Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 4,415 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Jacobs.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Jacobs.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
8.29
0-0Paul Flintlock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Crooks. Jonathan Crooks directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.37
1-0Norman Ince surges forward with the ball. Norman Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
16.27
Paul Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Ernest Sier who brings the ball under control. Ernest Sier tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
18.02
Luca Pavenic flicks a high pass forward to Paul Flintlock who brings the ball under control. Paul Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Crooks controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Crooks hits a low pass to Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier takes a shot at goal. Ernest Sier scores for Manchester City!!
24.06
1-1Adam Mcgreal advances with the ball. Adam Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
26.40
Frits Arveladze runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frits Arveladze shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Manchester City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.18
1-1Stephen Ritchie threads the ball through to Jonathan Crooks. Jonathan Crooks makes a probing pass to Ernest Sier but he's offside!
36.03
Frank Delaney makes a simple pass to Adam Mcgreal. Adam Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Metzger who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luca Pavenic.
39.54
Max Burbage flicks a high pass forward to Francis Barrett who brings the ball under control. Francis Barrett knocks the ball forward to Gareth Nicholls but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
1-1Luca Pavenic makes a simple pass to Paul Flintlock. Paul Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Crooks. Jonathan Crooks makes a convincing header. Massimiliano Malafronte didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Luton Town kick off the second half!
47.26
Sol Kasper sees Aaron Latuheru in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Sier collects the pass. Ernest Sier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.14
Aaron Latuheru advances with the ball. Aaron Latuheru knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Crooks. Jonathan Crooks makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.34
1-2Sebastian Metzger clumsily knocks into Sol Kasper. Sebastian Metzger is shown the yellow card! Sol Kasper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.38
Frank Delaney takes it forward alone. Seeing a gap ahead, Frank Delaney plays the ball forward to Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.20
Eoin Atherton barges into Paul Flintlock. Eoin Atherton is shown the yellow card! Paul Flintlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.16
1-2Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Demetrio Pavan replacing Francis Barrett and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .Manchester City have made 2 substitutions with Theo Schomaker replacing Ernest Sier and Stanley Davies replacing Brendan Formon and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.40
Aaron Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Theo Schomaker collects the pass. Theo Schomaker shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.34
Max Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Metzger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Metzger finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.41
Phil Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Latuheru. Without breaking stride, Aaron Latuheru plays the ball forward to Theo Schomaker. Theo Schomaker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.20
Jonathan Crooks clumsily knocks into Norman Ince. The referee calls over Jonathan Crooks and shows him a yellow card! Norman Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.05
Phil Nicholls brings the ball forward. Phil Nicholls passes the ball forward to Jonathan Crooks. Jonathan Crooks shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
73.08
Stanley Davies makes an attacking run forward. Stanley Davies shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
75.29
Gareth Nicholls barges into Luca Pavenic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luca Pavenic stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.22
Manchester City have made a substitution with Jonas Jung replacing Aaron Latuheru .
83.51
Norman Ince hits a low pass to Adam Mcgreal. Adam Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Demetrio Pavan who brings the ball under control. Demetrio Pavan lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
85.51
Adam Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Demetrio Pavan. Demetrio Pavan tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
32.8%
40.3%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Crooks of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Massimiliano Malafronte (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mike Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Delaney (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Norman Ince (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tiago Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Atherton (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Adam Mcgreal (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Max Burbage (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Metzger (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Gareth Nicholls (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Francis Barrett (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Paul Coppinger (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Demetrio Pavan (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Tony Gascoigne (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephen Sullivan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Phil Nicholls (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Luca Pavenic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sol Kasper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aaron Latuheru (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brendan Formon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Flintlock (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frits Arveladze (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernest Sier (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jonathan Crooks (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Theo Schomaker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jonas Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stanley Davies (GK) | 6 | |