Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Steven Brown | Steven Brown | |||||||||||||||||
| Neil Matteo | N. Matteo |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Erwin Douglas | E. Douglas | |||||||||
| Harvey Lofthouse | H. Lofthouse |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Rainer Schäfer | R. Schäfer | |||||||||
| Kubilay Türkyilmaz | K. Türkyilmaz |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Ivan Cuevas | I. Cuevas | |||||||||
| Vittorio Dani | V. Dani |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Claudio D. Rattin | C. Rattin | |||||||||
| Liam Beckham | L. Beckham | | 62 | D | | 5 | | M | 75 |  | Egutu West | E. West | |||||||||
| Rio Stone | R. Stone | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 |  | Vasco Trevino | V. Trevino | |||||||||
| Martin Perry | M. Perry | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 77 |  | Zeljko Bosnich | Z. Bosnich | |||||||||
| Roberto Mora | R. Mora |  | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 72 | | Tobias Kistner | T. Kistner | |||||||||
| Noel Tiler | N. Tiler | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Nicholas Unsworth | N. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Chris Cutler | C. Cutler | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 |  | Gunnar Johnsen | G. Johnsen | |||||||||
| Stephen Bosnich | S. Bosnich | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Daniele Wallwork | D. Wallwork | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 16,359 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Kubilay Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Rio Stone. Rio Stone passes the ball forward to Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Erwin Douglas who gathers it comfortably.
4.58
0-0Zeljko Bosnich flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Unsworth. Nicholas Unsworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.45
0-0Claudio D. Rattin catches Stephen Bosnich on the ankles. The referee calls over Claudio D. Rattin and warns him to calm down! Stephen Bosnich runs off the knock.
9.27
Harvey Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Martin Perry. Martin Perry chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.53
0-0Zeljko Bosnich makes a simple pass to Daniele Wallwork. Daniele Wallwork threads the ball through to Gunnar Johnsen but he's offside!
16.46
0-0Manchester City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
18.32
Zeljko Bosnich kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Wallwork. Daniele Wallwork plays a perfect one-two with Gunnar Johnsen and rushes in on goal... Daniele Wallwork tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.44
Vasco Trevino catches Roberto Mora on the ankles. Vasco Trevino is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.15
0-0Vittorio Dani comes in with a late challenge on Gunnar Johnsen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gunnar Johnsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.41
0-1Vasco Trevino flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Wallwork. Daniele Wallwork deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Unsworth. Nicholas Unsworth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Nicholas Unsworth scores for Manchester City!!
32.16
Zeljko Bosnich makes a simple pass to Nicholas Unsworth. Nicholas Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnar Johnsen. Gunnar Johnsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.54
Vittorio Dani makes a probing pass to Roberto Mora. Roberto Mora knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.21
Vittorio Dani kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Mora. Roberto Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Schäfer.
39.34
Vasco Trevino knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Unsworth. Nicholas Unsworth threads the ball through to Gunnar Johnsen but he's offside!
40.05
0-2Vittorio Dani passes the ball forward to Roberto Mora. Roberto Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Bosnich. Stephen Bosnich knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler powers a header at goal but somehow Erwin Douglas manages to keep it out.
42.47
Rio Stone makes a simple pass to Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Erwin Douglas manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Portsmouth start the second half!
49.55
Rio Stone makes a simple pass to Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.57
Egutu West takes it forward alone. Egutu West goes all the way! Egutu West shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Neil Matteo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.28
Claudio D. Rattin flicks the ball to his team mate, Zeljko Bosnich. Zeljko Bosnich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Wallwork. Daniele Wallwork threads the ball through to Nicholas Unsworth. Nicholas Unsworth shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.31
Vasco Trevino sees space and advances. Vasco Trevino lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Johnsen. Gunnar Johnsen powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
67.29
Liam Beckham threads the ball through to Roberto Mora. Roberto Mora passes the ball forward to Stephen Bosnich. Stephen Bosnich whips in a cross ball towards Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Erwin Douglas manages to gather it comfortably.
71.25
Zeljko Bosnich flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Unsworth. Nicholas Unsworth plays a perfect one-two with Daniele Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Unsworth shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.14
Rio Stone knocks the ball forward to Noel Tiler. Noel Tiler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.23
Vasco Trevino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Wallwork. Daniele Wallwork shoots from long range but it is miles over!
77.40
Vasco Trevino makes a beautiful solo run. Vasco Trevino knocks the ball forward to Daniele Wallwork but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.37
Roberto Mora passes the ball forward to Stephen Bosnich. Stephen Bosnich tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Erwin Douglas!
79.43
Claudio D. Rattin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zeljko Bosnich. Zeljko Bosnich makes a simple pass to Daniele Wallwork. Daniele Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Unsworth. Nicholas Unsworth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.45
Kubilay Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Rio Stone. Rio Stone makes a simple pass to Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler finds some space and shoots from distance. Chris Cutler scores for Portsmouth!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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