Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play Málaga in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 20,663 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Málaga kicking off!
3.38
Yurtcan Izzet advances with the ball. Yurtcan Izzet plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Boutaris and rushes in on goal... Yurtcan Izzet shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.45
Narcise Olivier Crespo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo Bratseth. Jo Bratseth decides to run forward with the ball. Jo Bratseth passes the ball forward to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz tries a spectacular strike. Pablo Guerrero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.23
Jo Bratseth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sakis Intzidis. Sakis Intzidis shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.43
Giovani Ochoa makes a simple pass to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Sakis Intzidis. Sakis Intzidis shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
16.24
Daniel J. Andersson chips the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Radet. Luis Radet lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Yyvind Halle.
22.25
Daniel J. Andersson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.16
Yurtcan Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Radet. Luis Radet plays a perfect one-two with Igor Kolyvanov and rushes in on goal... Luis Radet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Yyvind Halle easily smothers it!
44.53
Goran Prosinecki comes in with a late challenge on Stephan Auer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephan Auer runs off the knock.
45.00
Stephan Auer makes a probing pass to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz goes all the way! Alpay Türkyilmaz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Pablo Guerrero manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Bristol City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
Fouad Kachloul passes the ball forward to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Radet. Luis Radet plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Boutaris and rushes in on goal... Luis Radet rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Yyvind Halle!
48.38
Narcise Olivier Crespo threads the ball through to Giovani Ochoa. Giovani Ochoa knocks the ball forward to Sakis Intzidis. Sakis Intzidis tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.53
Yurtcan Izzet knocks the ball forward to Luis Radet. Luis Radet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yyvind Halle who gathers it comfortably.
57.25
Fouad Kachloul threads the ball through to Claus Riise. Claus Riise decides to run forward with the ball. Claus Riise lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.08
Claus Riise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Radet. Luis Radet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Beagrie.
66.22
Fouad Kachloul passes the ball forward to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet makes a simple pass to Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Beagrie.
67.28
Fouad Kachloul makes a probing pass to Goran Prosinecki. Goran Prosinecki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris threads the ball through to Igor Kolyvanov but he's offside!
69.02
Igor Kolyvanov catches Andy Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee calls over Igor Kolyvanov and warns him to calm down! Andy Mckinlay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.17
Goran Prosinecki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Radet. Luis Radet goes all the way! Luis Radet tries a spectacular strike. Yyvind Halle easily smothers it.
73.34
Erno Forsstrom makes a probing pass to Claus Riise. Claus Riise knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Boutaris. Alexander Boutaris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.14
Narcise Olivier Crespo comes in with a late challenge on Igor Kolyvanov. Narcise Olivier Crespo is given a warning by the referee! Igor Kolyvanov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.15
Giovani Ochoa chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Lockley. Sylvain Lockley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.34
Claus Riise comes in with a late challenge on Giovani Ochoa. Claus Riise is given a warning by the referee! Giovani Ochoa stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.12
Jo Bratseth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz shoots from outside the area but somehow Pablo Guerrero manages to keep it out.
89.18
Matt McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Lockley. Sylvain Lockley goes all the way! Sylvain Lockley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Pablo Guerrero easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Yurtcan Izzet of Málaga

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.9411764705882 vs 47.0588235294118
Play Area
Home team third: 29.41%, Midfield: 45.88%, Away team third: 24.71%