Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 8,395 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Rochdale get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Travis Young hacks Leandro Nocera from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leandro Nocera stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.25
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.26
0-0Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher goes all the way! Marcus Carragher takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.27
Spencer Eadie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Woodcock. Mike Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.37
0-0Fernando Farinos makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Farinos threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Enyinnaya but he's offside!
22.34
Fernando Farinos makes a probing pass to Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya makes a probing pass to Guilherme Loureiro but he's offside!
24.53
0-0Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen barges into Travis Young. The referee calls over Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen and warns him to calm down! Travis Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.36
Rochdale are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester City's defence.
38.35
0-0Travis Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ruel Hurst.
39.26
0-0Fernando Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.35
0-0Daniele Lumsdon clumsily knocks into Delano Vreman. Daniele Lumsdon is shown the yellow card! Delano Vreman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
48.49
Travis Young surges forward with the ball. Travis Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.44
Daniele Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Robson. Gilles Robson passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
59.54
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen makes a beautiful solo run. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.12
Travis Young makes a probing pass to Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson shoots from distance but Ruel Hurst is on top of it.
69.56
Felix Dachs passes the ball forward to Gilles Robson. Gilles Robson takes it forward alone. Gilles Robson passes the ball forward but Henrique Wilson is offside!
72.24
Eric Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Delano Vreman. Delano Vreman sees a break and surges forward. Delano Vreman goes all the way! Delano Vreman takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Miel Dudilica manages to gather it comfortably.
75.17
Fernando Farinos threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya goes all the way! Oluwashegun Enyinnaya cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ruel Hurst easily smothers it!
77.19
Fernando Farinos surges forward with the ball. Fernando Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Loureiro. Guilherme Loureiro flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
78.06
Delano Vreman passes the ball forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Miel Dudilica manages to gather it comfortably.
79.37
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen threads the ball through to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.36
Travis Young passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya makes a probing pass to Guilherme Loureiro but he's offside!
84.18
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen barges into Gilles Robson. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen is warned by the referee again! Gilles Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.26
Travis Young kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ruel Hurst is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
31.1%
50%
18.9%