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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 7,722 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.
0.00
0-0Colchester United start the match!
2.45
0-0Phil Nicholls passes the ball forward to Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson. Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Helguera. Eugenio Helguera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Mason.
6.30
0-0Stanley Mason takes it forward alone. Stanley Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.44
Stanley Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart knocks the ball forward to Julian Armstrong. Julian Armstrong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.37
Stephen Ritchie passes the ball forward to Eugenio Helguera. Eugenio Helguera shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
21.23
0-0Brendan Formon comes in with a late challenge on Luke Guppy. Brendan Formon is given a warning by the referee! Luke Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.54
Ian Thomson hits a low pass to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart threads a neat ball through to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.42
Frits Arveladze threads a neat ball through to John Powell. John Powell shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
30.41
0-0Luca Pavenic threads a neat ball through to Aaron Latuheru. Aaron Latuheru hits a low pass to Eugenio Helguera. Eugenio Helguera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Carl Dichio gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
34.43
Rafael Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Guppy. Luke Guppy makes an attacking run forward. Luke Guppy makes a defence splitting pass to Julian Armstrong. Julian Armstrong muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.54
Showing composure, Stanley Mason plays the ball forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
44.51
1-0Rafael Bento sees Luke Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Guppy threads the ball through to Julian Armstrong. Julian Armstrong shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Colchester United!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
51.53
Sol Kasper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Latuheru. Aaron Latuheru makes a beautiful solo run. Aaron Latuheru chips the ball to his team mate, John Powell. John Powell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.54
1-0Manchester City have made 2 substitutions with Alberto Bloomer replacing John Powell and Theo Schomaker replacing Brendan Formon and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.24
Stephen Ritchie makes a probing pass to Eugenio Helguera. Eugenio Helguera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.44
Luca Pavenic plays the ball forward to Aaron Latuheru. Aaron Latuheru threads a neat ball through to Frits Arveladze. Frits Arveladze finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carl Dichio!
72.22
1-1Luke Guppy knocks the ball forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma plays a one-two with Julian Armstrong and advances towards the goal... Sol Kasper catches Edgar Quaresma on the ankles. Edgar Quaresma appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.25
Julian Galadames hacks Sol Kasper from behind! The referee calls over Julian Galadames and warns him to calm down! Sol Kasper runs off the knock.
75.46
Luca Pavenic comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Quaresma. The referee warns Luca Pavenic to calm down! Edgar Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.10
Colchester United have made a substitution with Kemal Benali replacing Phil Scowcroft .
78.11
Kemal Benali threads a neat ball through to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.18
Luke Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Julian Galadames controls it well on his chest. Julian Galadames rushes past Phil Nicholls! Julian Galadames looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Sullivan comfortably smothers it!
83.30
Kemal Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Armstrong. Julian Armstrong plays a one-two with Edgar Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Julian Armstrong takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Stephen Sullivan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.48
Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson passes the ball forward to Alberto Bloomer. Alberto Bloomer shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Carl Dichio. What a save!
90.00
Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson hits a low pass to Alberto Bloomer. Alberto Bloomer shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Julian Armstrong 45, 83 | Eugenio Helguera 65 Alberto Bloomer 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Armstrong of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Dichio (GK)
7
2. Stanley Mason (DEF)
7
3. Ian Thomson (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Bento (DEF)
6
5. Phil Scowcroft (MID)
6
6. Luke Guppy (MID)
8
7. Steve Lawrence (MID)
6
8. Brian Stewart (MID)
6
9. Julian Armstrong (ATT)
9
10. Julian Galadames (ATT)
6
11. Edgar Quaresma (ATT)
6
12. Nick Kahn (GK)
0
13. Ger Zegers (GK)
0
14. Kemal Benali (GK)
6
1. Stephen Sullivan (GK)
6
2. Phil Nicholls (DEF)
6
3. Sol Kasper (DEF)
6
4. Luca Pavenic (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Ritchie (MID)
7
6. Aaron Latuheru (MID)
7
7. Brendan Formon (MID)
5
8. Gunnar Örn Vilhjálmsson (MID)
7
9. Frits Arveladze (MID)
6
10. John Powell (ATT)
6
11. Eugenio Helguera (ATT)
8
12. Alberto Bloomer (ATT)
8
13. Ernest Sier (ATT)
0
14. Theo Schomaker (DEF)
6