Match Report

0.00 0-0

Bristol City start the game by kicking off the first half!

2.03 0-0

Nigel Makin takes it forward alone. Nigel Makin edges inside the box! Nigel Makin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. David Jobson comfortably gets down and covers it.

6.40 0-1

Alex Souness flicks a high ball forward to Nabil De Gier who takes it down. Nabil De Gier knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Forbes. Brendan Forbes knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

12.31 0-1

Anthony Heskey flicks a high ball forward to Sven Rösler who takes it down. Sven Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Henry Greening. Henry Greening is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!

16.37 0-1

Nabil De Gier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Forbes. Brendan Forbes shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Riggott comfortably smothers it!

18.06 0-1

Alex Souness passes the ball forward to Henry Greening. Henry Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!

20.15 0-1

With imagination, Anthony Heskey laces a through ball forward to Nabil De Gier. Nabil De Gier plays a one-two with Sven Rösler and advances towards the goal... Nabil De Gier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!

22.29 0-1

Jonathan Thompson catches Alex Souness on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.

28.34 0-1

Nigel Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin plays a scrappy one-two with Omer Powell and advances towards the goal... Wes Murrin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!

36.06 1-1

Nigel Makin advances with the ball. Nigel Makin shoots from 20 yards. David Jobson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

39.03 1-1

Nigel Makin passes the ball forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Thompson advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Jonathan Thompson provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from David Jobson.

45.00 1-1

Jamie Priestley advances with the ball. Jamie Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kwame de Vos.

45.00 1-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 1-1

Derby County start the second half!

48.23 1-1

Nabil De Gier clumsily knocks into Noel Higginbotham. The referee warns Nabil De Gier to calm down! Noel Higginbotham runs off the knock.

53.38 1-1

Nabil De Gier flicks a high pass forward. Sven Rösler controls it well on his chest. Sven Rösler shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Stuart Riggott keeps it out!

55.06 1-1

Noel Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin takes it forward alone. Nigel Makin plays a one-two with Omer Powell and advances towards the goal... Nigel Makin shoots from just inside the box. David Jobson comfortably gets down and covers it.

57.08 1-1

Jonathan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

60.37 1-1

Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with John Harrison replacing Darius Wiltord, Spencer Gerrard replacing Jonathan Thompson and Les Gallagher replacing Omer Powell .

61.43 1-1

Kwame de Vos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nabil De Gier. Nabil De Gier flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Forbes controls it well on his chest. Brendan Forbes puts a great ball through. Nabil De Gier runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

71.18 2-1

Harvey Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard makes a beautiful solo run. Spencer Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

75.20 2-1

David Murphy hacks Wes Murrin from behind! David Murphy is shown the yellow card! Wes Murrin stretches but gets up unharmed.

79.53 2-1

Alex Souness catches Spencer Gerrard on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Souness and shows him a yellow card! Spencer Gerrard stretches but gets up unharmed.

85.05 2-1

Jamie Priestley catches Anthony Heskey on the ankles. Jamie Priestley is warned by the referee! Anthony Heskey stretches but gets up unharmed.

87.10 2-1

Henry Greening catches Nigel Makin on the ankles. The referee calls over Henry Greening and warns him to calm down! Nigel Makin runs off the knock.

89.32 3-1

Jamie Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Makin collects the pass. Nigel Makin flicks a high pass forward. Les Gallagher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Gallagher makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Jobson with no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!

90.00 3-1

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!