Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Southampton. A crowd of 9,048 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
The pitch is in great condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
0.00
0-0Manchester City get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Ugo Duberry passes the ball forward to Aaron Smith. Aaron Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
3.26
With imagination, John Naysmith plays the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante cuts inside the box! Maurizio Ferrante looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
10.18
0-0Jonathan Jack hits a low pass to Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot makes a probing pass to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Mendonca.
14.32
0-0Ugo Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Smith. Wayne Fortune hacks Aaron Smith from behind! Aaron Smith appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
16.54
Anthony Mendonca passes the ball forward to Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Fortune.
20.47
0-0Eric Sikora sees Mario De Groot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario De Groot finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Marc Britton. Excellent save.
22.20
Ugo Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Alan Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.23
0-0Mick Lowe barges into Jonathan Jack. The referee calls over Mick Lowe and shows him a yellow card! Jonathan Jack carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.20
0-1John Naysmith picks a pass forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Seeing a gap ahead, Maurizio Ferrante plays the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer deftly passes the ball to Jean Chr. Tourenne, releasing him through on goal. Jean Chr. Tourenne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
32.47
Jonathan Jack flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Ferrante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurizio Ferrante surges forward with the ball. Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Tourenne controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jean Chr. Tourenne strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Marc Britton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.27
0-2Ugo Duberry catches Arnauld Cudini on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Cudini stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-2Nicholas Grant makes a probing pass to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne knocks the ball forward to Eric Sikora but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
48.29
Maurizio Ferrante sees Eric Sikora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Sikora advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Eric Sikora provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.47
Mario De Groot kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer makes a probing pass between the defence to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Some silky footwork from Jean Chr. Tourenne provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.22
Anthony Mendonca comes in with a late challenge on Mario De Groot. The referee calls over Anthony Mendonca and shows him a yellow card! Mario De Groot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.36
Arnauld Cudini passes the ball forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne threads a neat ball through to Marvin Shearer. Some good footwork from Marvin Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.35
Maurizio Ferrante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot threads the ball through to Marvin Shearer but he's offside!
65.45
Ugo Duberry sees space and advances. Ugo Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Paisley who gathers it comfortably.
66.09
Rio Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Jack.
73.17
Rio Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Duberry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ugo Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Alan Plowright controls it well on his chest. Alan Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Amara Paisley. Excellent save.
75.40
Anthony Mendonca passes the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
77.39
0-4Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Emmerlich replacing Jonathan Jack and Kodjo Diani replacing Marvin Shearer .
78.39
Ugo Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Fortune.
83.30
Nicholas Grant runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicholas Grant shoots from 25 yards. Nicholas Grant scores for Southampton!!
87.10
Nicholas Grant sees Mario De Groot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario De Groot flicks the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marc Britton comfortably smothers it!
89.14
Mario De Groot receives the ball from a throw-in from John Naysmith. Mario De Groot flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante makes a probing pass to Mario De Groot but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.4%
63.6%
Play Area
31.2%
41.6%
27.3%
Scorers
| Jean Chr. Tourenne 27, 32, 51 Marvin Shearer 55 Nicholas Grant 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean Chr. Tourenne of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Britton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chris Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ben Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Mendonca (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Chris Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Gerrard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Duberry (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Mick Lowe (ATT) | | 5 |
| 9. | Alan Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthew Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Smith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Terry Stone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dave Thatcher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Dichio (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Amara Paisley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Mario De Groot (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin Shearer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eric Sikora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ruben Barbosa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | 6 | |