Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 8,380 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 Oleg Williamson.
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 Oleg Williamson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
9.18
0-0Neves Capucho Eriberto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano knocks in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
10.57
0-0Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Guppy who takes it down. Mervin Guppy threads the ball through to Neves Capucho Eriberto but he's offside!
14.47
0-0Jon Chadwick knocks the ball to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Serrano!
18.49
0-0Juan Lozano flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf who brings the ball under control. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
24.59
1-0With imagination, Fabian Van Fessem picks a pass forward to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.03
Wayne Huckerby pushes mid-way up the pitch. Wayne Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Norman Lua-Lua collects the pass. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler heads the ball goalwards but somehow Daniel Faria manages to keep it out.
30.55
1-0Norman Gower barges into Mervin Guppy. The referee calls over Norman Gower and shows him a yellow card! Mervin Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.35
1-0Juan Lozano hacks Neves Capucho Eriberto from behind! The referee calls over Juan Lozano and warns him to calm down! Neves Capucho Eriberto stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.37
Juan Lozano sees Henning Johnsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Jose Serrano!
40.12
Neves Capucho Eriberto sees a break and surges forward. Neves Capucho Eriberto tries a spectacular long range effort but Daniel Faria is on top of it.
45.00
Brian Shearer plays the ball forward to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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 start the second half!
51.07
Juan Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Henning Johnsen easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henning Johnsen rushes past Eddie Plowright! Henning Johnsen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.56
Eddie Plowright hits a low pass to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Neves Capucho Eriberto provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neves Capucho Eriberto!
60.36
Rodolfo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano makes a probing pass to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
65.37
Kevin Mcinnes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Mcinnes sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.51
Rodolfo Cruz makes a strong solo run forward. Rodolfo Cruz sees space and advances. Rodolfo Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza makes a looping header on goal. Claudiu Cuza scores for Manchester City!!
73.15
Rodolfo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto hits a low pass to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza whips in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Daniel Faria keeps it out!
75.20
Norman Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Guppy who takes it down. Mervin Guppy shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
77.01
Jon Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
78.34
Jon Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on Neves Capucho Eriberto. Jon Chadwick is warned by the referee! Neves Capucho Eriberto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.26
3-1Kevin Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Steve Impey. Steve Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Lozano. Juan Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Fabian Van Fessem clumsily knocks into Henning Johnsen. Penalty for Sheffield Wednesday!!
81.26
3-1The referee points to the spot..
82.45
Noel Clemence takes a long run up. The ball slams so fast inside the left post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
87.14
Teddy Fabiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Sven Rösler who takes it down. Sven Rösler plays a one-two with Claudiu Cuza and rushes in on goal... Sven Rösler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Rodolfo Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Norman Lua-Lua who brings the ball under control. Norman Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
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
| Mervin Guppy 25 Neves Capucho Eriberto 56 Claudiu Cuza 70 Sven Rösler 87 | Jon Chadwick 65 Noel Clemence 82 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudiu Cuza of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
7
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
8
5. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
7. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
8
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
8
9. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
9
10. Sven Rösler (ATT)
8
11. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
7
12. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0
13. Duarte Costa (DEF)
0
14. Leon Rahn (MID)
0
1. Daniel Faria (GK)
6
2. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3. Norman Gower (DEF)
5
4. Brian Shearer (DEF)
6
5. Steve Impey (MID)
6
6. Jon Chadwick (MID)
7
7. Juan Lozano (MID)
6
8. Mehdi Djaout (MID)
6
9. Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
6
10. Henning Johnsen (ATT)
6
11. Noel Clemence (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Lampard (ATT)
0
13. Malcolm Neville (ATT)
0
14. Ross Maddison (ATT)
0