Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to AFC Bournemouth. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Manchester City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.02
Florian Kuzorra decides to run forward with the ball. Florian Kuzorra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales plays a perfect one-two with Gianluca Bazzani and rushes in on goal... Francisco Morales tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.58
Gilles Owen makes a simple pass to Greg Terry. Greg Terry chips the ball to his team mate, Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Dagui Tiéné had no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
10.13
Yohann Rascle makes a probing pass to Malcolm James. Malcolm James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.21
Dion Wright threads the ball through to Greg Terry. Greg Terry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.52
Greg Terry makes a simple pass to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani knocks in a cross ball towards Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.34
Rodney Condé clumsily knocks into Gianluca Bazzani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianluca Bazzani stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.06
Craig Woodcock threads the ball through to Malcolm James. Malcolm James lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.37
Paolo Jack deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock makes a simple pass to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Kuzorra.
39.56
Luigi Calaiò takes it forward alone. Luigi Calaiò knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.15
Gilles Owen surges forward with the ball. Gilles Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani whips in a cross ball towards Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.38
Craig Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Owen.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the second half underway!
57.53
Greg Terry flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani shoots from 20 yards. Gianluca Bazzani scores for AFC Bournemouth!!
60.22
Florian Kuzorra knocks the ball forward to Diego Adjaoud. Diego Adjaoud knocks the ball to his team mate, Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dagui Tiéné manages to gather it comfortably.
66.09
Ignacio Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.36
Yohann Rascle brings the ball forward. Yohann Rascle shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.50
Paolo Jack flicks the ball to his team mate, Yohann Rascle. Yohann Rascle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm James. Malcolm James powers a header at goal. Malcolm James scores for Manchester City!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Levi Ferreira of AFC Bournemouth
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.8%
68.2%
Play Area
24.2%
47%
28.8%