Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 12,984 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Davis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Davis.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off and get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Mohammed Lawal kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Blaise Tébily through on goal. Blaise Tébily looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Carl Lee manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.59
Ralph Granville sees Meziane Boukrami in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Meziane Boukrami lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Götz. Eric Götz makes a deft header but Carl Lee is on top of it.
6.28
Adolfo Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Tolley. Seth Tolley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
9.43
0-0Wes Murrin threads the ball through to Seth Tolley. Seth Tolley shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.17
Gary Booth flicks a high ball forward to James Unsworth who takes it down. James Unsworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James deftly passes the ball to Stefan Völler, releasing him through on goal. Stefan Völler tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.13
Wes Murrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James whips in a cross ball towards Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.24
Wes Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Lee Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lee Smith shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jurek Deyna smothers it!
21.06
Ralph Granville makes a simple pass to Blaise Tébily. Blaise Tébily knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt heads the ball goalwards but somehow Carl Lee manages to keep it out.
22.55
0-0Meziane Boukrami flicks a high pass forward to Blaise Tébily who brings the ball under control. Blaise Tébily knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Galindo.
24.10
Adolfo Hierro threads a neat ball through to Lee Smith. Lee Smith advances inside the box! Lee Smith strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.28
Diego Maoulida flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Grantt who takes it down. Aaron Grantt makes a simple pass to Blaise Tébily. Blaise Tébily knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Götz. Eric Götz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.59
Wes Murrin makes a simple pass to Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro rushes past Meziane Boukrami! Adolfo Hierro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Jurek Deyna is on top of it.
38.03
With some swift thinking, Meziane Boukrami plays the ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt plays a one-two with Ralph Granville and rushes in on goal... Aaron Grantt rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Carl Lee!
40.19
Mauricio Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Diego Maoulida. Diego Maoulida knocks the ball forward to Eric Götz. Eric Götz tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Carl Lee!
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Bristol City start the second half!
48.17
0-0Samuel Pinheiro launches a long ball forward. Wes Murrin plays a one-two with Scott James and rushes in on goal... Wes Murrin comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but is blocked by Mohammed Lawal's outstretched leg.
51.39
0-0Meziane Boukrami brings the ball forward. Meziane Boukrami flicks a high pass forward. Blaise Tébily collects the pass. Blaise Tébily knocks the ball forward to Eric Götz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.03
Tadashi Kikuchi flicks a high ball forward to Meziane Boukrami who takes it down. Meziane Boukrami sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Carl Lee gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
54.06
Anthony Nappi flicks a high pass forward to Meziane Boukrami who brings the ball under control. Meziane Boukrami runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Meziane Boukrami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Lee who gathers it comfortably.
57.54
0-0James Unsworth barges into Blaise Tébily. The referee calls over James Unsworth and shows him a yellow card! Blaise Tébily runs off the knock.
59.04
Mauricio Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.43
0-0Oxford United have made 2 substitutions with Ricardo Hierro replacing Eric Götz and Wayne Hapgood replacing Blaise Tébily .
65.04
Tadashi Kikuchi makes a beautiful solo run. Tadashi Kikuchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Lee who gathers it comfortably.
72.55
0-1Diego Maoulida hits a low pass to Ricardo Hierro. Ricardo Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.10
Nuno Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Hierro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Seth Tolley who brings the ball under control. Seth Tolley makes a great pass forward. Wes Murrin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
78.19
Mauricio Del Sol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville rushes past James Unsworth! Ralph Granville takes a shot at goal. Ralph Granville scores for Oxford United!!
81.41
Adolfo Hierro knocks the ball forward to Seth Tolley. Seth Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.47
Wes Murrin threads a neat ball through to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler knocks the ball forward to Scott James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
25.6%
42.3%
32.1%
Scorers
| Ralph Granville 73, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Granville of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Lee (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gary Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Unsworth (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Samuel Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Galindo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adolfo Hierro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wes Murrin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lee Smith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Seth Tolley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Völler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aaron Kluivert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonathan Serrant (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Terry Forbes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jurek Deyna (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Lawal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Del Sol (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Anthony Nappi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tadashi Kikuchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Granville (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Diego Maoulida (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Meziane Boukrami (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Aaron Grantt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eric Götz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Blaise Tébily (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Milligan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Wayne Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |