Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 9,011 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Manchester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
0-0Leon Rahn plays the ball forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high pass forward. Sven Rösler controls it well on his chest. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.32
0-0Neves Capucho Eriberto threads a neat ball through to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek passes the ball forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Corrado Negro.
4.37
0-0Neves Capucho Eriberto takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Gianmatteo Collauto reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
8.34
0-0Marcel van den Broek chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn whips in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.09
0-1Gianmatteo Collauto darts forward. Gianmatteo Collauto knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Greening. Some silky footwork from Glynn Greening provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.53
With imagination, Gary Hall plays the ball forward to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Oleg Roberts. Oleg Roberts shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.08
Rodolfo Cruz brings the ball forward. With some swift thinking, Rodolfo Cruz plays the ball forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Marcel van den Broek through on goal. Marcel van den Broek tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcel van den Broek!
21.40
1-1Ralph Mason hacks Leon Rahn from behind! Ralph Mason is shown the yellow card! Leon Rahn runs off the knock.
22.33
Edward Johnson clumsily knocks into Neves Capucho Eriberto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neves Capucho Eriberto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.04
Neves Capucho Eriberto knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.48
2-1Rodolfo Cruz clumsily knocks into Glynn Greening. Rodolfo Cruz is warned by the referee! Glynn Greening grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.53
Leon Rahn chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Corrado Negro with no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
39.21
Ralph Mason decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Mason plays a one-two with Des Clapham and rushes in on goal... Ralph Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.47
Glynn Greening comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Plowright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Plowright carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.22
Leon Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gillingham start the second half!
47.28
3-1Ralph Mason barges into Eddie Plowright. Ralph Mason is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.46
Marcel van den Broek flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.32
Phil Mann makes a probing pass to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Mason. Ralph Mason shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
54.58
Marcel van den Broek hacks Gianmatteo Collauto from behind! Marcel van den Broek is shown the yellow card! Gianmatteo Collauto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.05
Rodolfo Cruz breaks forward. Rodolfo Cruz darts forward. Rodolfo Cruz plays a sublime one-two with Marcel van den Broek and races in on goal... Rodolfo Cruz shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.45
Phil Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Des Clapham. Des Clapham shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.38
Teddy Fabiano flicks a high pass forward to Sven Rösler who brings the ball under control. Sven Rösler shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.36
Leon Rahn flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Fabiano who brings the ball neatly under control. Teddy Fabiano advances with the ball. Teddy Fabiano whips in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcel van den Broek! That's his third!
73.40
Ralph Mason hits a low pass to Oleg Roberts. Oleg Roberts shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Jose Serrano. What a save!
75.32
Neves Capucho Eriberto knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano passes the ball forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
77.48
5-1Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Brighton replacing Glynn Greening and Matteo Serao replacing Des Clapham .
83.18
Teddy Fabiano barges into Oleg Roberts. The referee calls over Teddy Fabiano and shows him a yellow card! Oleg Roberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.23
Oleg Roberts catches Neves Capucho Eriberto on the ankles. The referee warns Oleg Roberts to calm down! Neves Capucho Eriberto stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.07
Oleg Roberts knocks the ball forward to Matteo Serao. Matteo Serao finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
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
| Marcel van den Broek 18, 37, 67 Teddy Fabiano 24 Rodolfo Cruz 55 | Glynn Greening 9 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel van den Broek of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
6
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
8
5. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
7
7. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
8. Leon Rahn (MID)
6
9. Sergio Banuelos (ATT)
6
10. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
9
11. Sven Rösler (ATT)
7
12. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0
13. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0
14. Duarte Costa (DEF)
0
1. Corrado Negro (GK)
6
2. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3. Gary Hall (DEF)
6
4. Edward Johnson (DEF)
5
5. Ashley Dichio (DEF)
6
6. Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)
6
7. Ralph Mason (MID)
6
8. Oleg Roberts (MID)
6
9. Vitor Fonseca (MID)
6
10. Des Clapham (ATT)
6
11. Glynn Greening (ATT)
6
12. Alfred Brighton (ATT)
6
13. Matteo Serao (ATT)
6
14. Des George (ATT)
0