Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 8,902 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester City and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Manchester City and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
8.55
0-0Barnsley are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
9.26
0-0George Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.03
George Lisbie decides to run forward with the ball. George Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Herrera.
16.26
Clive Sharpe advances with the ball. Clive Sharpe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Mcinnes.
20.21
0-0Ruel Kitson threads the ball through to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.12
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.49
Alexander Sharpe surges forward with the ball. Alexander Sharpe surges forward with the ball. Alexander Sharpe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.18
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.20
Peter Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake goes all the way! Patrick Drake tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.39
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
48.12
Wes Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Redknapp. Ronnie Redknapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Sharpe.
49.21
Wes Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Syd Dean. Syd Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Sharpe.
57.48
Peter Burbage makes a simple pass to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Hopkin.
59.58
Manchester City are easily keeping Barnsley at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.21
Greg Barmby makes a simple pass to Kelvin Grondin. Kelvin Grondin makes a probing pass to Syd Dean. Syd Dean knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Sharpe.
66.31
Don Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, George Lisbie. George Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.13
Peter Burbage threads the ball through to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Jimenez.
71.18
0-0Wes Gascoigne catches Peter Burbage on the ankles. The referee calls over Wes Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Peter Burbage carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.04
0-0Alexander Sharpe takes it forward alone. Alexander Sharpe knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Kevin Kurth manages to gather it comfortably.
79.12
Sebastiao Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Burbage. Peter Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Kevin Kurth!
85.30
George Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
20.3%
50%
29.7%