Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     EvertonEverton
Computer Player Computer Player Rik Mont Rik Mont
Dean UnsworthD. Unsworth70
G
1
G
63Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright
Gary HendryG. Hendry57
D
captain2captain
D
70Dominique MauricioD. Mauricio
Ernesto CarcedoE. Carcedo57
D
3
D
67Martin CarterM. Carter
Gavin JacksonG. Jackson55
D
4
D
62Aaron CutlerA. Cutler
Dennis WrightD. Wright49
D
5
D
66Manuel LoureiroM. Loureiro
Oleg MendezO. Mendez68
M
6
M
65Rafael MarquitosR. Marquitos
Peter PearceP. Pearce58
M
7
M
66Antonio SerranoA. Serrano
Graham BellamyG. Bellamy54
M
8
A
72Giampiero BonadeiG. Bonadei
Matthew LinekerM. Lineker68
A
9
A
43Frank WhelanF. Whelan
Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson67
A
10
A
68Darren WinterburnD. Winterburn
Cesare TommasiC. Tommasi66
A
11
A
64Moritz WieczorekM. Wieczorek
 
Robert CraddockR. Craddock60
A
12
D
57Tom van der WalT. van der Wal
Emile CarterE. Carter55
A
13
M
58Edouard GrimaldiE. Grimaldi
Mick CraddockM. Craddock55
G
14
M
62Ugo CoppingerU. Coppinger

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Everton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.


0.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the match underway!
2.18
Martin Carter sees Rafael Marquitos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Marquitos threads the ball through to Darren Winterburn. Darren Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Dean Unsworth!
3.29
Graham Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Tommasi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.44
Giampiero Bonadei hacks Dennis Wright from behind! The referee calls over Giampiero Bonadei and warns him to calm down! Dennis Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.25
Antonio Serrano makes a simple pass to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei finds some space and shoots from distance. Dean Unsworth gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
10.55
Aaron Cutler knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Frank Whelan controls it well on his chest. Frank Whelan plays a scrappy one-two with Giampiero Bonadei and advances towards the goal... Frank Whelan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
15.05
Ernesto Carcedo flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Mendez who brings the ball under control. Oleg Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Ferguson who takes it down. Dominic Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
18.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Oleg Mendez plays the ball forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Martin Carter's outstretched leg.
21.44
Graham Bellamy passes the ball forward to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
28.54
Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Darren Winterburn collects the pass. Darren Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.37
Peter Pearce changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.55
Aaron Cutler makes a probing pass to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano sees space and advances. Antonio Serrano passes the ball forward but Darren Winterburn is offside!
38.03
Peter Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.00
Antonio Serrano knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei runs straight at the defence! Giampiero Bonadei rockets a shot on goal but Dean Unsworth reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
51.28
Aaron Cutler arcs the ball upfield. Giampiero Bonadei shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
53.14
Rafael Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei plays a one-two with Frank Whelan and advances towards the goal... Giampiero Bonadei side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dean Unsworth with no chance!! Goal for Everton!
61.01
Manuel Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Frank Whelan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Whelan threads the ball through into the box. Dennis Wright comes in with a late challenge on Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
63.07
Gavin Jackson knocks the ball forward to Oleg Mendez. Oleg Mendez hits a low pass to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.31
Antonio Serrano threads the ball through to Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan threads the ball through to Darren Winterburn but he's offside!
71.12
Graham Bellamy barges into Antonio Serrano. Graham Bellamy is warned by the referee! Antonio Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.23
Gary Hendry passes the ball forward to Graham Bellamy. Graham Bellamy makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
77.58
Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Robert Craddock replacing Cesare Tommasi, Emile Carter replacing Graham Bellamy and Mick Craddock replacing Gavin Jackson .
78.62
Mick Craddock threads a neat ball through to Peter Pearce. Peter Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Loureiro.
79.06
Antonio Serrano sees Frank Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Whelan shoots from 20 yards but somehow Dean Unsworth manages to keep it out.
83.34
Oleg Mendez knocks the ball forward to Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
84.27
Antonio Serrano barges into Ernesto Carcedo. The referee calls over Antonio Serrano and warns him to calm down! Ernesto Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.58
Martin Carter threads a neat ball through to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek plays a one-two with Frank Whelan and advances towards the goal... Moritz Wieczorek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Dean Unsworth. Excellent save.
89.20
Antonio Serrano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Serrano plays a one-two with Giampiero Bonadei and rushes in on goal... Antonio Serrano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Serrano!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Everton
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
30.1%
39.7%
30.1%

Scorers
Matthew Lineker 32
Giampiero Bonadei 53
Antonio Serrano 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Serrano of Everton

Match Ratings