Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 9,893 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester City and Chesterfield are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Manchester City and Chesterfield are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off the first half!
10.15
0-0Jon Isaksson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock passes the ball forward to Malcolm James. Malcolm James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.25
0-0Anselmo Grandoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Dyer. Jacob Dyer makes a simple pass to Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Boyd but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.12
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
18.49
0-0Craig Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.14
Yohann Rascle knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.46
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
32.15
0-0Paolo Jack hacks Gary Sullivan from behind! Paolo Jack is given a warning by the referee! Gary Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.17
Manchester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chesterfield's defence.
39.15
0-0Jody Galli catches Dave Boyd on the ankles. Jody Galli is shown the yellow card! Dave Boyd runs off the knock.
44.41
1-0Luigi Calaiò knocks the ball forward to Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo plays a perfect one-two with Jacob Jess and rushes in on goal... Lucien Ndo takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Kieron Johnson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Chesterfield kick off!
49.14
Jon Isaksson threads the ball through to Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.33
Jody Galli sees space and advances. Jody Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.41
Jacob Dyer sees space and advances. Jacob Dyer kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Boyd but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.35
1-0Rodney Condé passes the ball forward to Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess finds some space and shoots from distance. Kieron Johnson easily smothers it.
61.57
1-0Luigi Calaiò clumsily knocks into Jacob Dyer. Luigi Calaiò is warned by the referee! Jacob Dyer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.45
Malcolm Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.19
Malcolm Mendonca threads the ball through to Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
78.10
Anselmo Grandoni makes a simple pass to Malcolm Mendonca. Malcolm Mendonca passes the ball forward to Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.10
Malcolm Mendonca takes it forward alone. Malcolm Mendonca shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.47
Malcolm Mendonca takes it forward alone. Malcolm Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
85.37
Anthony Thatcher kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Mendonca. Malcolm Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
89.26
Malcolm Mendonca sees space and advances. Malcolm Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
32.4%
43.7%
23.9%
Scorers
| Lucien Ndo 44 |