Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 8,673 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
2.24
0-0Alexander Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Burbage. Peter Burbage deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
3.45
0-0George Mcleod passes the ball forward to Henry Brown. Henry Brown makes a probing pass to Anthony George. Anthony George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Philips who gathers it comfortably.
10.40
Ruben Faria takes it forward alone. Ruben Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony George. Anthony George heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.08
George Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.23
Ruben Faria makes a probing pass to Anthony George. Anthony George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Philips who gathers it comfortably.
16.27
0-0Peter Burbage passes the ball forward to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Trevor Barrett!
21.53
1-0Don Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Burbage. Peter Burbage knocks the ball forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips makes a simple pass to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.50
Ruben Faria makes a simple pass to Brian Scowcroft. Brian Scowcroft plays a perfect one-two with Nwankwo Wright and rushes in on goal... Brian Scowcroft shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.25
Sebastiao Postiga knocks the ball forward to Marcus Southgate. Marcus Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.38
Peter Burbage decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Burbage sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Trevor Barrett easily smothers it!
38.37
Gerard Maes kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony George. Anthony George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Philips who gathers it comfortably.
40.51
Peter Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Trevor Barrett!
44.02
Ruel Kitson threads the ball through to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Gerard Maes sees space and advances. Gerard Maes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Hurst.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
48.36
Ruben Faria advances with the ball. Ruben Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
49.19
Ruben Faria threads the ball through to Anthony George. Anthony George knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Postiga.
51.31
Marcus Southgate knocks the ball forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips shoots from long range but somehow Trevor Barrett manages to keep it out.
54.43
Ruben Faria threads the ball through to Anthony George. Anthony George shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
57.53
Peter Burbage deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.47
Gerard Maes flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Wright. Nwankwo Wright knocks the ball forward to Brian Scowcroft. Brian Scowcroft takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.07
Hannes Schöll deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Brown. Henry Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Scowcroft. Brian Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.34
Henry Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony George. Anthony George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jody Philips manages to gather it comfortably.
67.32
Peter Burbage passes the ball forward to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake plays a perfect one-two with Adrian Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Patrick Drake tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.39
Alexander Sharpe flicks the ball to his team mate, George Lisbie. George Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.57
George Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
77.46
1-0West Ham United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester City's defence.
83.18
Ruben Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Wright. Nwankwo Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Scowcroft. Brian Scowcroft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.36
Marcus Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Drake. Patrick Drake heads the ball goalwards. Trevor Barrett manages to gather it comfortably.
87.52
1-0Kevin Hurst clumsily knocks into Anthony George. Kevin Hurst is shown the yellow card! Anthony George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.44
George Lisbie makes a beautiful solo run. George Lisbie shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Ruel Kitson takes it forward alone. Ruel Kitson knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adrian Wright-Phillips!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
29.1%
47.7%
23.3%
Scorers