Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 13,017 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.
0.00
0-0Manchester City start the match!
3.42
0-0Rodolfo Cruz threads the ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Darren Moffat.
4.50
0-0It's a corner kick. Teddy Fabiano loops the ball over to the far post. Darren Moffat gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
6.32
0-0Sylvain Stone comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Cruz. Sylvain Stone is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Cruz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.41
0-1Leevi Sinkonen threads a neat ball through to Wout Bosman. With great vision, Wout Bosman plays the ball forward to Syd Mike. Syd Mike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Eduardo Zavala is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.29
Fabian Van Fessem passes the ball forward to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua threads the ball through into the box. Neves Capucho Eriberto tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
18.41
Wayne Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Lua-Lua tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Darren Moffat manages to gather it.
22.10
0-1Harvey Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
26.57
0-1Stephen Jess catches Neves Capucho Eriberto on the ankles. Stephen Jess is warned by the referee! Neves Capucho Eriberto stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.54
Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Fabiano who takes it down. Teddy Fabiano knocks in a cross ball towards Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Darren Moffat. Excellent save.
28.10
0-1Sylvain Stone flicks a high pass forward. Wout Bosman collects the pass. Wout Bosman knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Stone but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.38
Leevi Sinkonen sees Arni Ríkhardsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arni Ríkhardsson threads a neat ball through to Syd Mike. Syd Mike makes a probing pass to Wout Bosman but he's offside!
39.12
Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Fabiano collects the pass. Teddy Fabiano lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
40.23
Norman Lua-Lua catches Leevi Sinkonen on the ankles. The referee brings Norman Lua-Lua to one side and gives him a warning! Leevi Sinkonen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.47
Sylvain Stone threads a neat ball through to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Crooks. Some silky footwork from Harvey Crooks provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Eduardo Zavala effortlessly gets down and covers it.
44.31
Teddy Fabiano hacks Harvey Crooks from behind! Teddy Fabiano is shown the yellow card! Harvey Crooks grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Harvey Crooks threads the ball through to Syd Mike. Syd Mike knocks the ball forward to Harvey Crooks but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Mervin Guppy replacing Sven Rösler. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
51.54
Stephen Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Stone. Sylvain Stone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Van Fessem.
55.36
Leevi Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward. Syd Mike controls it well on his chest. Syd Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Stone. Sylvain Stone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Eduardo Zavala is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.44
0-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
63.18
With imagination, Wout Bosman laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Huckerby.
69.25
Claudiu Cuza comes in with a late challenge on Arni Ríkhardsson. Claudiu Cuza is given a warning by the referee! Arni Ríkhardsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.57
Wout Bosman flicks a high pass forward. Neil Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Stone controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sylvain Stone tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.25
Rodolfo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn controls it well on his chest. Leon Rahn passes the ball forward but Claudiu Cuza is offside!
79.43
Christopher Keller hits a low pass to Leonardo Colacone. Leonardo Colacone threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Stone. Sylvain Stone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.22
Arni Ríkhardsson threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Stone. Sylvain Stone hits a low pass to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Syd Mike 8 Sylvain Stone 55, 76 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eduardo Zavala (GK)
6
2. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
5. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
6. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
7. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
7
8. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
9. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
6
10. Leon Rahn (MID)
6
11. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
12. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
6
13. Sean Rizzo (MID)
0
14. Duarte Costa (DEF)
0
1. Darren Moffat (GK)
7
2. Christopher Keller (DEF)
6
3. Leevi Sinkonen (DEF)
7
4. Arni Ríkhardsson (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Colacone (DEF)
6
6. Harvey Crooks (MID)
6
7. Stephen Jess (MID)
6
8. Sylvain Stone (MID)
9
9. Syd Mike (ATT)
8
10. Neil Elliott (ATT)
7
11. Wout Bosman (ATT)
8
12. Noel Formon (ATT)
0
13. Hector Cruz (MID)
0
14. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan (MID)
0