Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 8,782 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Rio Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lua-Lua holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.39
0-0Rio Gerrard comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Candela. The referee calls over Rio Gerrard and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Candela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.21
Neil Keane hacks Nick Gray from behind! The referee calls over Neil Keane and shows him a yellow card! Nick Gray runs off the knock.
14.05
Gavin Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Terry Stone who gathers it comfortably.
15.58
0-0Brian Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.33
Rio Gerrard laces a weighted ball forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.14
Brian Lua-Lua catches Nick Gray on the ankles. The referee calls over Brian Lua-Lua and shows him a yellow card! Nick Gray runs off the knock.
30.51
Chris Summerbell makes a simple pass to Jason Hulme. Jason Hulme passes the ball forward to Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
34.36
0-0Gavin Dickov makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Dickov plays a one-two with Neil Minto and rushes in on goal... Gavin Dickov cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
38.08
Gavin Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Candela who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Alfred Candela plays the ball forward to Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.18
0-0Rio Gerrard passes the ball forward to Jason Hulme. Jason Hulme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Gavin Dickov and the loose ball is cleared up field.
44.25
Sergei Shevchenko surges forward with the ball. Sergei Shevchenko shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Ben Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
0-0Neil Minto comes in with a late challenge on Brian Lua-Lua. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Lua-Lua carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.39
Brian Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Ben Brown. Ben Brown makes a simple pass to Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Nico Nahrstedt keeps it out!
63.56
Abel Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Neil Minto collects the pass. Neil Minto shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
65.53
0-0Sékou Irié Bi Séhi decides to run forward with the ball. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Morales and rushes in on goal... Rio Gerrard catches Sékou Irié Bi Séhi on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
65.53
0-0The referee points to the spot..
67.24
0-1Neil Minto calmly steps up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.38
0-1Brian Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Jason Hulme. Jason Hulme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Schröder but he's offside!
81.07
Chris Summerbell makes a simple pass to Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard hits a low pass to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.52
Neil Keane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Brown. Ben Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
87.52
Richard Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Barket Battles. Barket Battles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Neil Keane picks a pass forward to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua sees Alan Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Plowright shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Neil Minto 67 (p) |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Terry Stone (GK)
7
2. Chris Davis (DEF)
6
3. Ben Brown (DEF)
8
4. Chris Summerbell (DEF)
7
5. Neil Keane (DEF)
5
6. Rio Gerrard (MID)
6
7. Jason Hulme (MID)
6
8. Brian Lua-Lua (MID)
7
9. Alan Plowright (MID)
7
10. Morris Gascoigne (ATT)
6
11. Jan Schröder (ATT)
7
12. Marc Dryden (DEF)
0
13. Ugo Duberry (MID)
0
14. Mick Lowe (ATT)
0
1. Nico Nahrstedt (GK)
8
2. Nick Gray (DEF)
7
3. Sergei Shevchenko (DEF)
7
4. Gavin Dickov (DEF)
9
5. Abel Antunes (DEF)
6
6. Barket Battles (MID)
6
7. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID)
8
8. Richard Hitchcock (MID)
6
9. Alfred Candela (MID)
6
10. Neil Minto (ATT)
5
11. Nicolas Morales (ATT)
6
12. Tim Boertien (DEF)
0
13. Antonio Rey (MID)
0
14. Pontus Partin (ATT)
0