Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
4.16
0-0Kristoffer Malmberg barges into Jason Fowler. Kristoffer Malmberg is warned by the referee! Jason Fowler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.24
0-1Joe Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg makes a simple pass to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rolf Riel!
9.38
0-1Christian Nyarko makes a simple pass to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Moffat who gathers it comfortably.
10.02
Antonio Teixeira hacks Hilmar Borgthórsson from behind! Antonio Teixeira is warned by the referee! Hilmar Borgthórsson runs off the knock.
16.43
0-1Yuriy Yaremchuk flicks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel flicks the ball with his head. Daniel Moffat easily smothers it.
18.41
Phil Haynes clumsily knocks into Rolf Riel. Phil Haynes is given a warning by the referee! Rolf Riel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.43
Joe Bolton flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Teixeira.
22.27
Yuriy Yaremchuk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson knocks in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.39
Kristoffer Malmberg passes the ball forward to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Dalglish.
30.29
0-2Drazen Petrovic clumsily knocks into Yuriy Yaremchuk. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yuriy Yaremchuk gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.24
Francis Scholes threads the ball through to Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk threads the ball through to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel whips in a cross ball towards Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.54
Simon Wieland makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards David Hall. David Hall powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.27
Francis Scholes threads the ball through to Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg passes the ball forward to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel heads the ball goalwards. Rolf Riel scores for Southampton!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
47.23
1-4Kristoffer Malmberg kicks a strong pass forward to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch lofts in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.47
Chris Cole makes a simple pass to Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk knocks the ball to his team mate, Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
55.19
Christian Nyarko decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Nyarko whips in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Daniel Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.23
Kristoffer Malmberg threads the ball through to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Teixeira.
67.18
Christian Nyarko makes a simple pass to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.56
Christian Nyarko advances with the ball. Christian Nyarko shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
73.19
Yuriy Yaremchuk makes a probing pass to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.41
Jason Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, David Hall. David Hall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kurt Collen.
85.33
Drazen Petrovic threads the ball through to David Hall. David Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Michael Bögelund.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
33.8%
48.1%
18.2%
Scorers
| David Hall 40 | Rolf Riel 6, 22, 44 Christopher Fritsch 33 Hilmar Borgthórsson 55 |