Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 12,709 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
0.00
0-0Manchester City start the match!
6.27
0-1Norman Standing makes a simple pass to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville whips in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.28
Teddy Fabiano plays the ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld beats his man to it with a header. Giovanni Zonneveld scores for Manchester City!!
12.41
1-1Victor Pastor knocks the ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua surges forward with the ball. Norman Lua-Lua finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Marcus Andrews manages to keep it out.
14.06
Norman Standing threads a neat ball through to Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright shoots from outside the area but Jose Serrano is on top of it.
15.03
1-1Liam Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Cruz. Rodolfo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Verschuere. Mohammed Verschuere plays a quick one-two with Ronnie Van Der Meyde and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Verschuere rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
16.45
Showing composure, Norman Standing plays the ball forward to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.03
1-2Victor Pastor catches Norman Standing on the ankles. The referee warns Victor Pastor to calm down! Norman Standing stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.47
Norman Standing threads the ball through to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
30.44
1-3Rodolfo Cruz threads the ball through to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde threads the ball through to Mohammed Verschuere but he's offside!
32.53
1-3Norman Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
33.11
Norman Standing knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.22
1-4The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.33
Liam Edwards flicks a high ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua who takes it down. Norman Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Verschuere. Mohammed Verschuere knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.49
1-4Norman Standing comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Fabiano. The referee calls over Norman Standing and warns him to calm down! Teddy Fabiano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.46
Wayne Huckerby sees Victor Pastor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Pastor knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde skips past Dave Williamson! Ronnie Van Der Meyde shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Kelvin Britton clumsily knocks into Teddy Fabiano. Kelvin Britton is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Fabiano is taking some rough treatment out there!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers 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
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
47.50
Norman Lua-Lua hits a low pass to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld sees Mohammed Verschuere just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mohammed Verschuere cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.03
1-4Liam Edwards catches Carlton Wright on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlton Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.05
Norman Standing makes an attacking run forward. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
59.27
Norman Standing passes the ball forward to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville advances inside the box! Robert Deguerville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Serrano with no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
61.27
1-5Manchester City have made a substitution with Sven Rösler replacing Giovanni Zonneveld .
65.55
Wayne Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano hits a low pass to Victor Pastor. Victor Pastor tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.59
Teddy Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Verschuere. Mohammed Verschuere skips past Leon Mendonca! Mohammed Verschuere shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
83.59
With a delightful solo run, Norman Lua-Lua stretches the opposition's defence. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Williamson.
84.26
Carlton Wright makes an attacking run forward. Carlton Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Standing. Norman Standing gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.32
Victor Pastor clumsily knocks into Norman Standing. The referee calls over Victor Pastor and shows him a yellow card! Norman Standing runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
30.1%
42.5%
27.4%
Scorers
| Giovanni Zonneveld 9 | Luke Vassell 6, 27 Robert Deguerville 16, 59 Carlton Wright 33 Norman Standing 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Deguerville of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Serrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodolfo Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Liam Edwards (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Wayne Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Pastor (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Teddy Fabiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Norman Lua-Lua (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Giovanni Zonneveld (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Ronnie Van Der Meyde (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mohammed Verschuere (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sven Rösler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Albert Lozano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darren Beagrie (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marcus Andrews (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dave Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ashley Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Deguerville (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Norman Standing (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Kelvin Britton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Vassell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Brendan Matthews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carlton Wright (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Joe Banks (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Platt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Syd Haynes (ATT) | 0 | |