Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     Manchester CityManchester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Aniello CesariA. Cesari67
G
1
G
55Mick CraddockM. Craddock
Leon GodberL. Godber63
D
2captain
D
58Ernesto CarcedoE. Carcedo
Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin62
D
3
D
55Gavin JacksonG. Jackson
Stuart GuppyS. Guppy62
D
4
D
54Edward StewartE. Stewart
Pablo MoyaP. Moya75
M
5
D
50Dennis WrightD. Wright
Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini72
M
6
M
69Oleg MendezO. Mendez
Philipp GerlachP. Gerlach62
M
7
M
59Peter PearceP. Pearce
Oleg TaylorO. Taylor54
M
8
M
55Graham BellamyG. Bellamy
Rainer VogelR. Vogel76
A
captain9
A
68Matthew LinekerM. Lineker
Carlos AchardC. Achard74
A
10
A
67Cesare TommasiC. Tommasi
Rio WetherallR. Wetherall74
A
11
A
67Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson
 
Seb DucheminS. Duchemin73
A
12
A
61Robert CraddockR. Craddock
Eddie LampardE. Lampard65
G
13
A
57Neil MowbrayN. Mowbray
Martin MerinoM. Merino61
D
14
G
55Nick KahnN. Kahn

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,509 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
Graham Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Dominic Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.24
Robin Houttuin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Philipp Gerlach passes the ball forward but Rio Wetherall is offside!
8.23
Gavin Jackson makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Aniello Cesari had no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
14.32
Leon Godber hits a low pass to Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Achard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Achard runs straight at the defence! Carlos Achard comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Mick Craddock has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.25
Peter Pearce laces a through ball forward to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
21.23
Peter Pearce makes a probing pass to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi deftly passes the ball to Dominic Ferguson, releasing him through on goal. Dominic Ferguson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.44
Ottavio Mareggini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ottavio Mareggini runs straight at the defence! Ottavio Mareggini rockets a shot on goal. Mick Craddock is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.36
Pablo Moya chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mick Craddock smothers it!
34.51
Oleg Mendez makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Gavin Jackson barges into Carlos Achard. Gavin Jackson is shown the yellow card! Carlos Achard stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the second half underway!
48.45
Leon Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
51.52
Robin Houttuin flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Gerlach who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Philipp Gerlach stretches the opposition's defence. Philipp Gerlach makes a great pass forward. Rainer Vogel runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.39
Oleg Mendez hits a low pass to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.59
Graham Bellamy hits a low pass to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.56
Rio Wetherall hacks Edward Stewart from behind! The referee calls over Rio Wetherall and warns him to calm down! Edward Stewart stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.02
Oleg Mendez makes a probing pass to Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.31
Graham Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Lineker who brings the ball under control. Matthew Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Tommasi. Stuart Guppy catches Cesare Tommasi on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
69.23
Ottavio Mareggini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.14
Leon Godber flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Taylor who brings the ball under control. Oleg Taylor runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oleg Taylor plays a one-two with Rio Wetherall and advances towards the goal... Oleg Taylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Leon Godber plays the ball forward to Oleg Taylor. Oleg Taylor threads the ball through to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall makes a simple pass, allowing Rainer Vogel to run into the box. Dennis Wright comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
77.08
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Seb Duchemin replacing Carlos Achard, Eddie Lampard replacing Pablo Moya and Martin Merino replacing Rio Wetherall .Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Robert Craddock replacing Dominic Ferguson, Neil Mowbray replacing Graham Bellamy and Nick Kahn replacing Edward Stewart .
78.18
Philipp Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Vogel comfortably collects the pass. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Merino. Martin Merino knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mick Craddock with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
81.21
Stuart Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini sees a break and surges forward. Ottavio Mareggini finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.58
Leon Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard knocks the ball forward to Martin Merino. Martin Merino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mick Craddock with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
89.41
Stuart Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Merino. Martin Merino finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Neil Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Aniello Cesari comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

Manchester City
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
28.6%
39%
32.5%

Scorers
Carlos Achard 14
Ottavio Mareggini 24
Martin Merino 78, 85
Cesare Tommasi 8
Matthew Lineker 56

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Merino of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Aniello Cesari (GK)
6
2.Leon Godber (DEF)
7
3.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Moya (MID)
6
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)goal scored
9
7.Philipp Gerlach (MID)
8
8.Oleg Taylor (MID)
6
9.Rainer Vogel (ATT)
6
10.Carlos Achard (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rio Wetherall (ATT)
6
 
12.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
6
13.Eddie Lampard (GK)
6
14.Martin Merino (DEF)goal scoredgoal scored
9

1.Mick Craddock (GK)
6
2.Ernesto Carcedo (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Jackson (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Edward Stewart (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Wright (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Mendez (MID)
6
7.Peter Pearce (MID)
6
8.Graham Bellamy (MID)
6
9.Matthew Lineker (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Cesare Tommasi (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Dominic Ferguson (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Craddock (ATT)
6
13.Neil Mowbray (ATT)
6
14.Nick Kahn (GK)
6