Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 8,901 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
12.41
0-0Edward Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Jess. Billy Jess knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Jody Philips manages to keep it out.
18.32
0-1Harvey Bowyer makes a simple pass to Billy Stone. Billy Stone kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof makes a simple pass to Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.09
Kemal Cope passes the ball forward to Edward Riggott. Edward Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof heads the ball goalwards. Jody Philips manages to gather it comfortably.
28.36
0-1Sebastiao Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Sebastiao Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.04
Lennart Lindner knocks the ball forward to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.50
Harvey Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Riggott. Edward Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Sharpe.
40.49
Edward Riggott decides to run forward with the ball. Edward Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Jody Philips!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
53.43
Harvey Bowyer advances with the ball. Harvey Bowyer threads the ball through to Billy Jess. Billy Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.37
George Lisbie threads the ball through to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Martin Wright easily smothers it!
72.49
George Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.49
Peter Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tony Hunt.
81.29
Lennart Lindner knocks the ball forward to Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Mcinnes.
87.22
George Lisbie surges forward with the ball. George Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake flicks the ball with his head but somehow Martin Wright manages to keep it out.
89.51
Ruel Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
0-1Edward Riggott clumsily knocks into Peter Burbage. Edward Riggott is warned by the referee! Peter Burbage runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
28.2%
46.5%
25.4%
Scorers