Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 11,716 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
Joe Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Karim Zuidersma. Karim Zuidersma sees Roberto Gerritsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Gerritsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.15
Joe Salmon sees a break and surges forward. Joe Salmon darts forward. Joe Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.04
Liam Edwards flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Huckerby who takes it down. With imagination, Wayne Huckerby plays the ball forward to Mohammed Verschuere. Mohammed Verschuere makes a great pass forward. Giovanni Zonneveld runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.16
Liam Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Elena Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Elena Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Meyde who takes it down. Ronnie Van Der Meyde controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Giovanni Zonneveld through on goal. Some good footwork from Giovanni Zonneveld provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.05
Joe Salmon pushes up the pitch. Joe Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus plays a one-two with Joao Faria and rushes in on goal... Thomas Neuhaus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.25
Elena Fernandez pushes up the pitch. Elena Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Zonneveld holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni Zonneveld runs straight at the defence! Joe Salmon comes in with a late challenge on Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.02
Jose Javier Herrero makes a probing pass to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Joao Faria. Joao Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Gerritsen but he's offside!
20.58
Joe Salmon makes a probing pass to Joao Faria. Joao Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Serrano!
22.31
Elena Fernandez darts forward. Elena Fernandez skips past Eoin Salako! Some awkward footwork from Elena Fernandez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Rodrigo Rego. Excellent save.
24.14
Ivan Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Salako who takes it down. Eoin Salako hits a low pass to Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.54
Neves Capucho Eriberto hacks Alexander Gerlach from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Gerlach stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.36
Eoin Salako sees Karim Zuidersma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Karim Zuidersma flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Gerlach who takes it down. Alexander Gerlach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.58
Ivan Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gerritsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Roberto Gerritsen laces a weighted ball forward to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus connects with a diving header. Jose Serrano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.11
With some swift thinking, Karim Zuidersma plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
40.41
Joe Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen plays a one-two with Joao Faria and advances towards the goal... Roberto Gerritsen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Jose Serrano.
45.00
Jose Javier Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
49.04
Joe Salmon barges into Neves Capucho Eriberto. The referee calls over Joe Salmon and shows him a yellow card! Neves Capucho Eriberto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.03
Ronnie Van Der Meyde flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Verschuere. Mohammed Verschuere plays a one-two with Giovanni Zonneveld and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Verschuere muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
53.16
Jose Javier Herrero comes in with a late challenge on Neves Capucho Eriberto. The referee brings Jose Javier Herrero to one side and gives him a warning! Neves Capucho Eriberto is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
54.27
Karim Zuidersma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.09
Karim Zuidersma flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gerritsen easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Gerritsen lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria makes a deft header. Jose Serrano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.19
Karim Zuidersma flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes powers a header at goal. Jose Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
63.08
Karim Zuidersma hits a low pass to Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Huckerby.
65.33
Eoin Salako makes a probing pass to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.11
Ivan Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Salmon. Joe Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Neuhaus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.18
Neves Capucho Eriberto hits a low pass to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld plays a one-two with Ronnie Van Der Meyde and advances towards the goal... Joe Salmon hacks Giovanni Zonneveld from behind! Giovanni Zonneveld appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.17
Neves Capucho Eriberto comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Herrero. The referee brings Neves Capucho Eriberto to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Herrero runs off the knock.
72.03
Eoin Salako flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Gerritsen who takes it down. Roberto Gerritsen passes the ball forward to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.38
With some swift thinking, Karim Zuidersma plays the ball forward to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.39
With some swift thinking, Karim Zuidersma plays the ball forward to Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen passes the ball forward to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
79.40
Liam Edwards plays the ball forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto passes the ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde hits a low pass to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.23
Tottenham Hotspur are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.4%
26.6%
Play Area
29.8%
42.6%
27.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Neuhaus of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
1. | Rodrigo Rego (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Eoin Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Joe Salmon (DEF) | ![]() | 8 |
4. | Ivan Sinclair (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Jose Javier Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Karim Zuidersma (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Roberto Gerritsen (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Alexander Gerlach (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Thomas Neuhaus (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Joao Faria (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Nicky Duberry (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Bill Lightfoot (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Leandro Villegas (MID) | 0 |
1. | Jose Serrano (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Cosimo Domizzi (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Liam Edwards (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Wayne Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Duarte Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
7. | Elena Fernandez (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Norman Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Giovanni Zonneveld (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Ronnie Van Der Meyde (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Mohammed Verschuere (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Stephen Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Leon Rahn (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Darren Beagrie (GK) | 0 |