Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 20,849 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
2.24
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
4.01
0-0Brian Cole passes the ball forward to Jason Ince. Jason Ince knocks the ball forward to Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Peckham.
8.47
0-0Tijani Cairo catches James Peckham on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.54
Jason Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Peckham.
18.15
0-0Gary Fortune clumsily knocks into Gianmarco Tramezzani. The referee calls over Gary Fortune and warns him to calm down! Gianmarco Tramezzani runs off the knock.
20.21
0-0Jason Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.39
Liam Ward makes a simple pass to Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
22.02
Gianmarco Tramezzani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Cort. Jason Cort knocks the ball forward to David Barry. David Barry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.29
0-0Liam Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune powers a header at goal. Lee Summerbell easily smothers it.
27.20
Henry Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carmelo Dionisi. Carmelo Dionisi whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.57
Jason Cort makes a simple pass to Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin whips in a cross ball towards David Barry. David Barry directs the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Novak manages to gather it comfortably.
34.23
Jason Cort kicks a strong pass forward to David Barry. David Barry tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.48
0-0James Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Taylor. Henry Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin passes the ball forward but David Barry is offside!
40.23
Liam Ward makes a beautiful solo run. Liam Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira powers a header at goal. Lee Summerbell easily smothers it.
42.57
Brian Cole makes a simple pass to Jason Ince. Jason Ince threads the ball through to Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.39
0-1Henry Taylor sees a break and surges forward. Henry Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the second half underway!
48.26
Brian Cole makes a simple pass to Jason Ince. Jason Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Lee Summerbell had no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
51.39
Jason Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Dionisi. Carmelo Dionisi lofts in a cross ball towards David Barry. David Barry heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Simon Novak has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.25
Alexander Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Ward. Liam Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Lee Summerbell easily smothers it.
59.37
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.17
Liam Ward knocks the ball forward to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.03
Jason Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo passes the ball forward but Sergio Vieira is offside!
72.39
Nwankwo Ward kicks a strong pass forward to David Barry. David Barry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Beresford.
73.15
Jason Ince brings the ball forward. Jason Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
77.21
Gilles Andrews knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Cort. Jason Cort makes a simple pass to Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Carmelo Dionisi. Carmelo Dionisi heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.06
Alexander Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ferraresi. Francesco G. Ferraresi knocks the ball forward to Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Lee Summerbell manages to gather it comfortably.
83.05
Brian Cole chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Ward. Liam Ward sees space and advances. Liam Ward knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.04
Mark Carter advances with the ball. Mark Carter whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.45
Alexander Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ferraresi. Francesco G. Ferraresi threads the ball through to Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo makes a simple pass to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
89.52
Nwankwo Ward hacks Francesco G. Ferraresi from behind! The referee calls over Nwankwo Ward and shows him a yellow card! Francesco G. Ferraresi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
22.7%
42%
35.2%
Scorers
| Tijani Cairo 48 | Nigel Dublin 44 David Barry 51 |