Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     ArsenalArsenal
Joseph EjioforJoseph Ejiofor Edgar Formosa Edgar Formosa
Simon NovakS. Novak74
G
1
G
80Pius JobP. Job
Mervin MarrM. Marr74
D
2
D
66Rafael LeonR. Leon
Danny BeresfordD. Beresford70
D
3
D
77Kenichi WatanabeK. Watanabe
Robert KasmiR. Kasmi70
D
4
D
67Yoximar RosalesY. Rosales
Francesco G. FerraresiF. Ferraresi76
M
5
M
68Jose Fortes NietoJ. Nieto
Aaron MakinA. Makin81
M
6
M
71Duncan SounessD. Souness
Rodolfo TorresR. Torres62
A
7
M
77Albrecht JaschkeA. Jaschke
Ross PerryR. Perry73
M
8
M
74Mile LaybuttM. Laybutt
Sergio VieiraS. Vieira71
A
9
A
75Scott WrightS. Wright
Gary FortuneG. Fortune73
A
10
A
71Arno VredeA. Vrede
Tijani CairoT. Cairo81
A
11
A
75Chris HertogC. Hertog

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 19,292 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester City and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Manchester City get the match underway!
3.24
Aaron Makin knocks the ball forward to Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
6.46
Yoximar Rosales takes it forward alone. Yoximar Rosales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.30
Mervin Marr surges forward with the ball. Mervin Marr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Pius Job easily smothers it!
12.34
Danny Beresford knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Torres. Rodolfo Torres knocks the ball forward to Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks the ball forward to Gary Fortune but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.40
Rafael Leon brings the ball forward. Rafael Leon threads the ball through to Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.01
Rafael Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Nieto. Jose Fortes Nieto knocks the ball forward to Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Wright. Scott Wright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Simon Novak manages to gather it comfortably.
24.04
Aaron Makin makes a simple pass to Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Leon.
27.32
Francesco G. Ferraresi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.41
Mervin Marr flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Torres. Rodolfo Torres threads the ball through to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.01
Danny Beresford hacks Chris Hertog from behind! Danny Beresford is shown the yellow card! Chris Hertog stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.17
Kenichi Watanabe barges into Gary Fortune. Kenichi Watanabe is shown the yellow card! Gary Fortune grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Yoximar Rosales passes the ball forward to Mile Laybutt. Mile Laybutt flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
48.37
Albrecht Jaschke makes a beautiful solo run. Albrecht Jaschke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.50
Albrecht Jaschke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Novak who gathers it comfortably.
53.51
Jose Fortes Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Simon Novak!
55.45
Yoximar Rosales threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Nieto. Jose Fortes Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.33
Albrecht Jaschke knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.12
Duncan Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Wright. Scott Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.48
Kenichi Watanabe threads the ball through to Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness makes a probing pass to Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.51
Albrecht Jaschke knocks the ball forward to Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog goes all the way! Chris Hertog makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Chris Hertog scores for Arsenal!!
71.42
Albrecht Jaschke flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog directs the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Novak easily smothers it.
75.46
Robert Kasmi catches Chris Hertog on the ankles. Robert Kasmi is shown the yellow card! Chris Hertog hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.19
Albrecht Jaschke passes the ball forward to Arno Vrede. Arno Vrede shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.37
Duncan Souness comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Torres. Duncan Souness is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.34
Robert Kasmi barges into Scott Wright. The referee calls over Robert Kasmi and warns him to calm down! Scott Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.52
Rafael Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Wright. Scott Wright shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Simon Novak easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Chris Hertog of Arsenal
Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Arsenal
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.8%
64.2%
Play Area
30.5%
44.2%
25.3%

Scorers
Chris Hertog 15, 66