Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 9,133 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
0.00
0-0Swansea City kick off the first half!
4.25
0-0John Gordon darts forward. John Gordon advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from John Gordon provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.40
Achille Belleri knocks the ball forward to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Carl Davies. Carl Davies deftly passes the ball to Del Konchesky, releasing him through on goal. Del Konchesky side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
15.42
0-0Jacob Venus sees Del Konchesky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Del Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
18.31
0-0Anthony Mendonca threads the ball through to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright flicks a high pass forward to Carl Davies who brings the ball under control. Carl Davies shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
28.12
Without breaking stride, Achille Belleri plays the ball forward to Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Adams. Daniele Adams powers a header at goal but is denied by Mervin Sharpe. Excellent save.
30.28
Achille Belleri makes a probing pass to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Carl Davies. Carl Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.19
Achille Belleri flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Duberry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ugo Duberry hits a low pass to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Davies. Carl Davies whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.26
Alan Goldberg pushes up the pitch. Alan Goldberg makes a beautiful solo run. Alan Goldberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gavin Elliott comfortably gets down and covers it.
38.54
Alan Goldberg receives the ball from a throw-in from David Ferguson. Alan Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing controls it well on his chest. Craig Standing plays a one-two with Thierry Fowler and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Craig Standing provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.45
Ugo Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky rushes past Jason Newby! Del Konchesky looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Mervin Sharpe reads it well. Quality keeping!
40.09
With vision, Carl Davies laces a through ball forward to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
48.40
0-0Anthony Mendonca sees Daniele Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniele Adams flicks a high pass forward to Del Konchesky who brings the ball under control. Del Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Brian Lua-Lua but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.55
1-0Ugo Duberry threads a neat ball through to Carl Davies. Carl Davies whips in a cross ball towards Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.56
Richard Power flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Fowler collects the pass. Thierry Fowler runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Thierry Fowler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.43
Dave Thatcher makes a simple pass to Achille Belleri. Achille Belleri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua skips past Jason Newby! Brian Lua-Lua comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Mervin Sharpe gets down and covers it.
87.40
1-0Del Konchesky clumsily knocks into Thierry Fowler. The referee brings Del Konchesky to one side and gives him a warning! Thierry Fowler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Del Konchesky of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Elliott (GK)
6
2. Achille Belleri (DEF)
7
3. Anthony Mendonca (DEF)
8
4. Dave Thatcher (DEF)
7
5. Daniele Adams (MID)
6
6. Alan Plowright (MID)
6
7. Ugo Duberry (MID)
7
8. Brian Lua-Lua (MID)
7
9. Jacob Venus (MID)
6
10. Del Konchesky (ATT)
9
11. Carl Davies (ATT)
8
12. Gary McStay (MID)
0
13. Adrian Patterson (DEF)
0
14. Michael Croft (MID)
0
1. Mervin Sharpe (GK)
8
2. Robbie Hackworth (DEF)
6
3. David Ferguson (DEF)
6
4. Jason Newby (DEF)
6
5. Alan Goldberg (DEF)
7
6. Richard Hulme (MID)
6
7. Thierry Fowler (MID)
6
8. Richard Power (MID)
6
9. Gavin Jack (ATT)
6
10. Craig Standing (ATT)
6
11. John Gordon (ATT)
7
12. Luke Carragher (MID)
0
13. Jermaine Dublin (MID)
0
14. Alex Thomson (GK)
0