Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play Heart of Midlothian in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Manchester City and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Manchester City and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian kick off the first half!
2.48
0-0David Winkler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hyypia. Daniel Hyypia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Emmanuel Okocha.
3.18
0-1Gaku Kaita makes a probing pass to Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist advances with the ball. Dominic McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.29
Giorgio Nappi makes a beautiful solo run. Giorgio Nappi whips in a cross ball towards Dmitri Nikiforov. Dmitri Nikiforov heads the ball goalwards. Emmanuel Okocha manages to gather it comfortably.
10.39
Gaku Kaita kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Petros Constantinidis manages to keep it out.
12.24
Joseph Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison goes all the way! Colin Morrison rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Petros Constantinidis easily smothers it!
20.05
Dominic McCoist makes a simple pass to Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Petros Constantinidis had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
24.28
0-2Guillermo Fabrie knocks the ball forward to Giorgio Nappi. Giorgio Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmitri Nikiforov. Dmitri Nikiforov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emmanuel Okocha who gathers it comfortably.
26.43
David Winkler chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hyypia. Daniel Hyypia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Emmanuel Okocha manages to gather it comfortably.
32.45
Joseph Cruz makes a simple pass to Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Fabrie.
33.41
0-2Heart of Midlothian are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester City's defence.
34.55
Giorgio Nappi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Nikiforov. Dmitri Nikiforov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emmanuel Okocha who gathers it comfortably.
36.37
Giorgio Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emmanuel Okocha who gathers it comfortably.
38.15
Joao Pinto sees space and advances. Joao Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison flicks the ball with his head. Petros Constantinidis easily picks it out of the air!
44.18
Giorgio Nappi makes a probing pass to Dmitri Nikiforov. Dmitri Nikiforov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Richard Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Pinto. Joao Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Varela. Mario Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
47.21
Nahuel Figueroa makes a probing pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from 20 yards. Petros Constantinidis easily smothers it.
48.30
0-3Giorgio Nappi catches Nahuel Figueroa on the ankles. Giorgio Nappi is warned by the referee! Nahuel Figueroa stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.09
Joao Pinto makes a probing pass to Mario Varela. Mario Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Petros Constantinidis manages to gather it comfortably.
59.08
Jessie Gray makes a probing pass to Daniel Hyypia. Daniel Hyypia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.42
Gaku Kaita passes the ball forward to Joao Pinto. Joao Pinto knocks the ball forward to Mario Varela. Mario Varela shoots from 25 yards but somehow Petros Constantinidis manages to keep it out.
65.56
0-3Giorgio Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Nikiforov. Dmitri Nikiforov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Gyan but the linesman indicates offside!
66.39
Richard Henderson makes a probing pass to Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.39
Joseph Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Dmitri Nikiforov. Joseph Cruz is given a warning by the referee! Dmitri Nikiforov runs off the knock.
73.17
Joao Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Varela. Mario Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.33
Richard Henderson takes it forward alone. Richard Henderson passes the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Petros Constantinidis who gathers it comfortably.
81.48
Leslie Tuttle brings the ball forward. Leslie Tuttle makes a simple pass to Daniel Hyypia. Daniel Hyypia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Emmanuel Okocha manages to gather it comfortably.
84.16
Richard Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Richard Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Petros Constantinidis easily smothers it!
85.25
0-4Dominic McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Varela. Mario Varela shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.01
Egill Hlödversson surges forward with the ball. Egill Hlödversson lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Petros Constantinidis is on top of it.
89.22
0-4Daniel Hyypia barges into Joseph Cruz. Daniel Hyypia is shown the yellow card! Joseph Cruz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
David Winkler kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Nikiforov. Dmitri Nikiforov knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan heads the ball goalwards. Emmanuel Okocha manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Gavin Inglis 3 Colin Morrison 20, 45, 66 |