Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Kidderminster Harriers. A crowd of 13,403 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Kidderminster Harriers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dryden.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Kidderminster Harriers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dryden.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Kidderminster Harriers get the match underway!
4.08
0-1Niccolo Le Tissier decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Le Tissier makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ricardo LaCrone!
9.13
Octavian Noica makes an attacking run forward. Octavian Noica knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vincenzo Herzog!
12.12
1-1Niccolo Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Leandro Lara. Leandro Lara flicks a high pass forward to Frederic Maoulida who brings the ball under control. Frederic Maoulida shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.18
1-1Ralph Mcgreal clumsily knocks into Niccol˜ Filippini. Ralph Mcgreal is shown the yellow card! Niccol˜ Filippini stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.44
1-1Peter Kempin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Kirkland. Titus Kirkland brings the ball forward. Titus Kirkland knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Vincenzo Herzog is offside!
32.11
1-1Vincenzo Herzog catches Matt Ferguson on the ankles. Vincenzo Herzog is warned by the referee! Matt Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.50
1-1Leandro Lara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Bishop. Carlton Bishop hits a low pass to Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Philipp Meyer.
38.56
Octavian Noica catches Ralph Mcgreal on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ralph Mcgreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.05
Don Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo LaCrone controls it well on his chest. Ricardo LaCrone shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Kidderminster Harriers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
47.18
Without breaking stride, Leandro Lara plays the ball forward to Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Bishop but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.20
Kevin Young sees Octavian Noica in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Octavian Noica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.07
Leandro Lara flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Maoulida. Frederic Maoulida knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone makes a convincing header. Ricardo LaCrone scores for Kidderminster Harriers!!
54.30
Vincenzo Herzog comes in with a late challenge on Ebi Malkowski. The referee calls over Vincenzo Herzog and shows him a yellow card! Ebi Malkowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.39
Frederic Maoulida comes in with a late challenge on Nico Sachs. Frederic Maoulida is warned by the referee! Nico Sachs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.27
1-2Kidderminster Harriers have made 2 substitutions with Marcel Bierhoff replacing Leandro Lara and Jerome Cousin replacing Carlton Bishop .
61.34
1-2Marcel Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Frederic Maoulida who brings the ball under control. Frederic Maoulida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.22
Octavian Noica flicks a high pass forward to Rui Teixeira who brings the ball neatly under control. Rui Teixeira shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Evans Caruso manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.40
Don Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
75.20
Peter Kempin threads a neat ball through to Niccol˜ Filippini. Niccol˜ Filippini chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ebi Malkowski.
83.07
Nico Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Titus Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Kirkland passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.13
Nico Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Octavian Noica. Octavian Noica threads the ball through to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Evans Caruso who gathers it comfortably.
85.44
Peter Kempin passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Romero P. Martinez plays a one-two with Vincenzo Herzog and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Martinez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Evans Caruso gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Vincenzo Herzog 9 | Ricardo LaCrone 4, 51 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo LaCrone of Kidderminster Harriers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Meyer (GK)
6
2. Kevin Young (DEF)
6
3. Peter Kempin (DEF)
7
4. Nico Sachs (DEF)
6
5. Meziane Djoudi (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
6
7. Titus Kirkland (MID)
7
8. Octavian Noica (MID)
7
9. Niccol˜ Filippini (MID)
6
10. Rui Teixeira (ATT)
6
11. Vincenzo Herzog (ATT)
7
12. Richard Williamson (ATT)
0
13. Graeme Rodgers (ATT)
0
14. Dean Cutler (DEF)
0
1. Evans Caruso (GK)
6
2. Niccolo Le Tissier (DEF)
8
3. Ebi Malkowski (DEF)
6
4. Matt Ferguson (DEF)
6
5. Joao Postiga (DEF)
6
6. Ralph Mcgreal (MID)
5
7. Don Ritchie (MID)
6
8. Leandro Lara (MID)
6
9. Carlton Bishop (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo LaCrone (ATT)
9
11. Frederic Maoulida (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Ferreira (ATT)
0
13. Marcel Bierhoff (DEF)
6
14. Jerome Cousin (MID)
6