Brett Pitman's Close Call: Bristol City vs Sheffield Wednesday, FA Cup Match, 08/01/2011

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Brett Pitman's Close Call: Bristol City vs Sheffield Wednesday, FA Cup Match, 08/01/2011

Bristol Citys Brett Pitman goes close with a shot - - 08/01/2011 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - FA Cup - Bristol City v Sheffield Wednesday - Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, England

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In this thrilling moment captured at Ashton Gate Stadium on 8th January 2011, Bristol City's forward Brett Pitman comes agonizingly close to scoring against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup match. With the scoreline evenly balanced, the tension was palpable as both teams fought for supremacy in the Championship clash. Pitman, a key player for Bristol City in the 2010-11 season, seized an opportunity to break the deadlock. In a flash, he received the ball from a teammate, took a few steps forward, and unleashed a powerful shot towards the Sheffield Wednesday goal. The crowd held their breath as the ball soared through the air, its trajectory seeming to defy gravity as it sailed towards the net. However, fate had other plans. Sheffield Wednesday's goalkeeper, alert to the danger, managed to get a hand to the ball and tip it over the crossbar. The stadium erupted in groans as the opportunity went begging, but the determination in Pitman's eyes showed that he was far from being discouraged. The FA Cup match between Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday was a classic encounter, with both teams giving their all in the pursuit of victory. Despite this close call, the final score remained 0-0, and the game went to a replay, which ultimately ended in a 2-1 win for Sheffield Wednesday. Nonetheless, this moment encapsulates the excitement and drama of football, with Pitman's near-goal serving as a reminder of the unpredictability and thrill that comes with every match. This photograph, taken by Joe Meredith, captures the intensity and emotion of the moment, immortalizing a pivotal moment in the history of Bristol City Football Club.

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