Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,563 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers start the match!
2.09
0-0Teddy Fabiano chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
3.53
0-0Fabian Van Fessem threads the ball through to Wayne Huckerby. Wayne Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler plays a sublime one-two with Claudiu Cuza and races in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Sven Rösler provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Luke Monk gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
4.38
0-0Eddie Plowright threads a neat ball through to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua takes it forward alone. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Philips.
8.07
Fabian Van Fessem advances with the ball. Fabian Van Fessem chips the ball to his team mate, Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.52
Teddy Fabiano plays the ball forward to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
10.30
Wayne Huckerby plays the ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto makes a probing pass between the defence to Claudiu Cuza. Some silky footwork from Claudiu Cuza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.45
1-0With great vision, Fabian Van Fessem plays the ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy lofts in a cross ball towards Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto heads the ball goalwards. Luke Monk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.27
Rodolfo Cruz passes the ball forward to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano makes a probing pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.46
1-0Fabian Van Fessem knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Claudiu Cuza controls it well on his chest. Claudiu Cuza whips in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Carl James. Excellent block.
28.48
Carl James knocks the ball forward to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage rushes past Rodolfo Cruz! Warren Burbage looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
30.57
John Young makes a simple pass to Jason Goodwin. Jason Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards James Brand. With a superhuman jump, James Brand connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
33.12
Fabian Van Fessem sees Neves Capucho Eriberto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high ball forward to Sven Rösler who takes it down. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Luke Monk is on top of it.
34.11
1-0Fabian Van Fessem catches Warren Burbage on the ankles. Fabian Van Fessem is shown the yellow card! Warren Burbage grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.17
1-0Warren Burbage deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Brand. James Brand passes the ball forward but Warren Burbage is offside!
39.30
1-0Nicky Philips comes in with a late challenge on Norman Lua-Lua. The referee brings Nicky Philips to one side and gives him a warning! Norman Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.42
Nicky Philips flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Hall who takes it down. Nicky Hall makes a probing pass to John Fortune. John Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Brand but the linesman indicates 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. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.22
Dean Le Tissier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Brand. James Brand knocks in a cross ball towards John Fortune. John Fortune shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Wayne Huckerby and the loose ball is cleared up field.
51.42
Teddy Fabiano flicks a high pass forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto who brings the ball under control. Neves Capucho Eriberto shoots from long range but it is miles over!
53.14
Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Fabiano easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Fabiano whips in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.18
Fredrik Rankin chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Hall. Nicky Hall threads the ball through to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.30
Jason Goodwin surges forward with the ball. Jason Goodwin shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.58
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.52
Jason Goodwin knocks the ball forward to James Brand. James Brand tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.37
Fabian Van Fessem passes the ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Neves Capucho Eriberto controls it well on his chest. Neves Capucho Eriberto whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.40
2-0Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Felipe Carmona replacing James Brand and Dion Fortune replacing Dean Le Tissier .
78.47
Rodolfo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.25
Teddy Fabiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Luke Monk effortlessly smothers it!
83.55
Nicky Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Fortune. Dion Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.40
Dion Fortune makes a simple pass to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Warren Burbage provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.05
Nicky Hall makes a simple pass to John Fortune. John Fortune skips past Rodolfo Cruz! John Fortune shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Jose Serrano. Excellent save.
90.00
Fabian Van Fessem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Plowright. Eddie Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
7
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
7
4. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
8
7. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
9
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
7
9. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
6
10. Sven Rösler (ATT)
9
11. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
7
12. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0
13. Leon Rahn (MID)
0
14. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0
1. Luke Monk (GK)
7
2. Nicky Philips (DEF)
6
3. Carl James (DEF)
6
4. Fredrik Rankin (DEF)
6
5. John Young (MID)
6
6. Jason Goodwin (MID)
6
7. Nicky Hall (MID)
7
8. Dean Le Tissier (MID)
6
9. Warren Burbage (ATT)
9
10. John Fortune (ATT)
6
11. James Brand (ATT)
6
12. Felipe Carmona (DEF)
6
13. Dion Fortune (MID)
6
14. Danny Wiltord (ATT)
0