Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player James Humphrey James Humphrey
Marc BrittonM. Britton54
G
captain1
G
67Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn
Chris DavisC. Davis62
D
2
D
65Dominic SounessD. Souness
Neil KeaneN. Keane60
D
3
D
66Andy YoudsA. Youds
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell59
D
4
D
68Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Marc DrydenM. Dryden58
D
5
M
69Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren
Alan PlowrightA. Plowright64
M
6
M
66Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray
Ugo DuberryU. Duberry63
M
7
M
70Pedro LozanoP. Lozano
Rio GerrardR. Gerrard58
M
8
M
68James JacksonJ. Jackson
Matthew KirklandM. Kirkland68
A
9
A
64Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno
Mick LoweM. Lowe57
A
10
A
66Frederico AntunesF. Antunes
George HaynesG. Haynes55
A
11captain
A
67Marc DoddM. Dodd
 
Noel ParkerN. Parker58
M
12
D
62Achille BelleriA. Belleri
Martin DichioM. Dichio56
M
13
M
62Tonino GattusoT. Gattuso
Anthony MendoncaA. Mendonca56
D
14
A
71J-Clau LecourJ. Lecour

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 7,966 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.


0.00
Leeds United kick off the first half!
3.56
Arno Van Haaren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Jackson. James Jackson threads the ball through to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren runs straight at the defence! Arno Van Haaren side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
8.26
Alan Plowright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland plays a scrappy one-two with Alan Plowright and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthew Kirkland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.02
Dominic Souness sees Harry Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Mowbray darts forward. Harry Mowbray makes a probing pass to Frederico Antunes but he's offside!
12.13
Arno Van Haaren makes an attacking run forward. Arno Van Haaren plays a scrappy one-two with Marc Dodd and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Keane comes in with a late challenge on Arno Van Haaren. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.22
Harry Mowbray laces a through ball forward to Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes plays a quick one-two with Marc Dodd and rushes in on goal... Frederico Antunes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Marc Britton gets down and covers it.
16.08
Arno Van Haaren flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Butragueno who takes it down. Roberto Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
18.42
Without breaking stride, Alan Plowright plays the ball forward to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Youds.
21.13
Andy Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pedro Lozano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Dodd but the linesman indicates offside!
24.11
Ugo Duberry knocks the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. With a superhuman jump, Mick Lowe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.02
Frederico Antunes makes a probing pass to Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marc Britton.
28.37
Arno Van Haaren takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Andy Youds shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
32.23
Scott Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Harry Mowbray who brings the ball under control. Harry Mowbray passes the ball forward to Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Marc Britton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
33.42
Harry Mowbray sees space and advances. Harry Mowbray sees Frederico Antunes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Antunes rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
36.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Summerbell plays the ball forward to Neil Keane. Neil Keane flicks a high pass forward. George Haynes collects the pass. George Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.20
James Jackson hits a low pass to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd shoots from outside the area but Marc Britton is on top of it.
39.35
Andy Youds makes a probing pass to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
40.32
Alan Plowright runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Winterburn who gathers it comfortably.
44.51
Pedro Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Davis.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Manchester City kick off!
47.54
Pedro Lozano barges into Chris Davis. The referee brings Pedro Lozano to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Davis stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.46
Andy Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Marc Britton.
51.00
Alan Plowright barges into Scott Sullivan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.11
With great vision, Alan Plowright plays the ball forward to George Haynes. George Haynes shoots from 20 yards but Mike Winterburn is on top of his game. Nice save!
54.25
Harry Mowbray makes a simple pass to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
59.54
George Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.28
Chris Summerbell clumsily knocks into Roberto Butragueno. The referee warns Chris Summerbell to calm down! Roberto Butragueno runs off the knock.
65.13
Pedro Lozano hacks Alan Plowright from behind! The referee brings Pedro Lozano to one side and gives him another warning! Alan Plowright carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.06
Ugo Duberry threads the ball through to Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland powers a header at goal but is denied by Mike Winterburn. Excellent save.
78.02
Harry Mowbray passes the ball forward to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Roberto Butragueno scores for Leeds United!!
89.36
Alan Plowright threads the ball through to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

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

Possession
36.5%
63.5%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%

Scorers
Roberto Butragueno 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Butragueno of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Marc Britton (GK)
8
2.Chris Davis (DEF)
6
3.Neil Keane (DEF)
6
4.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
5.Marc Dryden (DEF)
6
6.Alan Plowright (MID)yellow card
7
7.Ugo Duberry (MID)
6
8.Rio Gerrard (MID)
6
9.Matthew Kirkland (ATT)
6
10.Mick Lowe (ATT)
6
11.George Haynes (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Parker (MID)
0
13.Martin Dichio (MID)
0
14.Anthony Mendonca (DEF)
0

1.Mike Winterburn (GK)
7
2.Dominic Souness (DEF)
6
3.Andy Youds (DEF)
8
4.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Arno Van Haaren (MID)
8
6.Harry Mowbray (MID)
9
7.Pedro Lozano (MID)
7
8.James Jackson (MID)
6
9.Roberto Butragueno (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Frederico Antunes (ATT)
7
11.Marc Dodd (ATT)
8
 
12.Achille Belleri (DEF)
0
13.Tonino Gattuso (MID)
0
14.J-Clau Lecour (ATT)
0