Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 9,577 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
4.48
0-0Arno Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Van Der Schaaf collects the pass. Nelson Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Jose Serrano. Excellent save.
8.25
Norman Gower threads the ball through to Arno Sachs. Arno Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Noel Clemence who takes it down. Noel Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf makes a convincing header but Jose Serrano reads it well. Nice keeping!
10.02
0-0Leon Rahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.42
0-1Alun Le Saux knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Impey. Steve Impey knocks the ball forward to Alun Le Saux. Alun Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.04
0-1Sven Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Some good footwork from Sven Rösler provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.05
0-1Norman Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek makes a probing pass to Sven Rösler but he's offside!
27.39
Norman Lua-Lua brings the ball forward. Norman Lua-Lua finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.27
Steve Impey threads a neat ball through to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf flicks the ball with his head. Jose Serrano punches it away to safety.
33.21
Sven Rösler flicks a high pass forward to Norman Lua-Lua who brings the ball under control. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Faria who gathers it comfortably.
34.38
Sergio Banuelos flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Rahn shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
36.24
Wayne Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks the ball forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler rushes past Norman Gower! Sven Rösler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Daniel Faria!
38.35
Norman Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniel Faria!
40.55
Steve Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Sachs. Arno Sachs finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
42.06
Fabian Van Fessem flicks a high ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua who takes it down. Norman Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Daniel Faria manages to keep it out.
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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
48.43
Sergio Banuelos knocks the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Banuelos but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.11
Norman Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler puts a great ball through. Leon Rahn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.51
0-1Alun Le Saux flicks a high ball forward to Henning Johnsen who takes it down. Henning Johnsen makes a simple pass, allowing Nelson Van Der Schaaf to run into the box. Fabian Van Fessem barges into Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.18
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Arno Sachs plays the ball forward to Steve Impey. Steve Impey whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. With a superhuman jump, Nelson Van Der Schaaf connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Fabian Van Fessem happens to be in the right place to block it.
67.34
Steve Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf whips in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen connects with a diving header. Solid save from Jose Serrano.
71.19
Wayne Huckerby hits it upfield. Sergio Banuelos plays a quick one-two with Sven Rösler and rushes in on goal... Sergio Banuelos tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.38
Wayne Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Sven Rösler scores for Manchester City!!
81.14
Sven Rösler makes a probing pass to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek advances inside the box! Marcel van den Broek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Daniel Faria!
83.26
2-1Arno Sachs comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Huckerby. Arno Sachs is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Huckerby runs off the knock.
85.41
2-1Fabian Van Fessem hacks Noel Clemence from behind! Fabian Van Fessem is given a warning by the referee! Noel Clemence gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.58
Leon Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Banuelos collects the pass. Sergio Banuelos rushes past Kevin Mcinnes! Sergio Banuelos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sergio Banuelos 71, 88 Sven Rösler 75 | Nelson Van Der Schaaf 12 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Banuelos of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
7
2. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
5. Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
6. Leon Rahn (MID)
7
7. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
7
8. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
9. Sven Rösler (ATT)
8
10. Sergio Banuelos (ATT)
9
11. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Henderson (ATT)
0
13. Albert Lozano (MID)
0
14. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0
1. Daniel Faria (GK)
7
2. Norman Gower (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
4. Brian Shearer (DEF)
6
5. Alun Le Saux (MID)
6
6. Arno Sachs (MID)
6
7. Steve Impey (MID)
6
8. Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
9. Noel Clemence (ATT)
6
10. Henning Johnsen (ATT)
6
11. Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
7
12. Jamie Pallister (DEF)
0
13. Mehdi Djaout (MID)
0
14. Eddie Lampard (ATT)
0