Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play Newcastle United in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bristol City and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.13
Miguel Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Pierre G. Cristallini. The referee calls over Miguel Almeida and warns him to calm down! Pierre G. Cristallini runs off the knock.
3.01
Clive Blake surges forward with the ball. Clive Blake knocks the ball forward to Bill May. Bill May plays a one-two with Ludovic Diawara and advances towards the goal... Bill May takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.57
Arthur Eadie knocks the ball forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.40
Dion Laver hits a low pass to George Human. George Human lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton directs the ball goalwards with his head. Aladino Maiuri didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.21
Clive Blake flicks a high pass forward to Pierre G. Cristallini who brings the ball under control. Pierre G. Cristallini advances with the ball. Pierre G. Cristallini controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Bill May through on goal. Bill May strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
14.28
Dion Laver threads a neat ball through to George Human. George Human threads the ball through to Emile May but he's offside!
15.54
Under pressure, Clive Blake clears the ball far upfield. Bill May knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
20.10
Thierry Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Sharpe. Marcus Sharpe sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Sharpe finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.23
Arthur Eadie threads a neat ball through to George Human. George Human knocks the ball forward to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Miguel Almeida scores for Newcastle United!!
30.00
Miguel Almeida knocks the ball forward to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards Emile May. Emile May heads the ball goalwards but Aladino Maiuri is on top of his game. Excellent save!
32.35
Mike Rowett makes a probing pass to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton advances inside the box! Carl Lawton takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.35
Newcastle United are dictating the run of play here today.
38.51
Mike Rowett kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Oakes. Edward Oakes flicks a high pass forward to Emile May who brings the ball under control. Emile May knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.39
Mike Rowett knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Eadie. Arthur Eadie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arthur Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Laver. Dion Laver finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Aladino Maiuri.
43.55
Miguel Almeida takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Sean De Icco reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol City kick off!
48.53
Arthur Eadie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Laver. Dion Laver laces a weighted ball forward to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton whips in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human whips the ball goalwards with his head. Aladino Maiuri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.01
Seth Lawton sees Dion Laver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Aladino Maiuri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.16
Carl Lawton sees George Human in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Human lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida makes a deft header but is denied by Aladino Maiuri. Excellent save.
59.12
Clive Blake flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Sharpe controls it well on his chest. Marcus Sharpe tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.08
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alan Davies replacing Mike Rowett .
63.25
Edward Oakes chips the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aladino Maiuri who gathers it comfortably.
65.31
Edward Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Laver. Dion Laver flicks a high pass forward. Emile May controls it well on his chest. Emile May sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.03
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Hamilton Parra replacing Seth Lawton and Alistair Granville replacing Alexander Clarke and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.04
Edward Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile May. Emile May threads a neat ball through to Hamilton Parra. Hamilton Parra tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.41
Miguel Almeida hits a long diagonal ball forward. Hamilton Parra lofts in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.40
Thierry Granville flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Law controls it well on his chest. Dominic Law threads the ball through to Jon Prior. Jon Prior whips in a cross ball towards Sean De Icco. Sean De Icco heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.17
Emile May sees George Human in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Human knocks in a cross ball towards Hamilton Parra. Hamilton Parra makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 33.3333333333333 vs 66.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 34.85%, Midfield: 39.39%, Away team third: 25.76%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Human of Newcastle United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Clive Blake (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Law (DEF)
6
5. Paul Mason (MID)
6
6. Marcus Sharpe (MID)
6
8. Jon Prior (MID)
6
6
10. Bill May (ATT)
6
11. Sean De Icco (ATT)
6

12. Marco Bertotto (ATT)
0
13. Michael Naylor (MID)
0
14. Alex Dickov (DEF)
0

2. Arthur Eadie (DEF)
7
3. Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
4. Mike Rowett (DEF)
6
7
6. Dion Laver (MID)
7
7. Emile May (MID)
8
9. Carl Lawton (ATT)
9
10. George Human (ATT)
9
11. Seth Lawton (ATT)
6

6
13. Alan Davies (MID)
6