Match Report
| Bristol City | Bristol City |  |  | Burnley | Burnley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Daniel Alaba-ige | Daniel Alaba-ige | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paolo Kahn | P. Kahn |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Kelvin Thirlwell | K. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Matt Ferguson | M. Ferguson |  | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Dean Tolley | D. Tolley | |||||||||
| Richard White | R. White | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Des Kirkland | D. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Antonio Guardiola | A. Guardiola |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | James Potts | J. Potts | |||||||||
| Ross Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 |  | Miel Wevers | M. Wevers | |||||||||
| Billy Carragher | B. Carragher | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 42 | | Brian Gallagher | B. Gallagher | |||||||||
| Stan Hunt | S. Hunt | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Dean Lisbie | D. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Bert Melchiot | B. Melchiot | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Warren Smithe | W. Smithe | |||||||||
| David Bishop | D. Bishop | | 66 | A | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Nicky Etherington | N. Etherington | |||||||||
| Eric Gerritsen | E. Gerritsen | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Michael Bridges | M. Bridges | |||||||||
| Oleg Wilcox | O. Wilcox | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Les Thirlwell | L. Thirlwell | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Burnley. A crowd of 4,889 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bristol City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Burnley get the match underway!
8.13
0-0Stan Hunt catches Dean Lisbie on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Lisbie runs off the knock.
12.07
0-0Ross Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Billy Carragher. Billy Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.34
0-0Matt Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Carragher. Billy Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wilcox. Oleg Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
18.31
Brian Gallagher makes a simple pass to Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.22
0-0Antonio Guardiola makes a simple pass to Billy Carragher. Billy Carragher takes it forward alone. Billy Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen flicks the ball with his head but somehow Kelvin Thirlwell manages to keep it out.
22.41
0-0Bristol City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Burnley's defence.
24.18
Billy Carragher makes a probing pass to Oleg Wilcox. Oleg Wilcox plays a perfect one-two with David Bishop and rushes in on goal... Oleg Wilcox takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.09
0-0Stan Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Wilcox. Oleg Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Bishop but he's offside!
36.35
Matt Ferguson threads the ball through to Stan Hunt. Stan Hunt threads the ball through to Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen passes the ball forward but David Bishop is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Bristol City kick off!
47.39
Miel Wevers brings the ball forward. Miel Wevers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Les Thirlwell but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.14
Bert Melchiot makes a simple pass to Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Kirkland.
53.02
Antonio Guardiola threads the ball through to Billy Carragher. Billy Carragher threads the ball through to Oleg Wilcox. Oleg Wilcox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.54
Stan Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, David Bishop. David Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Wilcox but he's offside!
60.12
Brian Gallagher takes it forward alone. Brian Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
61.37
Ross Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Carragher. Billy Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
72.23
0-1Dean Lisbie makes a probing pass to Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell goes all the way! Les Thirlwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Les Thirlwell!
83.44
Burnley are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol City's defence.
85.32
Dean Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.20
Stan Hunt makes a simple pass to David Bishop. David Bishop shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Stan Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, David Bishop. David Bishop shoots from long range but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.1%
29.9%
Play Area
24.1%
42.5%
33.3%
Scorers