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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play Motherwell in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Motherwell get the match underway!
6.53
0-0Callum Burley flicks a high pass forward. Lars Stiepermann collects the pass. Lars Stiepermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.04
0-0Benoit Santarelli flicks a high pass forward. Des Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Sherwood plays a quick one-two with Lars Stiepermann and rushes in on goal... Des Sherwood shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Aladino Maiuri manages to gather it.
10.25
0-1Gregorio Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to James Maclean. James Maclean shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for James Maclean!
14.43
Moussa Tomczyk hits it upfield. James Maclean advances inside the box! James Maclean tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Aladino Maiuri.
15.51
0-1Corner kick to Motherwell. Callum Burley plays it to the near post. Garry Mcinnes shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.07
Callum Burley flicks a high ball forward to James Maclean who takes it down. James Maclean lofts in a cross ball towards Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood connects with a diving header. It's there!! Aladino Maiuri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.10
0-2Garry Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli passes the ball forward to James Maclean. James Maclean passes the ball forward but Des Sherwood is offside!
22.53
0-2Richard Meiklejohn makes a strong solo run forward. Richard Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Des Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Des Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Potts.
24.13
Richard Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli flicks a high pass forward. Des Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Sherwood shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
26.07
Jose Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clive Blake.
33.28
Thierry Granville flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Potts collects the pass. Dennis Potts makes an attacking run forward. Dennis Potts rushes past Richard Meiklejohn! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dennis Potts provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.43
Richard Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli knocks the ball forward to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.14
Benoit Santarelli flicks a high pass forward. Des Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Des Sherwood shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
47.14
0-3James Maclean catches Thierry Granville on the ankles. The referee warns James Maclean to calm down! Thierry Granville runs off the knock.
51.33
With some swift thinking, Benoit Santarelli plays the ball forward to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards James Maclean. James Maclean rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.40
Benoit Santarelli threads the ball through to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann whips in a cross ball towards James Maclean. James Maclean flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.02
Benoit Santarelli threads the ball through to James Maclean. James Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Sherwood but the linesman indicates offside!
61.45
Benoit Santarelli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Benoit Santarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Sherwood but he's offside!
66.14
John Gemmill barges into Benoit Santarelli. The referee warns John Gemmill to calm down! Benoit Santarelli runs off the knock.
72.34
Clive Blake flicks a high pass forward. Ludovic Diawara controls it well on his chest. Ludovic Diawara advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ludovic Diawara provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
75.38
Benoit Santarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Maclean. James Maclean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.34
0-4Motherwell have made a substitution with Adolfo Galadames replacing Moussa Tomczyk .
78.37
Pierre G. Cristallini flicks a high pass forward to John Gemmill who brings the ball under control. John Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Ludovic Diawara. Ludovic Diawara is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
83.43
Benoit Santarelli chips the ball to his team mate, James Maclean. James Maclean knocks in a cross ball towards Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Aladino Maiuri manages to keep it out.
84.53
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood shoots from 20 yards. Des Sherwood scores for Motherwell!! The crowd cheers as the Englishman celebrates his hattrick!
89.41
Benoit Santarelli decides to run forward with the ball. Benoit Santarelli flicks a high pass forward. Des Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Sherwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Des Sherwood scores for Motherwell!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| James Maclean 10, 51 Des Sherwood 16, 39, 85, 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aladino Maiuri (GK)
6
2. Thierry Granville (DEF)
6
3. Neil Gough (DEF)
6
4. Clive Blake (DEF)
6
5. Dennis Potts (MID)
6
6. Marcus Sharpe (MID)
6
7. Pierre G. Cristallini (MID)
6
8. Jon Prior (MID)
6
9. Ludovic Diawara (ATT)
6
10. John Gemmill (ATT)
6
11. Sean De Icco (ATT)
6
12. Marco Bertotto (ATT)
0
13. Paul Mason (MID)
0
14. Dominic Law (DEF)
0
1. Julian Gerlach (GK)
6
2. Jose Ferrer (DEF)
6
3. Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Moussa Tomczyk (DEF)
6
6. Garry Mcinnes (DEF)
6
7. Callum Burley (MID)
6
8. Benoit Santarelli (MID)
8
9. James Maclean (ATT)
8
10. Lars Stiepermann (ATT)
6
11. Des Sherwood (ATT)
9
12. Arnauld Siroti (MID)
0
13. Winston Wiekens (ATT)
0
14. Adolfo Galadames (ATT)
6