Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.04
0-0Alfredo Mendez threads the ball through to Ledley Wainwright. Ledley Wainwright kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
6.20
0-0Del Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Elias Ocwirk. Elias Ocwirk makes a probing pass to David Waters. David Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.36
Ledley Wainwright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.35
Don Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Waters. David Waters shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.23
0-0George Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Don Hendry.
12.20
0-0Andy James hacks Neil Southgate from behind! The referee calls over Andy James and warns him to calm down! Neil Southgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.49
Ledley Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Bergmark.
16.57
Darryl Ackley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.03
Darryl Ackley kicks a strong pass forward to David Waters. David Waters plays a perfect one-two with Jean-No‘l Kovacs and rushes in on goal... David Waters takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.43
Neil Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Waters. David Waters takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.09
Jean-No‘l Kovacs barges into Sebastiao Postiga. Jean-No‘l Kovacs is warned by the referee! Sebastiao Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.05
Neil Merson threads the ball through to George Lisbie. George Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James goes all the way! Andy James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
44.49
Don Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell plays a perfect one-two with Jean-No‘l Kovacs and rushes in on goal... Ashley Summerbell takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
47.52
1-0Ledley Wainwright decides to run forward with the ball. Ledley Wainwright tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Don Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.16
Marcus Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren McManaman.
54.13
1-0Elias Ocwirk kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell threads the ball through to David Waters but he's offside!
55.36
Ledley Wainwright passes the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James plays a perfect one-two with Adrian Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Andy James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.55
Elias Ocwirk comes in with a late challenge on George Lisbie. Elias Ocwirk is warned by the referee! George Lisbie runs off the knock.
59.40
Neil Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Wainwright. Ledley Wainwright knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.16
Don Liddell knocks the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
65.01
Ledley Wainwright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James heads the ball goalwards. Andy James scores for Manchester City!!
71.57
Elias Ocwirk clumsily knocks into Marcus Southgate. Elias Ocwirk is warned by the referee again! Marcus Southgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.05
Mark Jones hacks Don Liddell from behind! Mark Jones is warned by the referee! Don Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.15
Charles-Edward Boumnijel flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James plays a perfect one-two with Adrian Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Andy James shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Don Hendry manages to gather it comfortably.
85.56
Del Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darryl Ackley. Darryl Ackley threads the ball through to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jody Philips manages to gather it comfortably.
87.07
Sebastiao Postiga threads the ball through to George Lisbie. George Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Southgate.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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