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 host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 9,601 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
0-0Manchester City start the match!
4.44
1-0Eddie Plowright makes a simple pass to Nicola Carlo Guerra. Nicola Carlo Guerra sees a break and surges forward. Nicola Carlo Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Lee Lua-Lua. Lee Lua-Lua knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ross Todd with no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
8.26
1-0Younes Molinier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Waters. Chris Waters flicks a high pass forward. David Rodgers easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Rodgers deftly passes the ball to Chris Waters, releasing him through on goal. Some superb footwork from Chris Waters provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.18
Chris Waters threads a neat ball through to Leon Seaman. Leon Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
16.17
1-0Victor Pastor catches Wayne Pearce on the ankles. The referee brings Victor Pastor to one side and gives him a warning! Wayne Pearce grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.44
Eddie Plowright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. With great vision, Norman Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Agustín Miranda. Agustín Miranda shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
20.22
David Rodgers makes a simple pass to Leon Seaman. Leon Seaman runs straight at the defence! Leon Seaman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Leon Seaman scores for Peterborough United!!
24.39
1-1Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Lua-Lua. Lee Lua-Lua shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ross Todd comfortably smothers it!
28.07
Peter Kluivert hits a low pass to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano knocks the ball forward to Lee Lua-Lua. Lee Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua beats his man to it with a header. Norman Lua-Lua scores for Manchester City!!
34.59
Eddie Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Agustín Miranda. Agustín Miranda flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Fabiano who takes it down. Teddy Fabiano shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
36.13
Wayne Pearce sees space and advances. Wayne Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.22
2-2Liam Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Guerra. Nicola Carlo Guerra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Younes Molinier.
42.57
Chris Waters takes it forward alone. Chris Waters flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Todd who takes it down. Kevin Todd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Sven Rösler replacing Lee Lua-Lua. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Peterborough United start the second half!
47.21
David Rodgers makes a probing pass to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Darren Beagrie.
51.25
2-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.29
2-2Peterborough United have made a substitution with Tim Dichio replacing Wayne Pearce .
67.27
2-2Chris Waters hacks Norman Lua-Lua from behind! The referee brings Chris Waters to one side and gives him a warning! Norman Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.36
2-2Nicola Carlo Guerra comes in with a late challenge on Younes Molinier. Nicola Carlo Guerra is shown the yellow card! Younes Molinier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.23
2-2Ledley Potts runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ledley Potts knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Leon Seaman is offside!
73.38
Tim Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.49
Tim Dichio makes a probing pass to Leon Seaman. Leon Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.34
Tim Dichio threads a neat ball through to Chris Waters. Chris Waters makes a simple pass to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
Younes Molinier chips the ball to his team mate, David Rodgers. David Rodgers surges forward with the ball. David Rodgers plays a perfect one-two with Chris Waters and rushes in on goal... David Rodgers shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Seaman of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darren Beagrie (GK)
6
2. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
3. Peter Kluivert (DEF)
6
4. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
5. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
6. Victor Pastor (MID)
5
7. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
8
9. Agustín Miranda (ATT)
6
10. Lee Lua-Lua (ATT)
8
11. Nicola Carlo Guerra (ATT)
6
12. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
13. Dragan Tomas (DEF)
0
14. Leon Rahn (MID)
0
1. Ross Todd (GK)
6
2. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
3. Younes Molinier (DEF)
6
4. Darren Sheringham (DEF)
6
5. Graham Thompson (DEF)
6
6. Chris Waters (MID)
7
7. Wayne Pearce (MID)
7
8. David Rodgers (MID)
8
9. Kevin Todd (ATT)
7
10. Ledley Potts (ATT)
8
11. Leon Seaman (ATT)
9
12. James Benjamin (ATT)
0
13. Tim Dichio (DEF)
6
14. Liam Middleton (GK)
0