Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 18,565 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
2.11
0-0Sebastiao Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Southgate. Marcus Southgate sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Joao Castro. Joao Castro flicks the ball with his head. Kieron Le Tissier easily smothers it.
6.16
0-0Alexander Sharpe kicks a strong pass forward to George Lisbie. George Lisbie passes the ball forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Joao Castro. Joao Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
9.11
0-0Ledley Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.21
George Lisbie advances with the ball. George Lisbie tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.46
0-0Manchester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Milton Keynes Dons's defence.
22.17
Ledley Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Helder Costa. Helder Costa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.04
Craig Thomson knocks the ball forward to Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.38
0-0Ruel Kitson comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Wright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Wright runs off the knock.
33.59
Ruel Kitson takes it forward alone. Ruel Kitson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Shearer.
36.43
Craig Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jody Philips manages to gather it comfortably.
39.01
Ledley Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
44.44
Ledley Wright knocks the ball forward to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Postiga.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!
55.50
Peter Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
59.12
Marcus Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
60.33
Milton Keynes Dons are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.33
Sebastiao Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Southgate. Marcus Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Kieron Le Tissier manages to gather it comfortably.
71.21
Ian Palmer makes a simple pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jody Philips easily smothers it!
73.21
0-1Craig Thomson makes a probing pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.34
Sebastiao Postiga knocks the ball forward to George Lisbie. George Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro goes all the way! Joao Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
84.02
Ian Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Postiga.
85.54
Sebastiao Postiga barges into Marco Santiago. The referee calls over Sebastiao Postiga and shows him a yellow card! Marco Santiago hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.44
Ian Palmer hacks Marcus Southgate from behind! Ian Palmer is shown the yellow card! Marcus Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.44
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Helder Costa 73 |