Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Tamás MagonyTamás Magony Steve Bullock Steve Bullock
Jose SerranoJ. Serrano67
G
captain1captain
G
69Samuel MillaS. Milla
Cosimo DomizziC. Domizzi48
D
2
D
63Carlos NascimentoC. Nascimento
Liam EdwardsL. Edwards50
D
3
D
58Sandro InzaghiS. Inzaghi
Duarte CostaD. Costa46
D
4
D
59Danny WiltordD. Wiltord
Albert LozanoA. Lozano43
M
5
M
63Richard CopeR. Cope
Stephen HutchisonS. Hutchison35
M
6
M
62Hugo CamineroH. Caminero
Teddy FabianoT. Fabiano66
M
7
M
57Zbigniew DeynaZ. Deyna
Victor PastorV. Pastor48
M
8
M
62Julian CleggJ. Clegg
Leon RahnL. Rahn48
M
9
A
59Rafael ZimmermanR. Zimmerman
Ronnie Van Der MeydeR. Van Der Meyde60
A
10
A
64Gabriel MolinaG. Molina
Agustín MirandaA. Miranda40
A
11
A
64Eddy BlasiE. Blasi
 
Darren BeagrieD. Beagrie48
G
12
D
62Felice IannuzziF. Iannuzzi
Sven RöslerS. Rösler57
A
13
M
36Guilherme NietoG. Nieto
Giovanni ZonneveldG. Zonneveld63
A
14
A
67Miguel RamosM. Ramos

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 12,286 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.


0.00
Manchester City start the match!
2.50
Sandro Inzaghi breaks forward. Sandro Inzaghi flicks a high pass forward. Zbigniew Deyna controls it well on his chest. Zbigniew Deyna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
4.16
Albert Lozano sees Agustín Miranda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Agustín Miranda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Wiltord.
6.49
Julian Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Zimmerman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Zimmerman makes a defence splitting pass to Zbigniew Deyna. Zbigniew Deyna shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.17
Victor Pastor clumsily knocks into Gabriel Molina. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Molina gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.51
Victor Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Agustín Miranda who brings the ball neatly under control. Agustín Miranda knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.08
Gabriel Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi threads the ball through into the box. Zbigniew Deyna strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Serrano comfortably smothers it!
21.48
Carlos Nascimento plays the ball forward to Hugo Caminero. Hugo Caminero knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.30
Richard Cope knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina plays a quick one-two with Eddy Blasi and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gabriel Molina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.40
Zbigniew Deyna threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina sees Rafael Zimmerman just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Rafael Zimmerman provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Zimmerman!
30.54
Victor Pastor catches Richard Cope on the ankles. The referee calls over Victor Pastor and warns him to calm down! Richard Cope stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.05
Duarte Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Duarte Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Nascimento.
33.49
Cosimo Domizzi makes a simple pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn threads the ball through to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde plays a one-two with Agustín Miranda and rushes in on goal... Ronnie Van Der Meyde cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Sandro Inzaghi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
34.51
It's a corner kick which Teddy Fabiano takes quickly, playing the ball short to Victor Pastor. Victor Pastor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Samuel Milla.
38.21
Cosimo Domizzi threads a neat ball through to Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano darts forward. Albert Lozano plays a one-two with Ronnie Van Der Meyde and advances towards the goal... Albert Lozano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.09
Carlos Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Zbigniew Deyna collects the pass. Zbigniew Deyna runs straight at the opposition's defence. Zbigniew Deyna finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
42.23
Showing composure, Victor Pastor laces a through ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Nascimento.
44.46
Sandro Inzaghi threads the ball through to Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
48.39
Sandro Inzaghi makes a strong solo run forward. Sandro Inzaghi knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina threads the ball through to Rafael Zimmerman but he's offside!
49.28
Duarte Costa flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hutchison collects the pass. Stephen Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.15
Liam Edwards barges into Zbigniew Deyna. Liam Edwards is given a warning by the referee! Zbigniew Deyna stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.04
With vision, Zbigniew Deyna plays the ball forward to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman runs straight at the defence! Rafael Zimmerman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Jose Serrano keeps it out!
54.58
Victor Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Van Der Meyde holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Van Der Meyde rushes past Carlos Nascimento! Ronnie Van Der Meyde muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
57.26
Victor Pastor makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Pastor threads a neat ball through to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano skips past Danny Wiltord! Some good footwork from Teddy Fabiano provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.28
Bristol Rovers have made a substitution with Miguel Ramos replacing Eddy Blasi .
63.33
Hugo Caminero hacks Liam Edwards from behind! Hugo Caminero is shown the yellow card! Liam Edwards stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Nascimento plays the ball forward to Sandro Inzaghi. Sandro Inzaghi threads the ball through to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Ramos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gabriel Molina rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
66.07
Carlos Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jose Serrano manages to gather it.
69.08
With a delightful solo run, Leon Rahn stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Rahn shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
72.28
Hugo Caminero hits a low pass to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina cuts inside the box! Gabriel Molina makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.50
Rafael Zimmerman catches Liam Edwards on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Zimmerman and shows him a yellow card! Liam Edwards carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.35
Hugo Caminero passes the ball forward to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman edges inside the box! Rafael Zimmerman rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Cosimo Domizzi!
81.51
Sandro Inzaghi knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Cope. Richard Cope sees Hugo Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Caminero plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Zimmerman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hugo Caminero comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Jose Serrano!
85.09
Sandro Inzaghi knocks the ball forward to Carlos Nascimento. Carlos Nascimento threads the ball through to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina makes a probing pass to Zbigniew Deyna but he's offside!
87.30
Albert Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Domizzi. Cosimo Domizzi threads a neat ball through to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Milla who gathers it comfortably.
89.08
Albert Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Bristol Rovers
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
30.8%
42.9%
26.4%

Scorers
Ronnie Van Der Meyde 15
Teddy Fabiano 57
Rafael Zimmerman 26
Gabriel Molina 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Molina of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Jose Serrano (GK)
7
2.Cosimo Domizzi (DEF)
6
3.Liam Edwards (DEF)
5
4.Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
5.Albert Lozano (MID)
7
6.Stephen Hutchison (MID)
6
7.Teddy Fabiano (MID)goal scored
8
8.Victor Pastor (MID)yellow card
7
9.Leon Rahn (MID)
6
10.Ronnie Van Der Meyde (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Agustín Miranda (ATT)
6
 
12.Darren Beagrie (GK)
0
13.Sven Rösler (ATT)
0
14.Giovanni Zonneveld (ATT)
0

1.Samuel Milla (GK)
6
2.Carlos Nascimento (DEF)
7
3.Sandro Inzaghi (DEF)
8
4.Danny Wiltord (DEF)
6
5.Richard Cope (MID)
6
6.Hugo Caminero (MID)yellow card
6
7.Zbigniew Deyna (MID)
7
8.Julian Clegg (MID)
6
9.Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Gabriel Molina (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Eddy Blasi (ATT)
6
 
12.Felice Iannuzzi (DEF)
0
13.Guilherme Nieto (MID)
0
14.Miguel Ramos (ATT)
6