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 Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 4,579 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
2.36
0-0Ian Froggatt threads the ball through to Steven Crooks. Steven Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui goes all the way! Brahim Ferhaoui tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
3.46
0-0Marco Arce hacks Stan Hunt from behind! The referee calls over Marco Arce and warns him to calm down! Stan Hunt runs off the knock.
6.15
1-0Richard White knocks the ball forward to Bert Melchiot. Bert Melchiot makes a simple pass to David Bishop. David Bishop shoots from outside the area. Jarmo Forsstrom is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.59
1-0Antonio Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bert Melchiot. Bert Melchiot knocks the ball forward to Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
16.10
1-0Marco Arce flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.01
Ian Froggatt threads the ball through to Marco Arce. Marco Arce kicks a strong pass forward to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.06
1-0Bristol City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
32.16
Billy Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Bishop. David Bishop plays a perfect one-two with Oleg Wilcox and rushes in on goal... David Bishop cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.18
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.48
Kevin Naysmith brings the ball forward. Kevin Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
44.29
Marco Arce sees space and advances. Marco Arce knocks in a cross ball towards Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Marco Arce makes a probing pass to Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday get the second half underway!
47.17
Ian Froggatt makes a probing pass to Steven Crooks. Steven Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.31
Jakob Vogel surges forward with the ball. Jakob Vogel passes the ball forward to Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
63.35
Bert Melchiot makes a simple pass to David Bishop. David Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jarmo Forsstrom who gathers it comfortably.
65.51
Ross Gascoigne catches Brahim Ferhaoui on the ankles. The referee calls over Ross Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Brahim Ferhaoui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.13
Stan Hunt takes it forward alone. Stan Hunt plays a perfect one-two with Eric Gerritsen and rushes in on goal... Stan Hunt rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.18
1-0Brahim Ferhaoui hacks Matt Ferguson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Ferguson runs off the knock.
71.58
Stan Hunt makes a simple pass to Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen plays a perfect one-two with David Bishop and rushes in on goal... Eric Gerritsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eric Gerritsen!
77.38
2-0Stan Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen passes the ball forward but David Bishop is offside!
78.40
Kevin Naysmith threads the ball through to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui finds some space and shoots from distance but Paolo Kahn is on top of it.
81.07
Kevin Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ross Gascoigne.
84.40
Jakob Vogel barges into Stan Hunt. The referee calls over Jakob Vogel and warns him to calm down! Stan Hunt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.07
Billy Carragher knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Vogel.
90.00
2-0Stan Hunt clumsily knocks into Marco Arce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Arce carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
23.8%
44%
32.1%
Scorers