Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 4,874 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday get the match underway!
12.11
0-0Chris Summerbell brings the ball forward. Chris Summerbell makes a simple pass to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
14.45
0-0Brian Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into Jonathan Grimandi. The referee calls over Brian Lua-Lua and shows him a yellow card! Jonathan Grimandi runs off the knock.
16.17
0-0Brian Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli laces a through ball forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.47
Chris Summerbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Duberry. Without breaking stride, Ugo Duberry plays the ball forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
22.39
Nwankwo Dublin threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gascoigne. Kevin Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Scott Jess. Scott Jess gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.58
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.14
Brian Lua-Lua sees Alberto Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.54
0-0Eugenio Pascual advances with the ball. Eugenio Pascual advances with the ball. Eugenio Pascual controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Jess through on goal. Some silky footwork from Scott Jess provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Marc Britton manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
48.15
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.20
Brian Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.29
0-0Chris Summerbell hacks Jonathan Grimandi from behind! Chris Summerbell is given a warning by the referee! Jonathan Grimandi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.23
Chris Summerbell knocks the ball forward to Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli brings the ball forward. Benoit Santarelli whips in a cross ball towards Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.50
Brian Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.56
Ugo Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.54
Ugo Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.33
Noah Engels hacks Alberto Lima from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.09
With a delightful solo run, Daniel Vassell stretches the opposition's defence. Daniel Vassell threads the ball through into the box. Nwankwo Dublin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
65.41
Jonathan Grimandi makes a simple pass to Scott Jess. Scott Jess runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Scott Jess provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.17
Chris Davis flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lua-Lua controls it well on his chest. Brian Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.51
Kevin Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
75.40
Ben Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
77.39
Daniel Cadamarteri barges into Ben Brown. Daniel Cadamarteri is given a warning by the referee! Ben Brown carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.03
Daniel Vassell makes a probing pass to Scott Jess. Scott Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
81.43
1-0Without breaking stride, Brian Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.43
1-0With great vision, Peter Ferdinand plays the ball forward to Jonathan Grimandi. Jonathan Grimandi decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Grimandi puts a great ball through. Scott Jess runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.28
1-0Daniel Cadamarteri comes in with a late challenge on Benoit Santarelli. Daniel Cadamarteri is given another warning by the referee! Benoit Santarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.27
Daniel Vassell barges into Ben Brown. Daniel Vassell is warned by the referee! Ben Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Benoit Santarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima rushes past Peter Ferdinand! Alberto Lima comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Lima of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marc Britton (GK)
7
2. Chris Davis (DEF)
6
3. Ben Brown (DEF)
6
4. Chris Summerbell (DEF)
7
5. Neil Keane (DEF)
6
6. Benoit Santarelli (MID)
8
7. Ugo Duberry (MID)
6
8. Brian Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9. Alan Plowright (MID)
7
10. Morris Gascoigne (ATT)
8
11. Alberto Lima (ATT)
9
12. Marc Dryden (DEF)
0
13. Rio Gerrard (MID)
0
14. Mick Lowe (ATT)
0
1. Alan Howells (GK)
6
2. Jeroen Maris (DEF)
6
3. Noah Engels (DEF)
5
4. Peter Ferdinand (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio Pascual (DEF)
7
6. Kevin Gascoigne (MID)
6
7. Jonathan Grimandi (MID)
7
8. Daniel Vassell (MID)
7
9. Daniel Cadamarteri (MID)
5
10. Scott Jess (ATT)
6
11. Nwankwo Dublin (ATT)
6
12. Aaron Hamilton (ATT)
0
13. Billy Standing (ATT)
0
14. Billy Naysmith (DEF)
0