Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play Wolverhampton Wanderers in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 9,769 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Manchester City get the match underway!
3.59
0-0Wes Murrin makes an attacking run forward. Wes Murrin passes the ball forward but Samuele Favalli is offside!
9.35
0-0Albert Lozano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Huckerby. Wayne Huckerby makes a simple pass to Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.39
0-0Norman Lua-Lua catches Leon Mendonca on the ankles. Norman Lua-Lua is given a warning by the referee! Leon Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.47
0-0Teddy Fabiano threads the ball through to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn whips in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.21
Wes Murrin makes a probing pass to David Lindemann. David Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Wright but the linesman indicates offside!
30.11
Wes Murrin plays the ball forward to Samuele Favalli. Samuele Favalli plays a quick one-two with David Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Samuele Favalli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.29
Wes Murrin makes a simple pass to David Lindemann. David Lindemann shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.53
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.22
Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Sven Rösler controls it well on his chest. Sven Rösler shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.48
0-1Wes Murrin makes a probing pass to John Carragher. John Carragher shoots from 20 yards. John Carragher scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers!!
39.22
0-1Samuele Favalli sees Wes Murrin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Murrin knocks the ball forward, putting Carlton Wright through on goal. Carlton Wright takes a shot at goal but is denied by Jose Serrano. Excellent save.
40.36
Rodolfo Cruz takes a short throw-in bringing Wayne Huckerby into play. Wayne Huckerby sees Norman Lua-Lua in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza passes the ball forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sven Rösler!
45.00
Alex Sbrizzo comes in with a late challenge on Claudiu Cuza. The referee calls over Alex Sbrizzo and warns him to calm down! Claudiu Cuza stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.56
Sven Rösler hits a low pass to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek cuts inside the box! Marcel van den Broek shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.30
With imagination, Teddy Fabiano plays the ball forward to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn sees Claudiu Cuza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudiu Cuza knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Norman Lua-Lua is offside!
53.35
Teddy Fabiano kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek hits a low pass to Claudiu Cuza. Some silky footwork from Claudiu Cuza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.33
3-1Manchester City have made a substitution with Mervin Guppy replacing Claudiu Cuza .
61.42
Samuele Favalli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Serrano had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
66.05
Wes Murrin makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Murrin shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
67.34
Norman Lua-Lua surges forward with the ball. Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Guppy. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mervin Guppy provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Joel Kolk with no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
72.03
Samuele Favalli flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Wright controls it well on his chest. Carlton Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.02
Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.43
Wes Murrin makes a probing pass to David Lindemann. David Lindemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Serrano smothers it!
79.23
Carlton Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, David Lindemann. David Lindemann sees John Hopkin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. John Hopkin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.52
Rodolfo Cruz threads the ball through to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano hits a low pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Marcel van den Broek of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
6
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
5. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
6. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
7
7. Leon Rahn (MID)
6
8. Albert Lozano (MID)
6
9. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
8
10. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
9
11. Sven Rösler (ATT)
8
12. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
7
13. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
0
14. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0
1. Joel Kolk (GK)
6
2. Sergio Soares (DEF)
6
3. Ronnie Christie (DEF)
6
4. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5. Alex Sbrizzo (DEF)
5
6. Samuele Favalli (MID)
6
7. Wes Murrin (MID)
8
8. David Lindemann (ATT)
6
9. Carlton Wright (ATT)
7
10. John Hopkin (ATT)
7
11. John Carragher (ATT)
7
12. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13. Pablo Morales (MID)
0
14. Fouad Bezzai (ATT)
0