Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Sheffield Wednesday. 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 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off the first half!
4.38
1-0Lennart Fromm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Norman Smith has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.46
1-0Marvin Wright barges into Titus Kirkland. Marvin Wright is given a warning by the referee! Titus Kirkland gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.31
1-0Chris Bolton flicks a high pass forward to Octavian Noica who brings the ball under control. Octavian Noica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
14.16
1-0Titus Kirkland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Titus Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Norman Smith.
15.25
Chris Bolton takes a long throw-in. Mile Cooney laces a through ball forward to Octavian Noica. Octavian Noica surges forward with the ball. Octavian Noica shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.21
Chris Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Titus Kirkland collects the pass. Titus Kirkland flicks a high ball forward to Richard Williamson who takes it down. Richard Williamson finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.39
Kevin Young plays the ball forward to Titus Kirkland. Titus Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.20
Titus Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Norman Smith.
33.42
1-0Romero P. Martinez takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Copain Klompe reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
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. Sheffield Wednesday have changed their lineup with Tim Haynes replacing Alexandre Castro.
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
48.45
With intelligent vision, Nico Sachs plays the ball forward to Octavian Noica. Octavian Noica makes a probing pass to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.08
Titus Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
59.43
1-0Neil Formon flicks a high pass forward. Tim Haynes collects the pass. Tim Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.40
1-0Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Alvarez replacing Mario Jesus and Andy James replacing Copain Klompe .
61.50
Titus Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira runs straight at the defence! Rui Teixeira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.56
Octavian Noica flicks a high pass forward. Rui Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Teixeira shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
77.53
2-0Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.53
Titus Kirkland advances with the ball. Titus Kirkland knocks the ball forward, putting Rui Teixeira through on goal. Rui Teixeira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Norman Smith with no chance!! Goal for Manchester City! That's his third!
81.56
Francisco Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
85.28
Francisco Alvarez makes a probing pass to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Young.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.2%
28.8%
Play Area
25.8%
48.5%
25.8%
Scorers
| Rui Teixeira 4, 61, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Teixeira of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Philipp Meyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nico Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mile Cooney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Titus Kirkland (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Lennart Fromm (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Octavian Noica (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rui Teixeira (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Richard Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jan Kistner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graeme Rodgers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niccol˜ Filippini (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Norman Smith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ivan Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kees Tobiassen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sieb Maes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frank Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Formon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marc Welke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin Wright (MID) | 5 | |
| 10. | Copain Klompe (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexandre Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Alvarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tim Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |