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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 Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 11,893 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Tim Gordon makes a probing pass to Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tim Gordon is offside!
3.58
Franceco Bernini makes a simple pass to Cesar Martins. Cesar Martins knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Franceco Bernini is offside!
4.29
0-0Filipe Santos passes the ball forward to Eddie Ferdinand. Eddie Ferdinand shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.02
Franceco Bernini threads the ball through to Filipe Santos. Filipe Santos plays the ball forward to Marek Rzasa who has made a great run into the box. Marek Rzasa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.52
0-0Ricardo Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Prior. Brian Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.09
0-1With a delightful solo run, Ricardo Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Ricardo Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
16.38
With great vision, Alexandre Quaresma plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Cruz. Rodolfo Cruz makes a probing pass to Filipe Santos. Filipe Santos passes the ball forward to Eddie Ferdinand. Eddie Ferdinand shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.55
With a delightful solo run, Ricardo Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Ricardo Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.46
Marek Rzasa breaks forward. Marek Rzasa flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Martins who takes it down. Cesar Martins runs straight at the defence! Cesar Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.57
Franceco Bernini takes a quick throw-in, which Eddie Ferdinand takes on the chest. Eddie Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Cesar Martins. Cesar Martins plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Ferdinand and rushes in on goal... Cesar Martins cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.50
Marek Rzasa makes a probing pass to Malte Arnold. Malte Arnold chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ferdinand. Eddie Ferdinand makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.14
Malte Arnold knocks the ball forward to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.45
Brian Prior sees Julian Kitson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Huckerby.
33.19
Tim Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Wright. Chris Wright passes the ball forward to Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Huckerby.
39.18
Under pressure, Rodolfo Cruz clears the ball far upfield. Eddie Ferdinand finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.36
3-1Seeing a gap ahead, Malte Arnold picks a pass forward to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa darts forward. Marek Rzasa lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Martins. Cesar Martins powers a header at goal. Daniele Tiler effortlessly picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
47.09
Dave Newton pushes up the pitch. Dave Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira puts a great ball through. Brian Prior runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.38
Julian Kitson threads a neat ball through to Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
54.18
3-1Wayne Huckerby plays the ball forward to Malte Arnold. Malte Arnold threads a neat ball through to Eddie Ferdinand. Eddie Ferdinand takes a shot at goal but somehow Julian Kitson happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.32
3-1Rodolfo Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Arnold. Malte Arnold flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ferdinand. Eddie Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Arnold. Dave Newton catches Malte Arnold on the ankles. Malte Arnold appeals for a penalty! Given!!
57.32
3-1The referee points to the spot..
58.29
Eddie Ferdinand takes a short run up and fires a blistering shot towards goal, but it crashes against the post and bounces back out!
61.38
3-1Rodolfo Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Trevor Vieira. The referee calls over Rodolfo Cruz and shows him a yellow card! Trevor Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.04
3-1Tim Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Martins. Tim Gordon is warned by the referee! Cesar Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.23
Julian Kitson flicks a high pass forward to Chris Wright who brings the ball under control. Chris Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
72.34
Eddie Ferdinand threads the ball through to Filipe Santos. Filipe Santos threads the ball through to Eddie Ferdinand but he's offside!
79.29
Jon Mckay flicks a high pass forward to Julian Kitson who brings the ball under control. Julian Kitson makes an attacking run forward. Julian Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Huckerby.
84.45
3-1Rodolfo Cruz threads the ball through to Franceco Bernini. Franceco Bernini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Santos. Jon Mckay catches Filipe Santos on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
85.54
3-1Dave Newton hacks Cesar Martins from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cesar Martins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.11
Without breaking stride, Franceco Bernini plays the ball forward to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
Rodolfo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Santos collects the pass. Filipe Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Martins. Cesar Martins rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
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
| Cesar Martins 21, 25 Eddie Ferdinand 39 | Trevor Vieira 12 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Martins of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
6
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Alexandre Quaresma (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
5. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
6. Franceco Bernini (MID)
6
7. Malte Arnold (MID)
6
8. Marek Rzasa (MID)
8
9. Cesar Martins (ATT)
9
10. Filipe Santos (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Ferdinand (ATT)
8
12. Victor Pastor (MID)
0
13. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0
14. Rodrigue Dos Santos (MID)
0
1. Daniele Tiler (GK)
6
2. Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
3. Dave Newton (DEF)
6
4. Simon Goldberg (DEF)
6
5. Chris Wright (MID)
6
6. Ricardo Postiga (MID)
7
7. Tim Gordon (MID)
6
8. Julian Kitson (MID)
6
9. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
7
10. Warren Burbage (ATT)
6
11. Brian Prior (ATT)
6
12. Titus Vieira (DEF)
0
13. Paul Philips (MID)
0
14. Billy Wetherall (ATT)
0