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 Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 9,513 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
0-0Leon Rahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua shoots from long range. Solid save from Robert Peckham. What a great pair of hands!
3.40
0-0Teddy Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto puts a great ball through but Gísli Gardarsson is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
6.23
0-0Teddy Fabiano catches Adam Potts on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Potts runs off the knock.
9.13
0-0Liam Edwards barges into Ricardo Postiga. The referee calls over Liam Edwards and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Postiga carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.30
Leon Rahn sees space and advances. Leon Rahn threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gísli Gardarsson. Some awkward footwork from Gísli Gardarsson provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Robert Peckham manages to gather it.
12.41
1-0Teddy Fabiano flicks a high pass forward. Norman Lua-Lua collects the pass. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
16.36
1-0Tim Gordon clumsily knocks into Teddy Fabiano. The referee brings Tim Gordon to one side and gives him a warning! Teddy Fabiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.51
Ricardo Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall deftly passes the ball to Dave Boateng, releasing him through on goal. Dave Boateng strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Dave Boateng scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
24.30
1-1Wayne Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Mckay.
28.13
1-1Jon Mckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga threads a neat ball through to Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
30.14
Liam Edwards threads a neat ball through to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek shoots from outside the area but Robert Peckham is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
34.53
Eddie Plowright hacks Adam Lisbie from behind! The referee brings Eddie Plowright to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.39
Gísli Gardarsson comes in with a late challenge on Dave Newton. Gísli Gardarsson is shown the yellow card! Dave Newton runs off the knock.
40.23
Liam Edwards sees Teddy Fabiano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the second half underway!
48.32
Wayne Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
59.14
Ricardo Postiga makes a simple pass to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.19
Ricardo Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Tim Gordon who takes it down. Tim Gordon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
63.57
Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Fabiano collects the pass. Teddy Fabiano plays a quick one-two with Gísli Gardarsson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Teddy Fabiano provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Robert Peckham!
67.35
1-1Manchester City are in full control of this game.
69.21
Graeme Cooke comes in with a late challenge on Sven Rösler. The referee warns Graeme Cooke to calm down! Sven Rösler runs off the knock.
72.45
Ricardo Postiga threads the ball through to Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.57
Liam Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto makes a simple pass, allowing Sven Rösler to run into the box. Sven Rösler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Robert Peckham. Excellent save.
77.25
Liam Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Plowright. Eddie Plowright threads the ball through to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson makes a probing pass between the defence to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler shoots from just inside the box. Robert Peckham gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
81.01
Markus Wendel hits a low pass to Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dave Boateng shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Jose Serrano.
84.29
Markus Wendel flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Potts. Adam Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.55
Adam Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Potts. Adam Potts shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Tim Gordon catches Neves Capucho Eriberto on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neves Capucho Eriberto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sven Rösler 12 | Dave Boateng 21 Billy Wetherall 72 Adam Potts 88 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Wetherall of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
6
2. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
4. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
5. Leon Rahn (MID)
7
6. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
7. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
7
9. Sven Rösler (ATT)
8
10. Gísli Gardarsson (ATT)
5
11. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
7
12. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
0
13. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0
14. Duarte Costa (DEF)
0
1. Robert Peckham (GK)
8
2. Markus Wendel (DEF)
6
3. Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
4. Dave Newton (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Cooke (DEF)
5
6. Ricardo Postiga (MID)
7
7. Tim Gordon (MID)
5
8. Adam Lisbie (MID)
8
9. Billy Wetherall (ATT)
8
10. Adam Potts (ATT)
8
11. Dave Boateng (ATT)
8
12. Peter Hurst (DEF)
0
13. Wes Clegg (MID)
0
14. Anthony Jackson (ATT)
0