Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Derby County. A crowd of 9,744 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Bridges.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Bridges.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
3.30
0-0Mike Mason threads a neat ball through to Francis Copping. Francis Copping shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
6.24
0-0Leon Benali takes it forward alone. Leon Benali runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Benali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.51
Leon Benali makes a simple pass to Francis Copping. Francis Copping takes it forward alone. Francis Copping knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Delaney.
16.40
Leon Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Mason. Mike Mason passes the ball forward to Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord plays a one-two with Kemal Montague and advances towards the goal... Jamal Bakboord side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.05
0-0Stephen Ball runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Ball cuts inside the box! Stephen Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Paul Vickers.
27.15
Leon Benali takes a quick throw-in. Sylvain Fenton threads a neat ball through to Francis Copping. Francis Copping flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.56
Sylvain Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Brian Southgate controls it well on his chest. Brian Southgate threads the ball through to Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal advances inside the box! Brendan Mcgreal comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies well off target!
36.44
Shabani Lefèvre receives the ball from a throw-in from Nigel Serrant. Shabani Lefèvre chips the ball to his team mate, Devanir Faye. Devanir Faye decides to run forward with the ball. Devanir Faye knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.36
Shabani Lefèvre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Aloisi. John Aloisi threads a neat ball through to Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.53
0-0Jamal Bakboord catches John Aloisi on the ankles. The referee calls over Jamal Bakboord and warns him to calm down! John Aloisi stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Mike Mason flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Mcgreal easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Mcgreal shoots from long range but it is miles over!
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. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Derby County kick off the second half!
47.49
Brian Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Pierpaolo Gritti keeps it out!
55.58
Julian Iglesias barges into Tim Thatcher. The referee brings Julian Iglesias to one side and gives him a warning! Tim Thatcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.25
Leon Benali passes the ball forward to Mike Mason. Mike Mason flicks a high ball forward to Jamal Bakboord who takes it down. Jamal Bakboord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.13
0-0Nigel Serrant threads a neat ball through to Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias threads the ball through to Devanir Faye but he's offside!
85.09
Stephen Ball hits a low pass to Julian Iglesias. Julian Iglesias advances inside the box! Julian Iglesias comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.41
Leon Benali flicks a high pass forward. Mike Mason controls it well on his chest. Mike Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Copping. Francis Copping knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierpaolo Gritti who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
1-0Francis Copping decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Copping plays a scrappy one-two with Mike Mason and advances towards the goal... Francis Copping cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
35.4%
41.5%
23.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francis Copping of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Vickers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason McManaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Benali (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Sylvain Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Mason (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brian Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francis Copping (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Brendan Mcgreal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jamal Bakboord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kemal Montague (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bill Mike (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Adams (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kemal Stewart (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pierpaolo Gritti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ruel Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Shabani Lefèvre (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nigel Serrant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Butt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Devanir Faye (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Aloisi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dean Gower (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nick Makin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Ball (MID) | 7 | |
| 11. | Julian Iglesias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lomano Ferdinand (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne Murray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Marr (MID) | 0 | |