Match Report
| Manchester City | Manchester City |  |  | Cambridge United | Cambridge United | ||||||||||||||||
| Giannis Manager | Giannis Manager | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Moffat | D. Moffat |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Richard Brand | R. Brand | |||||||||
| Warren Heskey | W. Heskey | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Isaiah Atherton | I. Atherton | |||||||||
| Alex Dalglish | A. Dalglish |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Ian Bower | I. Bower | |||||||||
| Phil Haynes | P. Haynes | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Mick Smithe | M. Smithe | |||||||||
| Kyle Moose | K. Moose |  | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Norman Southgate | N. Southgate | |||||||||
| Daniel Roberts | D. Roberts | | 38 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Steve Sherwood | S. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Simon Wieland | S. Wieland |  | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Stanley Dixon | S. Dixon | |||||||||
| Cheyne Jones | C. Jones |  | 77 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Wayne Fox | W. Fox | |||||||||
| Syd Evans | S. Evans | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Emile Benali | E. Benali | |||||||||
| Anthony Potts | A. Potts | | 82 | A | | 10 | | A | 41 | | Alexander Johnson | A. Johnson | |||||||||
| Graham Watson | G. Watson | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Des Anderton | D. Anderton | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play Cambridge United in this league cup game. A crowd of 4,576 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
16.00
0-0Kyle Moose clumsily knocks into Wayne Fox. The referee calls over Kyle Moose and shows him a yellow card! Wayne Fox runs off the knock.
21.06
0-0Simon Wieland threads the ball through to Syd Evans. Syd Evans goes all the way! Syd Evans makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.30
Phil Haynes threads the ball through to Simon Wieland. Simon Wieland sees space and advances. Simon Wieland makes a probing pass to Syd Evans. Syd Evans shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.55
Warren Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts knocks the ball forward to Graham Watson. Graham Watson rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
28.14
0-0Daniel Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Richard Brand manages to keep it out.
30.39
1-0Alex Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson goes all the way! Graham Watson takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graham Watson!
36.19
1-0Alex Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Simon Wieland. Simon Wieland chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Evans. Syd Evans threads the ball through to Graham Watson but he's offside!
38.27
1-0Wayne Fox passes the ball forward to Alexander Johnson. Alexander Johnson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Haynes.
39.13
Kyle Moose makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts whips in a cross ball towards Syd Evans. Syd Evans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Daniel Roberts makes a simple pass to Syd Evans. Syd Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United kick off!
47.09
Simon Wieland sees space and advances. Simon Wieland whips in a cross ball towards Graham Watson. Graham Watson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Brand!
48.42
Alex Dalglish makes a simple pass to Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.41
Phil Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts takes it forward alone. Daniel Roberts plays a perfect one-two with Syd Evans and rushes in on goal... Daniel Roberts tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
54.31
Warren Heskey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Richard Brand manages to gather it comfortably.
59.25
Warren Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts sees space and advances. Daniel Roberts goes all the way! Daniel Roberts shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Daniel Roberts scores for Manchester City!!
66.41
Stanley Dixon knocks the ball forward to Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Haynes.
67.01
Warren Heskey kicks a strong pass forward to Cheyne Jones. Cheyne Jones chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts goes all the way! Anthony Potts takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Richard Brand has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.23
Kyle Moose makes a beautiful solo run. Kyle Moose plays a perfect one-two with Graham Watson and rushes in on goal... Kyle Moose shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.06
Phil Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts threads the ball through to Graham Watson. Graham Watson goes all the way! Graham Watson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.03
Cheyne Jones catches Steve Sherwood on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.26
Stanley Dixon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Johnson. Alexander Johnson makes a simple pass to Des Anderton. Des Anderton rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Daniel Moffat had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
89.22
Simon Wieland clumsily knocks into Steve Sherwood. Simon Wieland is shown the yellow card! Steve Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.22
5-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Graham Watson 30 Syd Evans 39 Daniel Roberts 59 Anthony Potts 67 Kyle Moose 73 | Des Anderton 83 |