Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 20,501 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
2.57
0-0Alexander Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Southgate. Marcus Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
3.58
0-0Ruel Kitson advances with the ball. Ruel Kitson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.44
Kevin Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Burbage. Peter Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Jardim.
9.31
0-0Peter Burbage passes the ball forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Isaiah Mendez manages to keep it out.
15.11
0-0Alexander Sharpe hacks Daniel Blanco from behind! The referee calls over Alexander Sharpe and warns him to calm down! Daniel Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.05
Mile Schwarzer advances with the ball. Mile Schwarzer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.15
0-0Rafael Andrade hacks Ruel Kitson from behind! Rafael Andrade is shown the yellow card! Ruel Kitson runs off the knock.
20.23
1-0Hassan Hadji knocks the ball forward to Marcus Southgate. Marcus Southgate chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.58
1-0Aladino Bellotto comes in with a very late challenge on Kemal Clegg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Kemal Clegg runs off the knock.
26.45
Neil Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Burbage. Peter Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.19
Marcus Southgate comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Sbaccanti. Marcus Southgate is shown the yellow card! Thomas Sbaccanti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.40
Ruel Kitson threads the ball through to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Isaiah Mendez.
30.43
Ricardo Cruz sees space and advances. Ricardo Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Daniele Manari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.47
Ruel Kitson makes a beautiful solo run. Ruel Kitson goes all the way! Ruel Kitson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.08
Nuno Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
47.46
Marcus Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg shoots from long range but Isaiah Mendez is on top of it.
49.23
Peter Burbage surges forward with the ball. Peter Burbage plays a perfect one-two with Kemal Clegg and rushes in on goal... Peter Burbage rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.55
Thomas Sbaccanti chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniele Manari easily smothers it!
53.33
Nuno Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba makes a simple pass to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Daniele Manari.
54.21
Ruel Kitson passes the ball forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg goes all the way! Kemal Clegg shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.48
Ruel Kitson passes the ball forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
60.03
Kevin Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Mbami. The referee calls over Kevin Hurst and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Mbami runs off the knock.
67.43
Kevin Hurst takes it forward alone. Kevin Hurst threads the ball through to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Adrian Wright-Phillips shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Isaiah Mendez manages to keep it out.
69.56
Daniel Blanco clumsily knocks into Kemal Clegg. Daniel Blanco is shown the yellow card! Kemal Clegg runs off the knock.
71.59
Alexander Sharpe flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Burbage. Peter Burbage makes a probing pass to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.56
Alexander Sharpe kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Kitson. Ruel Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Isaiah Mendez easily smothers it.
81.29
Marcus Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.12
2-1Daniel Blanco clumsily knocks into Adrian Wright-Phillips. The referee calls over Daniel Blanco and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Adrian Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
89.35
Peter Burbage knocks the ball forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
| Adrian Wright-Phillips 20, 81 | Patrick Mbamba 30 |