Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 9,276 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the match underway!
3.19
0-0Jonas Welke knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.34
0-0Jonathan Laver makes a probing pass to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jose Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
14.23
0-0Sven Rösler catches Jonas Welke on the ankles. The referee calls over Sven Rösler and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Welke stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.13
Teddy Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Marcel van den Broek collects the pass. Marcel van den Broek knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
21.56
0-0Wayne Huckerby flicks a high pass forward to Norman Lua-Lua who brings the ball under control. Norman Lua-Lua sees Marcel van den Broek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel van den Broek makes a probing pass to Norman Lua-Lua but he's offside!
22.24
Pedro Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Laver. Jonathan Laver shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.02
Jonathan Laver makes a probing pass to Callum Rae. Callum Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Laver. Jonathan Laver gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
26.10
0-0Sven Rösler clumsily knocks into Arno Jacobs. Sven Rösler is given a warning by the referee! Arno Jacobs runs off the knock.
28.38
0-0Cesar Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Callum Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Rae advances with the ball. Callum Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Plowright.
30.37
0-1Tiago Viana hits a low pass to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Enrico Benussi who brings the ball neatly under control. Enrico Benussi whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Jose Serrano had no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
36.12
Jonathan Laver brings the ball forward. Jonathan Laver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Liam Edwards.
38.11
Gísli Gardarsson flicks a high pass forward. Marcel van den Broek collects the pass. Marcel van den Broek passes the ball forward but Sven Rösler is offside!
39.38
Eddie Plowright makes a probing pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn passes the ball forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
40.45
Uwe Seibert sees Jonas Welke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Welke flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Benussi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrico Benussi shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jose Serrano!
42.15
Teddy Fabiano threads the ball through to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
44.25
Sven Rösler sees space and advances. Sven Rösler makes a probing pass between the defence to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Norman Simonsen, sees it late!! Goal for Manchester City!
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. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Glynn Clegg replacing Enrico Benussi. The Northampton Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
51.34
Eddie Plowright knocks the ball forward to Teddy Fabiano. Without breaking stride, Teddy Fabiano plays the ball forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek skips past Tiago Viana! Marcel van den Broek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Norman Simonsen.
52.01
1-1It's a corner kick. Neves Capucho Eriberto loops the ball in to towards the near post. Tiago Viana reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
55.27
Leon Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Welke. Jonas Welke whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Clegg. Glynn Clegg makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
57.02
Uwe Seibert sees Arno Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Jacobs sees a break and surges forward. Arno Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.12
Jonas Welke catches Leon Rahn on the ankles. Jonas Welke is given a warning by the referee! Leon Rahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.00
1-1Northampton Town have made 2 substitutions with Warren Merson replacing Cesar Postiga and Glynn Royce replacing Leon Marsden .
61.10
Leon Rahn threads the ball through to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.53
Jonathan Laver sees Pedro Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Lua-Lua.
65.12
Wayne Huckerby makes a strong solo run forward. Wayne Huckerby plays the ball forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.11
Glynn Clegg barges into Eddie Plowright. Glynn Clegg is shown the yellow card! Eddie Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Teddy Fabiano laces a through ball forward to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Norman Simonsen. Excellent save.
72.50
Norman Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
73.10
Liam Edwards threads the ball through to Wayne Huckerby. Wayne Huckerby makes a simple pass to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
87.03
Teddy Fabiano surges forward with the ball. Teddy Fabiano makes a probing pass to Gísli Gardarsson but he's offside!
89.07
Jonathan Laver darts forward. Jonathan Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Leon Rahn 44 | Pedro Oliveira 30 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Oliveira of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
7
2. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
7
3. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
7
5. Leon Rahn (MID)
9
6. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
7
7. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
7
8. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
9. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
10. Gísli Gardarsson (ATT)
6
11. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
7
12. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
0
13. Nicola Carlo Guerra (ATT)
0
14. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0
1. Norman Simonsen (GK)
7
2. Tiago Viana (DEF)
6
3. Uwe Seibert (DEF)
6
4. Cesar Postiga (DEF)
6
5. Arno Jacobs (DEF)
6
6. Leon Marsden (MID)
6
7. Jonathan Laver (MID)
8
8. Jonas Welke (MID)
6
9. Callum Rae (MID)
6
10. Enrico Benussi (ATT)
7
11. Pedro Oliveira (ATT)
9
12. Warren Merson (DEF)
6
13. Glynn Royce (MID)
6
14. Glynn Clegg (ATT)
5