Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings John Ramsay John Ramsay
Marc BrittonM. Britton54
G
captain1
G
72Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Chris DavisC. Davis59
D
2
D
63Guillermo MolownyG. Molowny
Marc DrydenM. Dryden57
D
3
D
66Hugo HelgueraH. Helguera
Nigel PriestleyN. Priestley57
D
4
D
52Steven Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell58
D
5
M
71Andres PeiroA. Peiro
Kemal EvansK. Evans62
M
6captain
M
63Jan PolheimJ. Polheim
Ugo DuberryU. Duberry60
M
7
M
64Clive FletcherC. Fletcher
Brian Lua-LuaB. Lua-Lua62
M
8
M
61Christian JanesC. Janes
Alan PlowrightA. Plowright63
M
9
A
70Billy SeamanB. Seaman
Jan SchröderJ. Schröder51
A
10
A
72Sebastiao MoutinhoS. Moutinho
Morris GascoigneM. Gascoigne59
A
11
A
69Giordano MazziG. Mazzi
 
Nick MendezN. Mendez58
M
12
M
42Mike PattersonM. Patterson
Rio GerrardR. Gerrard55
M
13
A
54Dion BarrettD. Barrett
George HaynesG. Haynes53
A
14
G
51Hugo VarelaH. Varela

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 6,996 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.


0.00
The first half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
4.25
Guillermo Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim passes the ball forward to Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.38
Steven Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Christian Janes who gracefully takes it down. Christian Janes knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giordano Mazzi but he's offside!
8.03
Brian Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
9.15
Hugo Helguera pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hugo Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.31
Andres Peiro decides to run forward with the ball. Andres Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
16.50
Brian Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder threads a neat, attacking ball through to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Hugo Helguera.
18.49
With vision, Hugo Helguera plays the ball forward to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.32
Clive Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Jan Polheim collects the pass. Jan Polheim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Marc Britton manages to keep it out.
24.22
Nigel Priestley hits a low pass to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.58
Guillermo Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Clive Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Clive Fletcher surges forward with the ball. Clive Fletcher shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.32
Without breaking stride, Brian Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Matt Davidson manages to gather it.
28.56
Brian Lua-Lua decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Molowny.
33.26
Hugo Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Jan Polheim collects the pass. Jan Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Christian Janes controls it well on his chest. Christian Janes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
34.17
With vision, Jan Polheim picks a pass forward to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho advances inside the box! Sebastiao Moutinho shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Marc Britton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.38
Nigel Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Matt Davidson!
44.33
Brian Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United kick off!
48.21
Guillermo Molowny threads a neat ball through to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Billy Seaman who brings the ball under control. Billy Seaman puts a great ball through. Giordano Mazzi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.14
Hugo Helguera sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Helguera shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.34
Steven Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Janes. Christian Janes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
60.37
Guillermo Molowny makes a probing pass to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim threads a neat ball through to Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
63.51
Nigel Priestley clumsily knocks into Billy Seaman. Nigel Priestley is shown the yellow card! Billy Seaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.40
Ugo Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Jan Schröder who takes it down. Jan Schröder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Molowny.
66.33
Kemal Evans threads a neat ball through to Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry rushes past Hugo Helguera! Some silky footwork from Ugo Duberry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.22
Giordano Mazzi clumsily knocks into Nigel Priestley. Giordano Mazzi is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.38
Chris Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley threads the ball through to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.32
Guillermo Molowny passes the ball forward to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim flicks a high ball forward to Clive Fletcher who takes it down. Clive Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
77.31
Chris Davis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.26
Jan Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Giordano Mazzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giordano Mazzi shoots from long range. Marc Britton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.54
Jan Polheim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan Polheim plays a one-two with Clive Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Jan Polheim makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.25
Kemal Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Molowny.
89.20
Chris Davis flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Evans collects the pass. Kemal Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Guillermo Molowny makes a simple pass to Andres Peiro. Andres Peiro threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Marc Britton.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Christian Janes loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Clive Fletcher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

West Ham United
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Ugo Duberry 66
Jan Schröder 77
Billy Seaman 9
Clive Fletcher 18
Sebastiao Moutinho 34
Jan Polheim 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Polheim of West Ham United

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

1.Matt Davidson (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Molowny (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Helguera (DEF)
8
4.Steven Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Andres Peiro (MID)
6
6.Jan Polheim (MID)goal scored
9
7.Clive Fletcher (MID)goal scored
9
8.Christian Janes (MID)
6
9.Billy Seaman (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Sebastiao Moutinho (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Giordano Mazzi (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Patterson (MID)
0
13.Dion Barrett (ATT)
0
14.Hugo Varela (GK)
0