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 Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 8,905 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester City get the match underway!
4.23
0-0Leandro Nocera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.05
Eric Gargo advances with the ball. Eric Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher whips in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
12.47
Chris Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray makes a simple pass to Phil Formon. Phil Formon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.48
0-0Gavin Fletcher hacks Leandro Nocera from behind! Gavin Fletcher is given a warning by the referee! Leandro Nocera stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.06
0-0Leandro Nocera makes a simple pass to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Grimandi.
21.32
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.15
0-0Delano Vreman sees space and advances. Delano Vreman kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Carragher but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.04
Chris Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Medina. Bruno Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Potts. Jon Potts plays a perfect one-two with Phil Formon and rushes in on goal... Jon Potts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.19
Alan Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen threads the ball through to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
34.54
Sheffield Wednesday are easily keeping Manchester City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.24
0-1Chris Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray sees a break and surges forward. Alun Mowbray goes all the way! Alun Mowbray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.35
0-1Alun Mowbray makes a probing pass to Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui shoots from long range. Ruel Hurst easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
47.12
Jacek Joswiak chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray threads the ball through to Jon Potts. Jon Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Drake.
48.37
Jacek Joswiak knocks the ball forward to Bruno Medina. Bruno Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ruel Hurst easily smothers it!
57.19
Julian Bertrand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Medina. Bruno Medina knocks the ball forward to Phil Formon. Phil Formon plays a perfect one-two with Elbekay Abdellaoui and rushes in on goal... Phil Formon shoots from just inside the box. Ruel Hurst easily smothers it.
61.02
Gavin Fletcher passes the ball forward to Jon Potts. Jon Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Greening.
66.35
Bruno Medina passes the ball forward to Jon Potts. Jon Potts plays a perfect one-two with Phil Formon and rushes in on goal... Jon Potts rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.30
Jacek Joswiak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Edworthy. Sol Edworthy knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Formon. Phil Formon shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.00
Mike Woodcock makes a simple pass to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
87.12
Bruno Medina passes the ball forward to Jon Potts. Jon Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Formon but the linesman indicates offside!
89.31
Alun Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Potts. Jon Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Hurst who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Julian Bertrand knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Medina. Bruno Medina knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Potts. Jon Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Formon but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
28.7%
44.8%
26.4%
Scorers
| Alun Mowbray 36 Jon Potts 66 |