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 Exeter City. A crowd of 20,332 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.
0.00
0-0Exeter City kick off the first half!
4.17
0-0Peter Granados barges into Alejandro Locatelli. The referee calls over Peter Granados and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Locatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.18
1-0Joseph-Desire Wome changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joseph-Desire Wome knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tómas Steingrímsson with no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
12.07
1-0Joseph-Desire Wome flicks a high pass forward. Frans Johansson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frans Johansson shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
14.06
1-0Joseph-Desire Wome flicks a high ball forward to Frans Johansson who takes it down. Frans Johansson lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Yanovski. Medhi Deroff hacks Yuri Yanovski from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.12
1-0André Molina makes a probing pass to Noboyuki Akio. Noboyuki Akio chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra knocks the ball forward to Yuri Yanovski but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.05
1-0André Molina threads a neat ball through to Luiz Henrique Garrincha. Luiz Henrique Garrincha threads the ball through to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.33
Medhi Deroff comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Yanovski. The referee calls over Medhi Deroff and shows him a yellow card! Yuri Yanovski stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.45
1-0Noboyuki Akio flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Sierra who brings the ball under control. Arturo Sierra tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
26.40
Arno Witte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Sebastien Wilmots as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.51
1-0Arno Witte takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Yuri Yanovski gets to the ball and clears it up field.
28.37
1-0Noboyuki Akio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Garry Hutchison blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
33.08
André Molina chips the ball to his team mate, Noboyuki Akio. Noboyuki Akio flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Yanovski controls it well on his chest. Yuri Yanovski lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Tómas Steingrímsson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
36.47
1-0Joseph-Desire Wome catches Alejandro Locatelli on the ankles. Joseph-Desire Wome is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Locatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.32
Garry Hutchison clumsily knocks into Noboyuki Akio. The referee calls over Garry Hutchison and shows him a yellow card! Noboyuki Akio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.07
Joseph-Desire Wome hits a low pass to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra whips in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.19
Nelson Blatsis clumsily knocks into Aimo Carrera. The referee calls over Nelson Blatsis and shows him a yellow card! Aimo Carrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.38
2-0Ruben Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Frans Johansson. Ruben Mendes is shown the yellow card! Frans Johansson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.38
Free kick to Manchester City just outside the area...
45.00
Frans Johansson steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Exeter City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
48.02
Luiz Henrique Garrincha knocks the ball forward to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.01
With a delightful solo run, Arno Witte stretches the opposition's defence. Arno Witte knocks the ball forward to Aimo Carrera but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.12
Youri Netto sees space and advances. Youri Netto knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Tómas Steingrímsson. Excellent save.
60.42
2-0Exeter City have made 2 substitutions with Nicola C. Gobbi replacing Aimo Carrera and Harry Kirkland replacing Arno Witte .
69.32
Joseph-Desire Wome sees space and advances. Joseph-Desire Wome makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Yanovski but he's offside!
72.28
Ruben Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Marek Malkowski who takes it down. Marek Malkowski advances with the ball. Marek Malkowski plays a one-two with Nicola C. Gobbi and advances towards the goal... Marek Malkowski shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marek Malkowski!
77.47
Alejandro Locatelli hacks Peter Granados from behind! Alejandro Locatelli is shown the yellow card! Peter Granados stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.20
Harry Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Gobbi. Nicola C. Gobbi plays a scrappy one-two with Ferdinando Pecorari and advances towards the goal... Nicola C. Gobbi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sebastien Wilmots!
83.02
Luiz Henrique Garrincha passes the ball forward to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
85.19
Frans Johansson clumsily knocks into Philipp Kurth. Frans Johansson is given a warning by the referee! Philipp Kurth stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.23
Joseph-Desire Wome clumsily knocks into Alejandro Locatelli. Joseph-Desire Wome is given another warning by the referee! Alejandro Locatelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.58
Luiz Henrique Garrincha deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Kurth.
90.00
Marek Malkowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari puts a great ball through. Nicola C. Gobbi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sebastien Wilmots (GK)
6
2. Nelson Blatsis (DEF)
5
3. André Molina (DEF)
6
4. Youri Netto (DEF)
6
5. Luiz Henrique Garrincha (MID)
6
6. Noboyuki Akio (MID)
7
7. Joseph-Desire Wome (MID)
7
8. Peter Granados (MID)
5
9. Frans Johansson (ATT)
8
10. Arturo Sierra (ATT)
6
11. Yuri Yanovski (ATT)
8
12. Saidu A. West (DEF)
0
13. Luis Alberto Amoroso (MID)
0
14. Siaka Bakayoko (ATT)
0
1. Tómas Steingrímsson (GK)
7
2. Philipp Kurth (DEF)
6
3. Medhi Deroff (DEF)
5
4. Ruben Mendes (DEF)
5
5. Garry Hutchison (DEF)
5
6. Alejandro Locatelli (MID)
5
7. Arno Witte (MID)
6
8. Marek Malkowski (MID)
8
9. Aimo Carrera (ATT)
6
10. Numo Robert (ATT)
6
11. Ferdinando Pecorari (ATT)
6
12. Alfonso Melli (DEF)
0
13. Harry Kirkland (MID)
6
14. Nicola C. Gobbi (ATT)
7