Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 19,425 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Mettomo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Mettomo.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off the first half!
4.51
0-0Rodrigo Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Stockdale. Dean Stockdale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.10
0-0Peter Granados threads a neat ball through to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra flicks the ball with his head but Msaddeck Blanchard reads it well. Great save!
9.16
Rodrigo Varela hits a low pass to Dean Stockdale. Dean Stockdale shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
15.26
0-0Nicola Carlo Di Loreto laces a through ball forward to Peter Granados. Peter Granados sees Arturo Sierra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Sierra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.15
0-0Nicola Carlo Di Loreto flicks a high pass forward to Joseph-Desire Wome who brings the ball under control. Joseph-Desire Wome flicks the ball to his team mate, Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Nicola C. De Rosa barges into Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.44
Joseph-Desire Wome threads a neat ball through to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson shoots from distance but is denied by Msaddeck Blanchard. Excellent save.
20.33
Duncan Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Olivi. Fabian Natale Olivi flicks a high pass forward. Dean Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Stockdale shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
26.14
Petre Ovidiu chips the ball to his team mate, Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
30.09
Fabian Natale Olivi takes it forward alone. Fabian Natale Olivi finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Sebastien Wilmots manages to gather it.
36.02
0-0Manchester City are in full control of this game.
39.09
1-0With great vision, Peter Granados plays the ball forward to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
48.25
Nico Welter flicks a high pass forward. Andy Goldberg collects the pass. Andy Goldberg finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.06
André Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Partin. Martin Partin kicks a strong pass forward to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Msaddeck Blanchard with no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
53.13
Nelson Blatsis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Partin. Martin Partin threads a neat ball through to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.41
Nico Welter surges forward with the ball. Nico Welter lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Stockdale. Dean Stockdale is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sebastien Wilmots is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.09
Joseph-Desire Wome makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra whips in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Msaddeck Blanchard. Excellent save.
67.54
Martin Partin receives the ball from a throw-in from Joseph-Desire Wome. Martin Partin flicks a high ball forward to Frans Johansson who takes it down. Frans Johansson lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Duncan Brady barges into Arturo Sierra. Penalty not given!!
71.28
Petre Ovidiu knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Msaddeck Blanchard manages to keep it out.
72.18
André Molina passes the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome sees Gabriel Martin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.23
3-1Gunnar El-Fakiri comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Martin. The referee warns Gunnar El-Fakiri to calm down! Gabriel Martin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.48
3-1Manchester City have made a substitution with Saidu A. West replacing Nelson Blatsis .
81.37
Peter Granados makes a probing pass to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.53
Rodrigo Varela clumsily knocks into Petre Ovidiu. The referee calls over Rodrigo Varela and shows him a yellow card! Petre Ovidiu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.17
Joseph-Desire Wome makes a high pass forward. Frans Johansson shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Frans Johansson lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Msaddeck Blanchard comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
Nico Welter darts forward. Nico Welter tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71%
29%
Play Area
21%
46.8%
32.3%
Scorers
| Frans Johansson 39, 81 Arturo Sierra 49, 53 | Dean Stockdale 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frans Johansson of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastien Wilmots (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | André Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nelson Blatsis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicola Carlo Di Loreto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Petre Ovidiu (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joseph-Desire Wome (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Partin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Peter Granados (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frans Johansson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Arturo Sierra (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gabriel Martin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Saidu A. West (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Luis Alberto Amoroso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yuri Yanovski (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Msaddeck Blanchard (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicola C. De Rosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gunnar El-Fakiri (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pierre G. Lantignotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabian Natale Olivi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nico Welter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Varela (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Antoine Delaroche (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Goldberg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Stockdale (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Adam Lawrence (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nils Weigel (MID) | 0 | |