Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play Cheltenham Town in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bristol City and Cheltenham Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Bristol City and Cheltenham Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Cheltenham Town kick off!
3.53
0-0Bristol City are easily keeping Cheltenham Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
6.19
Cheltenham Town are easily keeping Bristol City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
10.21
0-0Alejandro Segura passes the ball forward to Gunnar Soltvedt. Gunnar Soltvedt finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
12.02
Andre Mapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Thanassis Iosifidis. Thanassis Iosifidis flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister makes a simple pass to Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.09
0-0Thanassis Iosifidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Mangone who gathers it comfortably.
16.11
0-0Lefteris Kipouros chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Amoah. Mark Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Thomas Mangone.
18.15
0-0Lefteris Kipouros hacks Jean-Michel Giublesi from behind! Lefteris Kipouros is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Michel Giublesi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.47
Alfredo Butragueno decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Michel Giublesi. Jean-Michel Giublesi finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
24.07
Paul White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.48
Francisco Ferreira makes a probing pass to Mark Amoah. Mark Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker whips in a cross ball towards Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Thomas Mangone manages to gather it comfortably.
28.10
Francisco Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Thanassis Iosifidis. Thanassis Iosifidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
30.29
Vinicio E. Mazzoleni takes it forward alone. Vinicio E. Mazzoleni lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Soltvedt. Gunnar Soltvedt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.33
Ruben Meza flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
39.40
Thanassis Iosifidis advances with the ball. Thanassis Iosifidis whips in a cross ball towards Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.48
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.50
Francisco Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul White. Paul White knocks the ball to his team mate, Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan plays a perfect one-two with Ronnie Walker and rushes in on goal... Michel Pardeilhan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
48.49
Alejandro Segura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Dahlin. Johan Dahlin lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Soltvedt. Gunnar Soltvedt directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Bryan Fernandes!
51.12
0-1Thanassis Iosifidis chips the ball to his team mate, Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister heads the ball goalwards. Alec Mcallister scores for Cheltenham Town!!
55.09
Sven Behrens makes a probing pass to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Soltvedt. Gunnar Soltvedt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.12
Yuri Netto makes a simple pass to Gunnar Soltvedt. Gunnar Soltvedt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lefteris Kipouros.
63.24
Sven Behrens knocks the ball forward to Junji Nakamura. Junji Nakamura brings the ball forward. Junji Nakamura whips in a cross ball towards Johan Dahlin. Johan Dahlin flicks the ball with his head. Bryan Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
67.34
Sven Behrens chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto makes a simple pass to Johan Dahlin. Johan Dahlin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.11
Ruben Meza passes the ball forward to Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ronnie Walker!
79.40
Thanassis Iosifidis sees space and advances. Thanassis Iosifidis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.43
Lefteris Kipouros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul White. Paul White makes a probing pass to Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker whips in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.51
Paul White passes the ball forward to Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
87.40
Paul White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Mangone who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
0-2Ruben Meza hacks Alfredo Butragueno from behind! The referee calls over Ruben Meza and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Butragueno grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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