Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 20,419 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.08
0-0Mark Carter passes the ball forward to Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.44
0-1Martin Budan passes the ball forward to Vasilis Intzidis. Vasilis Intzidis goes all the way! Vasilis Intzidis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Simon Novak has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.49
Ross Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yannis Saravakos who gathers it comfortably.
12.38
Francesco G. Ferraresi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yannis Saravakos who gathers it comfortably.
15.01
Syd Froggatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasilis Intzidis. Vasilis Intzidis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Cole.
18.55
0-1Manchester City are easily keeping Manchester United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.57
Francesco G. Ferraresi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui goes all the way! Mehamha Ferhaoui rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.24
Abdoulaye Gnohere kicks a strong pass forward to Lourenço Rosas. Lourenço Rosas knocks the ball forward to Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio plays a perfect one-two with Vasilis Intzidis and rushes in on goal... Elías Aurellio shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.16
1-2Lourenço Rosas kicks a strong pass forward to Vasilis Intzidis. Vasilis Intzidis whips in a cross ball towards Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio heads the ball goalwards but Simon Novak is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the second half underway!
47.40
Lourenço Rosas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasilis Intzidis. Vasilis Intzidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Novak who gathers it comfortably.
49.46
Sean Viduka brings the ball forward. Sean Viduka knocks in a cross ball towards Vasilis Intzidis. Vasilis Intzidis powers a header at goal but Simon Novak is on top of it.
51.16
1-2Sean Viduka knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasilis Intzidis. Vasilis Intzidis shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
55.42
Sean Viduka makes a probing pass to Vasilis Intzidis. Vasilis Intzidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Novak who gathers it comfortably.
67.18
Sean Viduka passes the ball forward to Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Marr.
72.03
Robert Kasmi chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ferraresi. Francesco G. Ferraresi flicks the ball to his team mate, Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yannis Saravakos who gathers it comfortably.
73.30
Martin Budan threads the ball through to Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Cole.
79.12
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.52
Francesco G. Ferraresi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Yannis Saravakos manages to keep it out.
87.22
Ross Perry knocks the ball forward to Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui goes all the way! Mehamha Ferhaoui shoots from just inside the box. Yannis Saravakos easily smothers it.
90.00
Sean Viduka knocks the ball forward to Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
26.9%
50.7%
22.4%
Scorers