Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 10,389 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Thomson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Thomson.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town kick off and get the first half underway!
8.18
0-0Graeme Cutler sees space and advances. Graeme Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Haynes. Marcus Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lomano Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
10.16
0-0Trevor Wilcox takes it forward alone. Trevor Wilcox sees a break and surges forward. Trevor Wilcox lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Wallwork. Henry Wallwork jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
14.22
Alun Mike flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Shilton controls it well on his chest. Aaron Shilton shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.14
Duncan Ball knocks the ball forward to Henry Wallwork. Henry Wallwork knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Watson. Ian Watson edges inside the box! Ian Watson shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.10
0-0Manchester City are in full control of this game.
24.39
Duncan Ball flicks a high ball forward to Henry Wallwork who takes it down. Henry Wallwork makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Dennis Hurst plays the ball forward to Alun Mike. Alun Mike shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
38.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Davis plays the ball forward to Ledley Huckerby. Ledley Huckerby shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.09
Nicky Mccann takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Duncan Ball. Duncan Ball sees Jose Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Reis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Reis shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
42.05
Henry Wallwork runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Henry Wallwork plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Hurst and stumbles forward towards the goal... Henry Wallwork rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Nicky Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Mike. Alun Mike threads a neat ball through to Ian Watson. Ian Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Sturridge.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Ian Milburn replacing Nicky Mccann. Shrewsbury Town appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
47.15
Duncan Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Wilcox. Trevor Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Ian Watson controls it well on his chest. Ian Watson shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.53
1-0Alun Mike plays the ball forward to Daniele Redknapp. Daniele Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
57.21
Alun Mike passes the ball forward to Dennis Hurst. Dennis Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Cutler.
59.44
1-0Adrian Beagrie barges into Ian Watson. The referee calls over Adrian Beagrie and warns him to calm down! Ian Watson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.44
1-0Manchester City have made a substitution with Patrick Ferdinand replacing Dennis Hurst .
61.52
Henry Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Patrick Ferdinand. Patrick Ferdinand runs straight at the defence! Patrick Ferdinand takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
66.57
Trevor Wilcox makes an attacking run forward. Trevor Wilcox knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.45
1-0Duncan Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Wallwork. Henry Wallwork flicks a high pass forward. Ian Watson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Watson skips past Graeme Cutler! Graeme Cutler clumsily knocks into Ian Watson. Penalty not given!!
73.11
1-0Duncan Ball passes the ball forward to Henry Wallwork. Henry Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Ian Watson. Ian Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by David Mckay. Excellent save.
77.13
Manchester City have made a substitution with Ian Priestley replacing Aaron Shilton .
81.14
Gavin Davis threads the ball through to Kemal Huckerby. Kemal Huckerby brings the ball forward. Kemal Huckerby threads a neat, attacking ball through to Ledley Huckerby. Some silky footwork from Ledley Huckerby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.36
Duncan Ball flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Redknapp collects the pass. Daniele Redknapp tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
87.42
Adrian Beagrie knocks the ball forward to Gavin Davis. Gavin Davis hits a low pass to Kemal Huckerby. Kemal Huckerby plays a scrappy one-two with Ledley Huckerby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kemal Huckerby cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Lomano Mcleod gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
89.26
Henry Wallwork controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Mike. Alun Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Watson. With a superhuman jump, Ian Watson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Gavin Davis threads a neat ball through to Brendan Newton. Brendan Newton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Ball.
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
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Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Trevor Wilcox of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lomano Mcleod (GK)
6
2. Duncan Ball (DEF)
8
3. Trevor Wilcox (DEF)
9
4. Nicky Mccann (DEF)
6
5. Jose Reis (MID)
6
6. Henry Wallwork (MID)
8
7. Alun Mike (MID)
7
8. Dennis Hurst (MID)
6
9. Aaron Shilton (ATT)
8
10. Daniele Redknapp (ATT)
7
11. Ian Watson (ATT)
7
12. Ian Priestley (ATT)
6
13. Ian Milburn (DEF)
6
14. Patrick Ferdinand (MID)
6
1. David Mckay (GK)
6
2. Emile Cooke (DEF)
6
3. Graeme Cutler (DEF)
6
4. Adrian Beagrie (DEF)
6
5. Graham Sturridge (DEF)
6
6. Kemal Mills (MID)
6
7. Kemal Huckerby (MID)
7
8. Gavin Davis (MID)
7
9. Brendan Newton (MID)
6
10. Marcus Haynes (ATT)
6
11. Ledley Huckerby (ATT)
6
12. Darren Fortune (GK)
0
13. Noel Rankin (ATT)
0
14. David Plowright (ATT)
0