Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,916 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
3.55
0-1Without breaking stride, Jermaine Newton plays the ball forward to Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Seaman. With a superhuman jump, Ashley Seaman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Darren Beagrie with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
10.08
0-1Marcel van den Broek threads the ball through to Rodolfo Cruz. Rodolfo Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza makes a deft header. Billy Rae comfortably punches it away to safety.
12.34
Norman Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Eddie Plowright. Eddie Plowright makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.27
1-1Kieron Mcgreal sees a break and surges forward. Kieron Mcgreal shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.13
With imagination, Spencer Defoe plays the ball forward to Tim Ball. Tim Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.23
Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Claudiu Cuza controls it well on his chest. Claudiu Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Cruz. Rodolfo Cruz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
22.33
With vision, Norman Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Billy Rae!
27.37
Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Montalvo who takes it down. Xavier Montalvo advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Xavier Montalvo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
39.10
Scott Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.29
Norman Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto whips in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Eduardo Zavala replacing Rodolfo Cruz. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
49.57
Duarte Costa threads the ball through to Wayne Huckerby. Wayne Huckerby makes a probing pass to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
57.59
2-2Xavier Montalvo clumsily knocks into Neves Capucho Eriberto. The referee brings Xavier Montalvo to one side and gives him a warning! Neves Capucho Eriberto runs off the knock.
60.55
2-2Leeds United have made a substitution with Colin McGrory replacing Ashley Seaman .
61.61
Max Chandler kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Adam Hapgood through on goal. Some good footwork from Adam Hapgood provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Darren Beagrie manages to keep it out.
65.12
Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Zavala. Eduardo Zavala shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eduardo Zavala!
73.08
Jermaine Newton takes a long throw-in. Paul Allman threads the ball through to Jermaine Newton. Showing composure, Jermaine Newton plays the ball forward to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood shoots from outside the area but Darren Beagrie reads it well. Great save!
75.37
Eddie Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Scott Hansen. The referee calls over Eddie Plowright and warns him to calm down! Scott Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.26
Teddy Fabiano chips the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.49
Jermaine Newton threads a neat ball through to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.36
Kieron Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Scott Hansen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Paul Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Ball. Tim Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darren Beagrie (GK)
6
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
4. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
7
6. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
8
7. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
8
8. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
9. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
7
10. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
11. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
12. Eduardo Zavala (GK)
7
13. Leon Rahn (MID)
0
14. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0
1. Billy Rae (GK)
6
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Newton (DEF)
6
4. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
5. Paul Allman (DEF)
6
6. Xavier Montalvo (MID)
8
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
8
8. Scott Hansen (MID)
9
9. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
7
10. Tim Ball (ATT)
6
11. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
9
12. Niccolo Dichio (DEF)
0
13. Demetrio Corini (MID)
0
14. Colin McGrory (ATT)
6