Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 9,756 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Northampton Town kicking off!
2.59
0-0Glynn Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
6.15
Sven Rösler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.11
0-0Glynn Royce threads the ball through to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Cruz.
30.50
0-0Teddy Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler threads the ball through into the box. Sergio Banuelos shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Tiago Viana.
32.16
Corner kick to Manchester City. Neves Capucho Eriberto plays it to the far post. Norman Simonsen scoops up the ball.
33.48
0-0Glynn Royce brings the ball forward. Glynn Royce shoots from long range. Jose Serrano easily gets down and covers it.
36.46
Uwe Seibert flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Clegg who takes it down. Glynn Clegg finds some space and shoots from distance. Jose Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
39.45
0-0Fabian Van Fessem flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler but the linesman indicates offside!
44.56
Callum Rae knocks the ball forward to Glynn Clegg. Glynn Clegg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Callum Rae flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Clegg knocks the ball forward to Alfred Mowbray but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Morten Laursen replacing Urvin van Gastel, Zbigniew Deyna replacing Callum Rae and Enrico Benussi replacing Alfred Mowbray. The Northampton Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
48.27
Neves Capucho Eriberto makes a simple pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Tiago Viana is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.16
Fabian Van Fessem flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Fabiano who brings the ball under control. Teddy Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
65.48
Leon Marsden makes a probing pass to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.56
Neves Capucho Eriberto surges forward with the ball. Neves Capucho Eriberto whips in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Norman Simonsen!
75.46
With some swift thinking, Rodolfo Cruz plays the ball forward to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Sven Rösler collects the pass. Sven Rösler shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.58
0-1Glynn Royce makes a probing pass to Glynn Clegg. Glynn Clegg plays a one-two with Leon Marsden and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Glynn Clegg provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.40
Neves Capucho Eriberto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos cuts inside the box! Sergio Banuelos comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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 Glynn Clegg of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
7
2. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
7
3. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
5. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
6. Albert Lozano (MID)
6
7. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
8. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
8
9. Stuart Henderson (ATT)
6
10. Sergio Banuelos (ATT)
9
11. Sven Rösler (ATT)
7
12. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
0
13. Davor Sladakovic (DEF)
0
14. Regis Damman (DEF)
0
1. Norman Simonsen (GK)
7
2. Tiago Viana (DEF)
6
3. Urvin van Gastel (DEF)
6
4. Uwe Seibert (DEF)
6
5. Arno Jacobs (DEF)
6
6. Glynn Royce (MID)
7
7. Vitor Lima (MID)
6
8. Leon Marsden (MID)
7
9. Callum Rae (MID)
6
10. Alfred Mowbray (ATT)
6
11. Glynn Clegg (ATT)
9
12. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6
13. Zbigniew Deyna (MID)
6
14. Enrico Benussi (ATT)
6