Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 8,170 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester City and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Les Butt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester City and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Les Butt.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off the first half!
8.37
1-0Brendan Formon takes a long throw-in. Enrique Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Bloomer. Alberto Bloomer makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.13
1-0Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson makes a probing pass to Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier threads the ball through to Alberto Bloomer but he's offside!
16.39
1-0Aaron Latuheru sees Alberto Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
21.24
1-0Con Milosevic makes a simple pass to Stephane Blanc. Stephane Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Swift.
24.16
1-0Stephan Gargo sees Stephane Blanc in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephane Blanc sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.34
Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Bloomer. Alberto Bloomer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.52
Arthur Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson. Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson makes a simple pass to Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Bloomer and advances towards the goal... Ernest Sier shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.29
Sol Kasper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Latuheru. Aaron Latuheru makes a simple pass to Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Bloomer. Alberto Bloomer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
40.09
3-0Ted-Kelton Balde hacks Stephen Ritchie from behind! Ted-Kelton Balde is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Ritchie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Sol Kasper hits it upfield. Alberto Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Banks.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
48.57
With a delightful solo run, Enrique Romero stretches the opposition's defence. Enrique Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Bloomer. Alberto Bloomer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.57
Aaron Latuheru chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bloomer. Alberto Bloomer makes a probing pass to Ernest Sier but he's offside!
51.47
Arthur Swift plays the ball forward to Enrique Romero. Enrique Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bloomer. Alberto Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
53.26
Tom Radet flicks a high ball forward to Ted-Kelton Balde who takes it down. Ted-Kelton Balde knocks the ball forward to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.37
Aaron Latuheru sees Alberto Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Bloomer shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.11
3-0Richard Meiklejohn barges into Phil Nicholls. Richard Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Phil Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
3-0Manchester City have made 2 substitutions with Luca Pavenic replacing Alberto Bloomer and Jonathan Crooks replacing Brendan Formon and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
66.41
Jonathan Crooks threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson. Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.21
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.45
Manchester City have made a substitution with Theo Schomaker replacing Enrique Romero .
78.51
Theo Schomaker threads the ball through to Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson. Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson whips in a cross ball towards Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier flicks the ball with his head. Daniel Hurst picks it out of the air!
85.56
With great vision, Yves Anolfo plays the ball forward to Stephane Blanc. Stephane Blanc tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Ryouta Ito flicks a high ball forward to Richard Meiklejohn who takes it down. Richard Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Stephane Blanc. Stephane Blanc shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alberto Bloomer 8, 26 Ernest Sier 37 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Bloomer of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Henk Van Vliet (GK)
6
2. Arthur Swift (DEF)
6
3. Phil Nicholls (DEF)
6
4. Sol Kasper (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Ritchie (MID)
6
6. Enrique Romero (MID)
6
7. Brendan Formon (MID)
6
8. Aaron Latuheru (MID)
6
9. Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson (MID)
6
10. Alberto Bloomer (ATT)
9
11. Ernest Sier (ATT)
9
12. Luca Pavenic (DEF)
6
13. Theo Schomaker (DEF)
6
14. Jonathan Crooks (ATT)
6
1. Daniel Hurst (GK)
7
2. Tom Radet (DEF)
6
3. Rui Lopes (DEF)
6
4. Simon Banks (DEF)
6
5. Stephan Gargo (MID)
6
6. Yves Anolfo (MID)
6
7. Con Milosevic (MID)
6
8. Ryouta Ito (MID)
6
9. Ted-Kelton Balde (ATT)
6
10. Richard Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11. Stephane Blanc (ATT)
6
12. Nuno Ferreira (MID)
0
13. Sol Bolton (DEF)
0
14. Julien Kerkar (MID)
0