Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Rick BarlowRick Barlow James Clayton James Clayton
Sebastien WilmotsS. Wilmots83
G
1
G
70Stefan TrincheraS. Trinchera
Nicola Carlo Di LoretoN. Di Loreto69
D
2
D
66Frank OakleyF. Oakley
Saidu A. WestS. West73
D
3
D
67Mauro ZoppettiM. Zoppetti
Youri NettoY. Netto72
D
4
D
66Liam BarryL. Barry
Luiz Henrique GarrinchaL. Garrincha75
M
5
D
71Frank ClaesF. Claes
Joseph-Desire WomeJ. Wome79
M
6
M
63Eddie SheringhamE. Sheringham
Luis Alberto AmorosoL. Amoroso76
M
captain7captain
M
64Simon BartonS. Barton
Stefano EvangelistiS. Evangelisti81
M
8
M
68Gianmatteo PontarolloG. Pontarollo
Gabriel MartinG. Martin77
A
9
A
67Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes
Arturo SierraA. Sierra86
A
10
A
62Alpay KayisA. Kayis
Siaka BakayokoS. Bakayoko75
A
11
A
64Stanley FentonS. Fenton
 
Silvio TavaresS. Tavares63
D
12
D
67Bruno BravoB. Bravo
Emile NjankaE. Njanka72
M
13
M
39Kaba FellahiK. Fellahi
Ricardo MarcosR. Marcos70
A
14
A
56Diogo NunesD. Nunes

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Manchester United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Carrick.


0.00
The first half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
2.56
Gianmatteo Pontarollo kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Saidu A. West.
8.35
Simon Barton flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.52
Stanley Fenton comes in with a late challenge on Youri Netto. The referee calls over Stanley Fenton and shows him a yellow card! Youri Netto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.28
Eddie Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.04
Luis Alberto Amoroso threads a neat ball through to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stefan Trinchera!
16.37
Saidu A. West knocks the ball forward to Luis Alberto Amoroso. Luis Alberto Amoroso flicks a high ball forward to Siaka Bakayoko who takes it down. Siaka Bakayoko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.23
Joseph-Desire Wome hits a low pass to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stefan Trinchera.
23.40
Luis Alberto Amoroso takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Frank Claes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
27.39
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.01
Eddie Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Fenton collects the pass. Stanley Fenton shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
32.32
Saidu A. West flicks a high pass forward. Joseph-Desire Wome collects the pass. Joseph-Desire Wome flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra passes the ball forward to Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Stefan Trinchera manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.47
Gianmatteo Pontarollo barges into Joseph-Desire Wome. The referee calls over Gianmatteo Pontarollo and warns him to calm down! Joseph-Desire Wome gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.45
Nicola Carlo Di Loreto plays the ball forward to Luis Alberto Amoroso. Luis Alberto Amoroso chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Stefan Trinchera manages to keep it out.
40.25
Frank Claes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Pontarollo. Gianmatteo Pontarollo sees Alpay Kayis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Kayis lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Simon Barton flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Fenton collects the pass. Stanley Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the second half underway!
47.12
Luis Alberto Amoroso kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
49.11
Simon Barton makes a simple pass to Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.49
Joseph-Desire Wome threads a neat ball through to Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Liam Barry.
57.15
Gianmatteo Pontarollo darts forward. Gianmatteo Pontarollo whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.20
Manchester United have made a substitution with Diogo Nunes replacing Alpay Kayis .
61.20
Liam Barry makes a beautiful solo run. Liam Barry flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Fenton who takes it down. Stanley Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
63.27
Youri Netto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Alberto Amoroso. Luis Alberto Amoroso makes an attacking run forward. Luis Alberto Amoroso whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
65.39
Stefano Evangelisti makes a beautiful solo run. Stefano Evangelisti shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
66.42
Liam Barry barges into Arturo Sierra. Liam Barry is warned by the referee! Arturo Sierra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.42
Free kick to Manchester City just outside the area...
67.35
Arturo Sierra calmly steps up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
69.39
Nicola Carlo Di Loreto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Alberto Amoroso. Luis Alberto Amoroso flicks a high ball forward to Siaka Bakayoko who takes it down. Siaka Bakayoko shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
72.30
Joseph-Desire Wome takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Luiz Henrique Garrincha. Luiz Henrique Garrincha threads the ball through to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Stefan Trinchera.
73.21
Stefano Evangelisti makes a probing pass to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Stefan Trinchera. Excellent save.
77.46
Manchester City have made a substitution with Emile Njanka replacing Luiz Henrique Garrincha .
81.46
Joseph-Desire Wome threads a neat ball through to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Stefan Trinchera effortlessly picks it out of the air!
84.08
Luis Alberto Amoroso sees Arturo Sierra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Sierra whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.00
Youri Netto threads a neat ball through to Luis Alberto Amoroso. Luis Alberto Amoroso threads a neat ball through to Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin makes a looping header on goal. Liam Barry steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Saidu A. West knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Sierra who gracefully takes it down. Arturo Sierra whips in a cross ball towards Siaka Bakayoko. With a superhuman jump, Siaka Bakayoko connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stefan Trinchera didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Manchester United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.4%
32.6%
Play Area
25.6%
45.3%
29.1%

Scorers
Gabriel Martin 84
Stanley Fenton 8
Edgar Fernandes 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Trinchera of Manchester United

Match Ratings