Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 8,879 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester City and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Manchester City and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.49
0-0Marcus Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Brian Defoe is on top of it.
9.28
0-0Shaun Woodgate sees space and advances. Shaun Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Hurst.
16.48
0-0Alexander Mowbray clumsily knocks into Adrian Wright-Phillips. The referee calls over Alexander Mowbray and warns him to calm down! Adrian Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
18.13
George Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
22.26
Peter Burbage decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake flicks the ball with his head but somehow Brian Defoe manages to keep it out.
27.08
0-0Peter Burbage brings the ball forward. Peter Burbage makes a probing pass to Patrick Drake but he's offside!
33.19
Emile Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Owen. Robert Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.56
0-0Shaun Woodgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Owen. Robert Owen shoots from long range but it flies wide!
40.46
Peter Burbage knocks the ball forward to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Phil Marshall.
44.11
1-0Peter Burbage decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Burbage goes all the way! Peter Burbage makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Brian Defoe had no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!
60.54
Ruel Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.39
George Lisbie makes a beautiful solo run. George Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Mills.
63.11
Arturo Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Owen. Robert Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Sharpe.
66.31
Shaun Woodgate kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Owen. Robert Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.04
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.49
Marcus Southgate knocks the ball forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Phil Marshall.
73.25
Alexander Sharpe threads the ball through to Peter Burbage. Peter Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Jahn.
75.51
Don Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to George Lisbie. George Lisbie makes a probing pass to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Adrian Wright-Phillips rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.04
Shaun Woodgate threads the ball through to Robert Owen. Robert Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Hurst.
78.51
Sebastiao Postiga advances with the ball. Sebastiao Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.10
Peter Burbage makes a probing pass to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
83.17
Shaun Woodgate chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Owen. Robert Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Todd. Colin Todd is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jody Philips is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.44
Ruel Kitson knocks the ball forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Jahn.
89.27
Aston Villa are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester City's defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
22.9%
48.6%
28.6%
Scorers
| Peter Burbage 44 Patrick Drake 79 | Colin Todd 83 |