATT)
6
10.David Shearer (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Gelb (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Duncan Newby (GK)
0
13.Ledley Copping (DEF)
0
14.Anthony Heskey (MID)
0