Match Report


Bristol CityBristol City     Norwich CityNorwich City
Andy BentleyAndy Bentley Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Carl LeeC. Lee70
G
1
G
70Pim HespP. Hesp
Gary BoothG. Booth63
D
2
D
66Darius NevilleD. Neville
Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro70
D
3
D
65Marvin BlackM. Black
James UnsworthJ. Unsworth53
D
4
D
67Natale CastellazziN. Castellazzi
Guilherme RegoG. Rego59
D
5
D
70Johnny ChaussidiereJ. Chaussidiere
Adolfo HierroA. Hierro73
M
captain6captain
M
73Magnus MoukokoM. Moukoko
Max KoncheskyM. Konchesky53
M
7
M
56Christian HankeC. Hanke
Gavin WiseG. Wise66
M
8
A
66Paul HeeringP. Heering
Aaron KluivertA. Kluivert72
A
9
A
68Roberto SantosR. Santos
Jonathan SerrantJ. Serrant72
A
10
A
65Daniel JacobsD. Jacobs
Stefan VöllerS. Völler71
A
11
A
66Richard McGroryR. McGrory
 
Terry ForbesT. Forbes70
A
12
A
48Jose Fortes MunozJ. Munoz
Seth TolleyS. Tolley73
A
13
D
61Albert LopezA. Lopez
Alec DavidsonA. Davidson71
A
14
D
65Jimmy KooimanJ. Kooiman

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 12,417 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.


0.00
Bristol City get the match underway!
2.52
James Unsworth pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, James Unsworth laces a weighted ball forward to Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Kluivert but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.41
Adolfo Hierro hits a low pass to Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Pim Hesp keeps it out!
6.27
Adolfo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Völler controls it well on his chest. Stefan Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Serrant. With a superhuman jump, Jonathan Serrant connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
9.58
Magnus Moukoko flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Hanke. Christian Hanke shoots from distance. Christian Hanke scores for Norwich City!!
14.21
With a delightful solo run, Magnus Moukoko stretches the opposition's defence. Magnus Moukoko whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.09
Johnny Chaussidiere threads a neat ball through to Christian Hanke. Christian Hanke knocks the ball forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory cuts inside the box! Richard McGrory side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Norwich City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.50
Christian Hanke chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
30.52
Magnus Moukoko knocks the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs makes a probing pass to Roberto Santos but he's offside!
32.36
Max Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Serrant. Jonathan Serrant shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.56
Magnus Moukoko knocks the ball forward to Paul Heering. Paul Heering finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Christian Hanke flicks a high ball forward to Magnus Moukoko who takes it down. Magnus Moukoko lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. The Bristol City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
47.28
Christian Hanke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.18
Gary Booth passes the ball forward to Max Konchesky. Max Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Völler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Völler makes a great pass forward. Jonathan Serrant runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.33
Stefan Völler passes the ball forward to Jonathan Serrant. Jonathan Serrant shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Pim Hesp.
58.07
It's a corner kick. Gavin Wise loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Daniel Jacobs reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.12
Johnny Chaussidiere comes in with a late challenge on Gary Booth. The referee warns Johnny Chaussidiere to calm down! Gary Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.41
Magnus Moukoko flicks a high pass forward. Richard McGrory collects the pass. Richard McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Daniel Jacobs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
61.38
James Unsworth receives the ball from a throw-in from Guilherme Rego. James Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Booth. Gary Booth changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Booth whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.24
Aaron Kluivert comes in with a late challenge on Christian Hanke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Hanke stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.57
Gary Booth threads a neat ball through to Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro plays a one-two with Gavin Wise and advances towards the goal... Adolfo Hierro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
71.33
James Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Serrant who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Serrant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Neville.
77.15
Norwich City have made a substitution with Jose Fortes Munoz replacing Christian Hanke .
79.08
Max Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Hierro controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.03
Johnny Chaussidiere comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Hierro. Johnny Chaussidiere is given another warning by the referee! Adolfo Hierro runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bristol City

Norwich City
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
29%
42%
29%

Scorers
Stefan Völler 79
Christian Hanke 10
Paul Heering 41
Richard McGrory 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Magnus Moukoko of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Carl Lee (GK)
6
2.Gary Booth (DEF)
7
3.Samuel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4.James Unsworth (DEF)
7
5.Guilherme Rego (DEF)
6
6.Adolfo Hierro (MID)
7
7.Max Konchesky (MID)
6
8.Gavin Wise (MID)
6
9.Aaron Kluivert (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Jonathan Serrant (ATT)
6
11.Stefan Völler (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Terry Forbes (ATT)
0
13.Seth Tolley (ATT)
0
14.Alec Davidson (ATT)
0

1.Pim Hesp (GK)
7
2.Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3.Marvin Black (DEF)
6
4.Natale Castellazzi (DEF)
6
5.Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
5
6.Magnus Moukoko (MID)
9
7.Christian Hanke (MID)goal scored
8
8.Paul Heering (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Roberto Santos (ATT)
6
10.Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6
11.Richard McGrory (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jose Fortes Munoz (ATT)
6
13.Albert Lopez (DEF)
0
14.Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
0