Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul VickersP. Vickers46
G
1
G
76Christopher EnglerC. Engler
Tim ThatcherT. Thatcher81
D
2
D
76Chris ScowcroftC. Scowcroft
Jason McManamanJ. McManaman56
D
3
D
72Marshall ThompsonM. Thompson
Leon BenaliL. Benali56
D
4
D
70Graham DefoeG. Defoe
Sylvain FentonS. Fenton50
D
5
D
48Gareth MasonG. Mason
Simon RiemannS. Riemann68
M
6
M
69Graeme MillsG. Mills
Craig PallisterC. Pallister63
M
captain7captain
M
69Isaiah DublinI. Dublin
Mike MasonM. Mason63
M
8
M
67Robert JacksonR. Jackson
Brendan McgrealB. Mcgreal69
A
9
A
76Guido PiovaniG. Piovani
Jamal BakboordJ. Bakboord67
A
10
A
73Eusebio NataliE. Natali
Kemal MontagueK. Montague52
A
11
A
50Oleg CroftO. Croft
 
Brian SouthgateB. Southgate60
M
12
M
65James RobertsJ. Roberts
Francis CoppingF. Copping54
M
13
M
62Alfred MustoeA. Mustoe
Bill MikeB. Mike49
D
14
M
54Mick PriorM. Prior

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 8,516 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Byrne.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off!
4.26
With vision, Isaiah Dublin plays the ball forward to Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.31
Isaiah Dublin flicks the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Paul Vickers has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.57
Chris Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Graeme Mills. Graeme Mills makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Croft. Oleg Croft whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali makes a convincing header. Paul Vickers manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.17
Isaiah Dublin sees Guido Piovani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guido Piovani finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Paul Vickers.
20.03
Craig Pallister sees Brendan Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brendan Mcgreal shoots from long range but Christopher Engler is on top of it.
22.44
Marshall Thompson sees Graham Defoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Defoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guido Piovani. Guido Piovani shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
27.27
Marshall Thompson threads a neat ball through to Robert Jackson. Robert Jackson surges forward with the ball. Robert Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Natali. Eusebio Natali rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
28.58
With a delightful solo run, Brendan Mcgreal stretches the opposition's defence. Brendan Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.27
Leon Benali makes a probing pass to Craig Pallister. Craig Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Brendan Mcgreal provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Christopher Engler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.05
Leon Benali flicks a high pass forward. Craig Pallister collects the pass. Craig Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Montague. Kemal Montague finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
45.00
Craig Pallister hits a low pass to Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Christopher Engler manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rotherham United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
47.59
Craig Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann sees Kemal Montague in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Montague whips in a cross ball towards Mike Mason. Mike Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
48.47
Jason McManaman threads a neat ball through to Mike Mason. Mike Mason changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mike Mason cuts inside the box! Mike Mason muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
57.20
Mike Mason sees space and advances. Mike Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.21
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Mick Prior replacing Guido Piovani .
61.21
Mike Mason flicks a high pass forward to Simon Riemann who brings the ball under control. Simon Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Mike Mason collects the pass. Mike Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
63.26
Simon Riemann hacks Gareth Mason from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gareth Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.26
Leon Benali breaks forward. Leon Benali advances with the ball. Leon Benali shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.38
Graeme Mills flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Dublin who takes it down. Isaiah Dublin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason McManaman.
69.40
Robert Jackson clumsily knocks into Jason McManaman. The referee calls over Robert Jackson and shows him a yellow card! Jason McManaman runs off the knock.
72.09
Mike Mason flicks a high ball forward to Jamal Bakboord who takes it down. Jamal Bakboord shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
73.03
Leon Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason McManaman makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kemal Montague. Kemal Montague side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
78.19
Mike Mason barges into Graeme Mills. Mike Mason is given a warning by the referee! Graeme Mills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.15
Craig Pallister barges into Isaiah Dublin. The referee calls over Craig Pallister and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Dublin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Robert Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Mick Prior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Prior sees Eusebio Natali in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eusebio Natali advances inside the box! Eusebio Natali takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Rotherham United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
25%
47.5%
27.5%

Scorers
Jamal Bakboord 29
Brendan Mcgreal 33
Isaiah Dublin 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Mcgreal of Manchester City

Match Ratings
1.Paul Vickers (GK)
7
2.Tim Thatcher (DEF)
6
3.Jason McManaman (DEF)
7
4.Leon Benali (DEF)
7
5.Sylvain Fenton (DEF)
6
6.Simon Riemann (MID)yellow card
6
7.Craig Pallister (MID)yellow card
7
8.Mike Mason (MID)
7
9.Brendan Mcgreal (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jamal Bakboord (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Kemal Montague (ATT)
7
 
12.Brian Southgate (MID)
0
13.Francis Copping (MID)
0
14.Bill Mike (DEF)
0

1.Christopher Engler (GK)
7
2.Chris Scowcroft (DEF)
6
3.Marshall Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Graham Defoe (DEF)
6
5.Gareth Mason (DEF)
6
6.Graeme Mills (MID)
6
7.Isaiah Dublin (MID)goal scored
8
8.Robert Jackson (MID)yellow card
6
9.Guido Piovani (ATT)
6
10.Eusebio Natali (ATT)
7
11.Oleg Croft (ATT)
6
 
12.James Roberts (MID)
0
13.Alfred Mustoe (MID)
0
14.Mick Prior (MID)
6