Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Computer Player Computer Player
Marc BrittonM. Britton54
G
captain1
G
69Stanley BartonS. Barton
Chris DavisC. Davis59
D
2
D
65Pedro VieiraP. Vieira
Nigel PriestleyN. Priestley57
D
3
D
52Des PalmerD. Palmer
Neil KeaneN. Keane59
D
4
D
51Alberto ClemenceA. Clemence
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell58
D
5
M
69Stanley WatersS. Waters
Kemal EvansK. Evans62
M
6captain
M
68Brian JohnsonB. Johnson
Ugo DuberryU. Duberry60
M
7
M
61Andy YoungA. Young
Rio GerrardR. Gerrard55
M
8
M
56Danny BrownD. Brown
Alan PlowrightA. Plowright63
M
9
A
68Andy McGroryA. McGrory
Morris GascoigneM. Gascoigne59
A
10
A
67Neil CoppingerN. Coppinger
Jan SchröderJ. Schröder51
A
11
A
60Dennis BurgessD. Burgess
 
Ben BrownB. Brown55
D
12
G
59Graham BanksG. Banks
Nick MendezN. Mendez58
M
13
A
58Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick
George HaynesG. Haynes53
A
14
A
51Carlos WauC. Wau

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 7,590 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
Peterborough United start the match!
3.40
Kemal Evans gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanley Barton who gathers it comfortably.
4.32
Alberto Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Johnson. Brian Johnson hits a low pass to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Summerbell.
8.09
Alan Plowright makes a probing pass to Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne powers a header at goal but somehow Stanley Barton manages to keep it out.
9.52
Neil Coppinger hacks Nigel Priestley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Priestley runs off the knock.
10.49
Alan Plowright clumsily knocks into Danny Brown. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Brown carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.28
Kemal Evans flicks a high pass forward to Rio Gerrard who brings the ball under control. Rio Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright connects with a diving header but Stanley Barton is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
14.27
Chris Davis comes in with a late challenge on Dennis Burgess. The referee calls over Chris Davis and warns him to calm down! Dennis Burgess carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.01
Alberto Clemence hacks Kemal Evans from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Clemence and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Evans carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.07
Kemal Evans clumsily knocks into Andy Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Young carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.36
Alberto Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
26.16
Alberto Clemence threads a neat ball through to Andy Young. Andy Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
34.29
Chris Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Morris Gascoigne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.45
Andy Young knocks the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.57
Dennis Burgess flicks a high ball forward to Andy Young who takes it down. Andy Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
47.10
Chris Davis makes a probing pass to Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.14
Andy Young flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Burgess who brings the ball under control. Dennis Burgess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
53.42
Peterborough United are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
55.56
Alberto Clemence plays the ball forward to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters plays the ball forward to Neil Coppinger. Neil Coppinger makes a great pass forward. Danny Brown runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.58
Rio Gerrard makes a simple pass to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.06
Des Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Clemence. Alberto Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory collects the pass. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Britton who gathers it comfortably.
61.03
Ugo Duberry catches Andy Young on the ankles. Ugo Duberry is shown the yellow card! Andy Young runs off the knock.
65.05
Ugo Duberry barges into Brian Johnson. The referee calls over Ugo Duberry and warns him to calm down! Brian Johnson stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.49
Nigel Priestley knocks the ball forward to Kemal Evans. Kemal Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright plays a quick one-two with Jan Schröder and rushes in on goal... Alan Plowright tries a spectacular strike. Stanley Barton gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
69.38
Nigel Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Jan Schröder collects the pass. Jan Schröder lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stanley Barton. Excellent save.
71.19
Andy Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Johnson. Brian Johnson makes a simple pass, allowing Dennis Burgess to run into the box. Dennis Burgess shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
72.19
Danny Brown hacks Nigel Priestley from behind! The referee warns Danny Brown to calm down! Nigel Priestley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.26
Alberto Clemence changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.09
Rio Gerrard takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Neil Keane. Neil Keane pushes up the pitch. Neil Keane flicks a high pass forward. Jan Schröder controls it well on his chest. Jan Schröder knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.28
Kemal Evans kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.58
Neil Keane makes a simple pass to Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder sees a break and surges forward. Jan Schröder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanley Barton who gathers it comfortably.
89.26
Andy Young hits a low pass to Neil Coppinger. Neil Coppinger shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Neil Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright. With a delightful solo run, Alan Plowright stretches the opposition's defence. Alan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Evans. Alberto Clemence catches Kemal Evans on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

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

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
27.3%
42%
30.7%

Scorers
Alan Plowright 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alan Plowright of Manchester City

Match Ratings
1.Marc Britton (GK)
7
2.Chris Davis (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Priestley (DEF)
6
4.Neil Keane (DEF)
7
5.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
6.Kemal Evans (MID)yellow card
6
7.Ugo Duberry (MID)yellow card
5
8.Rio Gerrard (MID)
7
9.Alan Plowright (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
10.Morris Gascoigne (ATT)
7
11.Jan Schröder (ATT)
7
 
12.Ben Brown (DEF)
0
13.Nick Mendez (MID)
0
14.George Haynes (ATT)
0

1.Stanley Barton (GK)
8
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Des Palmer (DEF)
7
4.Alberto Clemence (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Stanley Waters (MID)
6
6.Brian Johnson (MID)
6
7.Andy Young (MID)
7
8.Danny Brown (MID)
5
9.Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
10.Neil Coppinger (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Dennis Burgess (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Banks (GK)
0
13.Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Wau (ATT)
0