Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,658 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Huddersfield Town and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Huddersfield Town and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off!
4.57
0-0Norman Lua-Lua makes an attacking run forward. Norman Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek makes a convincing header. Jermaine Simonsen punches it away to safety.
6.13
0-0Marc Beck knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Harley. Alistair Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Costa.
10.33
0-0With great vision, Alistair Harley plays the ball forward to Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
16.06
Francis Cooke surges forward with the ball. Francis Cooke cuts inside the box! Francis Cooke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.18
0-0Duarte Costa comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Richards. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.36
Francis Cooke sees Albert Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.59
Marc Beck passes the ball forward to Tim Mason. Tim Mason threads a neat ball through to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Rahn.
26.08
Marc Beck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Harley. With a delightful solo run, Alistair Harley stretches the opposition's defence. Alistair Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.41
0-0Marc Beck hacks Rodolfo Cruz from behind! The referee warns Marc Beck to calm down! Rodolfo Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.08
Albert Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.28
0-0Eddie Plowright launches a long ball forward. Stuart Henderson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sven Rösler is offside!
39.55
Francis Cooke chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Harley. Alistair Harley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.55
Sven Rösler threads the ball through to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson shoots from distance but somehow Jermaine Simonsen manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town have changed their lineup with Ivar Vierklau replacing Tim Mason. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.11
Norman Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek makes a deft header. Jermaine Simonsen picks it out of the air!
69.22
Norman Lua-Lua sees a break and surges forward. Norman Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Stuart Henderson but he's offside!
75.13
Albert Lozano darts forward. Albert Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jermaine Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
77.13
1-0Alistair Harley takes it forward alone. Alistair Harley shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.54
1-0Kieron Richards hacks Duarte Costa from behind! The referee calls over Kieron Richards and warns him to calm down! Duarte Costa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.10
Norman Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Harley. The referee brings Norman Lua-Lua to one side and gives him a warning! Alistair Harley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.21
Simon Lofthouse decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian Van Fessem.
87.12
Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Sven Rösler controls it well on his chest. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
89.25
Marc Beck flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Harley. Alistair Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Darren Beagrie effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Ivar Vierklau chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Richards. Kieron Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
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 Alistair Harley of Huddersfield Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jermaine Simonsen (GK)
7
2. Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3. Lomano Dryden (DEF)
6
4. Marc Beck (DEF)
7
5. Jan Schröder (DEF)
6
6. Alistair Harley (MID)
9
7. Tim Mason (MID)
6
8. Francis Cooke (MID)
7
9. Kieron Richards (ATT)
6
10. Simon Lofthouse (ATT)
6
11. Albert Lopez (ATT)
6
12. Bert Van Galen (MID)
0
13. Ivar Vierklau (MID)
6
14. Phil Griffin (DEF)
0
1. Darren Beagrie (GK)
6
2. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
4. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
5. Duarte Costa (DEF)
5
6. Albert Lozano (MID)
7
7. Leon Rahn (MID)
6
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
7
9. Stuart Henderson (ATT)
6
10. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
11. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
12. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
0
13. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
0
14. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0