Match Report
| Manchester City | Manchester City |  |  | Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Sullivan | S. Sullivan |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Ronnie Huckerby | R. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Luca Pavenic | L. Pavenic |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Paolo Mccann | P. Mccann | |||||||||
| Sol Kasper | S. Kasper | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Stan Pearce | S. Pearce | |||||||||
| Theo Schomaker | T. Schomaker |  | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Robert Formon | R. Formon | |||||||||
| Stephen Ritchie | S. Ritchie | | 70 | M |  | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Rio Blake | R. Blake | ||||||||
| Aaron Latuheru | A. Latuheru | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Andy Gemmill | A. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Brendan Formon | B. Formon | | 63 | M | | 7 | | | M | 52 | | Les Huckerby | L. Huckerby | ||||||||
| Paul Flintlock | P. Flintlock | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Stan Nicholls | S. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Andy Bastin | A. Bastin | | 49 | M | | 9 | | A | 62 |  | Amedeo Grossi | A. Grossi | |||||||||
| Ernest Sier | E. Sier | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Renato De Sole | R. De Sole | |||||||||
| Danny Stockdale | D. Stockdale | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Robert Lampard | R. Lampard | |||||||||
| Jonas Jung | J. Jung |  | 53 | D | | 12 | | G | 61 | | Mick Middleton | M. Middleton | |||||||||
| Stanley Davies | S. Davies | | 51 | G | | 13 | | A | 52 | | Harvey Ehiogu | H. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Alistair Moore | A. Moore | | 50 | D | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Ross White | R. White | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Plymouth Argyle. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Heskey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Heskey.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle get the match underway!
4.28
0-0Stan Pearce plays the ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill threads the ball through to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi lofts in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.18
0-0Stan Pearce makes a simple pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill sees Amedeo Grossi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luca Pavenic.
9.17
Luca Pavenic hits a low pass to Andy Bastin. Andy Bastin makes a probing pass to Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Formon.
20.55
0-0Stan Pearce makes a probing pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lampard collects the pass. Robert Lampard threads the ball through to Renato De Sole but he's offside!
22.08
Andy Gemmill hits a low pass to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
24.39
Robert Formon decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Formon threads a neat ball through to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. With a superhuman jump, Amedeo Grossi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.36
0-0Stephen Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale lofts in a cross ball towards Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier powers a header at goal but is denied by Ronnie Huckerby. Excellent save.
28.01
Les Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lampard collects the pass. Robert Lampard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luca Pavenic.
34.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Stan Pearce plays the ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Stephen Sullivan reads it well. Good keeping!
38.48
1-0Andy Bastin flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
57.25
1-0Danny Stockdale hacks Robert Formon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Formon runs off the knock.
59.08
Stan Pearce sees Rio Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Blake brings the ball forward. Rio Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
61.08
1-1Manchester City have made 2 substitutions with Jonas Jung replacing Ernest Sier and Alistair Moore replacing Brendan Formon and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.48
Andy Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard makes a pass forward but Amedeo Grossi is yards offside!
65.37
Alistair Moore takes it forward alone. Alistair Moore whips in a cross ball towards Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Moore picks a pass forward to Andy Bastin. Andy Bastin shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
73.28
Stephen Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Andy Bastin. Andy Bastin shoots from 20 yards. Ronnie Huckerby gets down and covers it.
75.21
Aaron Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stockdale controls it well on his chest. Danny Stockdale shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
77.38
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .
81.53
Stan Pearce darts forward. Stan Pearce threads a neat ball through to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard makes a looping header on goal. Stephen Sullivan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.32
Stephen Ritchie receives the ball from a throw-in from Aaron Latuheru. Stephen Ritchie makes a simple pass to Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
89.52
Aaron Latuheru passes the ball forward to Andy Bastin. Andy Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Danny Stockdale 38 | Robert Lampard 59, 82 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Lampard of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephen Sullivan (GK)
6
2. Luca Pavenic (DEF)
6
3. Sol Kasper (DEF)
6
4. Theo Schomaker (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Ritchie (MID)
6
6. Aaron Latuheru (MID)
6
7. Brendan Formon (MID)
6
8. Paul Flintlock (MID)
6
9. Andy Bastin (MID)
7
10. Ernest Sier (ATT)
6
11. Danny Stockdale (ATT)
7
12. Jonas Jung (DEF)
6
13. Stanley Davies (GK)
0
14. Alistair Moore (DEF)
6
1. Ronnie Huckerby (GK)
7
2. Paolo Mccann (DEF)
6
3. Stan Pearce (DEF)
7
4. Robert Formon (DEF)
6
5. Rio Blake (MID)
7
6. Andy Gemmill (MID)
7
7. Les Huckerby (MID)
6
8. Stan Nicholls (MID)
6
9. Amedeo Grossi (ATT)
7
10. Renato De Sole (ATT)
6
11. Robert Lampard (ATT)
9
12. Mick Middleton (GK)
6
13. Harvey Ehiogu (ATT)
6
14. Ross White (ATT)
6