Match Report
| Manchester City | Manchester City |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Joseph Ejiofor | Joseph Ejiofor | Karl Wright | Karl Wright | ||||||||||||||||||
| Simon Novak | S. Novak |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Colin Carrick | C. Carrick | |||||||||
| Mervin Marr | M. Marr | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Jorge Reis | J. Reis | |||||||||
| Robert Kasmi | R. Kasmi |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 79 | | Jonathan Middleton | J. Middleton | |||||||||
| Brian Cole | B. Cole | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 |  | Johnny Larrieu | J. Larrieu | |||||||||
| Ross Perry | R. Perry | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 67 | | John Goodwin | J. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Aaron Makin | A. Makin | | 81 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Daniele Wiltord | D. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Sergio Vieira | S. Vieira | | 71 | A | | 7 | | M | 78 | | Mick Mcleod | M. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Mark Carter | M. Carter | | 73 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | George Fletcher | G. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Gilles Sturridge | G. Sturridge | | 74 | A | | 9 | | M | 66 | | Graham Hughes | G. Hughes | |||||||||
| Gary Fortune | G. Fortune | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Georg Wiedermann | G. Wiedermann | |||||||||
| Tijani Cairo | T. Cairo | | 81 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Niccolo Cutler | N. Cutler | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Fulham. A crowd of 17,627 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
4.15
0-0Mick Mcleod threads the ball through to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Georg Wiedermann but he's offside!
6.01
1-0Mervin Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Makin. Aaron Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo plays a perfect one-two with Gilles Sturridge and rushes in on goal... Tijani Cairo rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tijani Cairo!
9.58
1-0Ross Perry threads the ball through to Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.53
Mervin Marr makes a simple pass to Mark Carter. Mark Carter decides to run forward with the ball. Mark Carter shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
20.38
Brian Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge goes all the way! Gilles Sturridge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gilles Sturridge!
27.58
Mick Mcleod makes a simple pass to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Georg Wiedermann. Georg Wiedermann heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.15
2-0Jonathan Middleton makes a simple pass to George Fletcher. George Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Georg Wiedermann. Georg Wiedermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler takes a shot at goal but somehow Simon Novak manages to keep it out.
39.38
2-0Sergio Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Middleton.
42.58
Graham Hughes knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Kasmi.
44.44
Graham Hughes brings the ball forward. Graham Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Simon Novak is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.43
Aaron Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune directs the ball goalwards with his head. Colin Carrick easily picks it out of the air!
51.56
Daniele Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler goes all the way! Niccolo Cutler shoots from just inside the box but somehow Simon Novak manages to keep it out.
54.30
Mick Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Novak who gathers it comfortably.
57.05
Sergio Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge whips in a cross ball towards Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.40
Jonathan Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Mcleod. Mick Mcleod sees space and advances. Mick Mcleod knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Cole.
60.14
Aaron Makin makes a probing pass to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.41
Brian Cole passes the ball forward to Ross Perry. Ross Perry knocks the ball forward to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.14
George Fletcher passes the ball forward to Georg Wiedermann. Georg Wiedermann lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Cutler!
73.49
Daniele Wiltord sees a break and surges forward. Daniele Wiltord threads the ball through to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
75.44
2-1Robert Kasmi barges into Georg Wiedermann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Georg Wiedermann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.46
Sergio Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Middleton.
79.57
Robert Kasmi takes it forward alone. Robert Kasmi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Colin Carrick is on top of it.
81.42
John Goodwin makes a simple pass to Graham Hughes. Graham Hughes passes the ball forward to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler shoots from distance. Simon Novak easily smothers it.
84.33
Mark Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.58
2-1Johnny Larrieu hacks Gilles Sturridge from behind! Johnny Larrieu is given a warning by the referee! Gilles Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Sergio Vieira brings the ball forward. Sergio Vieira shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
26.9%
46.2%
26.9%
Scorers