0.00 0-0

The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!

9.52 0-0

Frits Arveladze flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Sier who takes it down. Ernest Sier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Clapham.

10.02 0-0

Gary Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Omer Dodd controls it well on his chest. Omer Dodd threads the ball through to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

12.05 0-0

Sol Kasper threads a neat ball through to Paul Flintlock. Paul Flintlock sees a break and surges forward. Paul Flintlock shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Ugo Black.

13.21 1-0

It's a corner kick which Stephen Ritchie takes quickly, playing the ball short to Phil Nicholls. Phil Nicholls comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Phil Nicholls scores for Manchester City!!

14.26 1-0

Paul Flintlock barges into Omer Dodd. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Dodd gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

16.12 1-0

Titus Marsden hacks Aaron Latuheru from behind! The referee brings Titus Marsden to one side and gives him a warning! Aaron Latuheru runs off the knock.

24.58 1-0

Darren Murrin hits a low pass to Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.

26.50 1-0

Glynn Ripley knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Murrin. Darren Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown heads the ball goalwards but Stephen Sullivan is on top of it.

27.50 1-0

Adam Moss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Dodd. With some swift thinking, Omer Dodd plays the ball forward to Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luca Pavenic.

32.06 2-0

Phil Nicholls hits a low pass to Aaron Latuheru. Aaron Latuheru chips the ball to his team mate, Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Crooks. Jonathan Crooks beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

38.16 2-0

Luca Pavenic flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Latuheru who takes it down. Aaron Latuheru threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Crooks. Jonathan Crooks runs straight at the defence! Jonathan Crooks cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Ugo Black manages to keep it out.

39.02 2-0

Phil Nicholls gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Jonathan Crooks shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

45.00 2-0

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 2-0

The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!

49.22 2-0

Sol Kasper passes the ball forward to Frits Arveladze. Frits Arveladze plays the ball forward to Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ugo Black manages to gather it.

53.53 2-0

Titus Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Chris Brown who brings the ball under control. Chris Brown puts a great ball through. Kieron Lloyd runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

60.53 2-0

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.

65.37 2-0

Phil Nicholls makes a probing pass to Aaron Latuheru. Aaron Latuheru flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Crooks who takes it down. Jonathan Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Theo Schomaker. Theo Schomaker makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

66.13 2-0

Luca Pavenic knocks the ball forward to Stephen Ritchie. Stephen Ritchie plays the ball forward to Frits Arveladze. Frits Arveladze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Clapham.

67.07 2-0

Darren Murrin flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Jess who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

72.02 2-0

Kieron Lloyd hacks Sol Kasper from behind! The referee calls over Kieron Lloyd and shows him a yellow card! Sol Kasper carries on, but is struggling a bit.

73.36 2-0

Luca Pavenic flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Davies who brings the ball under control. Stanley Davies flicks a high pass forward. Frits Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frits Arveladze threads the ball through to Jonathan Crooks but he's offside!

77.09 2-0

Manchester City have made a substitution with Jonas Jung replacing Aaron Latuheru .Rochdale have made a substitution with Paolo Barrett replacing Gary Clapham .

78.18 2-0

Titus Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Lloyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Jess. With a superhuman jump, Jermaine Jess connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

81.23 2-0

Omer Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Kasper.

90.00 2-0

Adam Moss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Murrin. Darren Murrin flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Kieron Lloyd plays the ball forward to Jermaine Jess who has made a great run into the box. Jermaine Jess muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

90.00 2-0

The referee blows the final whistle