Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Bristol CityBristol City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Massimiliano MalafronteM. Malafronte52
G
1
G
49Steve GranvilleS. Granville
Mike GalliM. Galli66
D
captain2
D
51Anthony HenryA. Henry
Frank DelaneyF. Delaney55
D
3
D
46Tommy MoncurT. Moncur
Norman InceN. Ince54
D
4captain
D
45Adrian AdamsA. Adams
Tiago AndradeT. Andrade49
D
5
M
57Darius CarltonD. Carlton
Eoin AthertonE. Atherton57
M
6
M
52Tim HenryT. Henry
Adam McgrealA. Mcgreal52
M
7
M
51James UpsonJ. Upson
Max BurbageM. Burbage49
M
8
M
51Lomano McgrealL. Mcgreal
Sebastian MetzgerS. Metzger55
A
9
A
59Graham WiseG. Wise
Tim KitsonT. Kitson48
A
10
A
55Leon Wright-PhillipsL. Wright-Phillips
George CooperG. Cooper44
A
11
A
52John LampardJ. Lampard
 
Paul CoppingerP. Coppinger52
G
12
M
50Eddie StewartE. Stewart
Teddy BlakeT. Blake49
G
13
A
48Anthony HarleyA. Harley
Tony GascoigneT. Gascoigne47
D
14
D
45Michael EustaceM. Eustace

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 4,268 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Smith.


0.00
Luton Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
Lomano Mcgreal threads the ball through to John Lampard. John Lampard finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
4.48
Adrian Adams flicks a high ball forward to Darius Carlton who takes it down. Darius Carlton sees Leon Wright-Phillips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.14
Anthony Henry flicks a high pass forward. James Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Wise. Graham Wise shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.55
Norman Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Max Burbage. Max Burbage plays the ball forward to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards George Cooper. George Cooper rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.57
Lomano Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips threads the ball through into the box. Graham Wise comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.50
Anthony Henry flicks a high ball forward to James Upson who takes it down. With imagination, James Upson plays the ball forward to John Lampard. John Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.06
Eoin Atherton threads a neat ball through to Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson lofts in a cross ball towards George Cooper. George Cooper connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.47
Frank Delaney threads a neat ball through to Max Burbage. Seeing a gap ahead, Max Burbage plays the ball forward to Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
34.55
Adrian Adams threads the ball through to James Upson. James Upson makes a beautiful solo run. James Upson whips in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.56
Lomano Mcgreal changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards John Lampard. Frank Delaney comes in with a late challenge on John Lampard. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
44.20
Adam Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol City kick off!
47.22
Adam Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. George Cooper collects the pass. George Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. With a superhuman jump, Sebastian Metzger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
49.10
Tommy Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Mcgreal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Mcgreal sees a break and surges forward. Lomano Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.58
Max Burbage makes a simple pass to Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
54.43
Anthony Henry barges into George Cooper. The referee brings Anthony Henry to one side and gives him a warning! George Cooper runs off the knock.
55.57
Max Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Metzger collects the pass. Sebastian Metzger finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
57.11
Tim Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Wise. Graham Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.27
Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Teddy Blake replacing George Cooper and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .Bristol City have made a substitution with Anthony Harley replacing Adrian Adams .
63.03
Adam Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Luton Town!
67.15
Max Burbage hacks Darius Carlton from behind! The referee calls over Max Burbage and shows him a yellow card! Darius Carlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.05
Adam Mcgreal comes in with a late challenge on Tim Henry. The referee brings Adam Mcgreal to one side and gives him a warning! Tim Henry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.31
Adam Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Anthony Harley comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Metzger. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
75.08
Anthony Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Henry. Tim Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Wise. Graham Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips whips the ball goalwards with his head. Massimiliano Malafronte gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
77.05
Adam Mcgreal clumsily knocks into Tommy Moncur. The referee brings Adam Mcgreal to one side and gives him another warning! Tommy Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.01
Anthony Harley flicks a high pass forward to James Upson who brings the ball under control. James Upson threads a neat ball through to Graham Wise. Graham Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Delaney.
85.21
Lomano Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Lampard. John Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Massimiliano Malafronte had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
89.43
Darius Carlton hits a low pass to John Lampard. John Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Delaney.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Bristol City
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
25.9%
43.5%
30.6%

Scorers
Sebastian Metzger 63
Leon Wright-Phillips 49, 57
Graham Wise 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Wright-Phillips of Bristol City

Match Ratings
1.Massimiliano Malafronte (GK)
6
2.Mike Galli (DEF)
6
3.Frank Delaney (DEF)
6
4.Norman Ince (DEF)
6
5.Tiago Andrade (DEF)
6
6.Eoin Atherton (MID)
6
7.Adam Mcgreal (MID)
6
8.Max Burbage (MID)yellow card
6
9.Sebastian Metzger (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Tim Kitson (ATT)
6
11.George Cooper (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Coppinger (GK)
6
13.Teddy Blake (GK)
6
14.Tony Gascoigne (DEF)
0

1.Steve Granville (GK)
6
2.Anthony Henry (DEF)
6
3.Tommy Moncur (DEF)
7
4.Adrian Adams (DEF)
6
5.Darius Carlton (MID)
6
6.Tim Henry (MID)
6
7.James Upson (MID)
7
8.Lomano Mcgreal (MID)
8
9.Graham Wise (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Leon Wright-Phillips (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.John Lampard (ATT)
6
 
12.Eddie Stewart (MID)
0
13.Anthony Harley (ATT)
6
14.Michael Eustace (DEF)
0