Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player James Hayes James Hayes
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott66
G
1
G
70Albert PirriA. Pirri
Adrian PattersonA. Patterson64
D
2
D
71Luis FariaL. Faria
Anthony MendoncaA. Mendonca58
D
3
D
72Julian ReyesJ. Reyes
Dave ThatcherD. Thatcher57
D
4captain
D
74Gavin MacleanG. Maclean
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan68
M
5
M
70Adolfo GutierrezA. Gutierrez
Gary McStayG. McStay67
M
captain6
M
66Arturo GilA. Gil
Brian Lua-LuaB. Lua-Lua67
M
7
M
84Eben GargoE. Gargo
Jamie Le SauxJ. Le Saux67
M
8
M
72Mateus PeladoM. Pelado
Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky64
A
9
A
72Daniel PrietoD. Prieto
Leonardo VergesL. Verges64
A
10
A
72Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Mick LoweM. Lowe60
A
11
A
72Neil MccallN. Mccall
 
Ugo DuberryU. Duberry63
M
12
D
70Loic LachuerL. Lachuer
Dean JosephD. Joseph60
A
13
M
70Tim SummerbellT. Summerbell
Aaron SmithA. Smith54
A
14
A
71Rafael CamposR. Campos

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 16,706 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester City and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.


0.00
Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
2.57
Showing composure, Anthony Mendonca picks a pass forward to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky plays a quick one-two with Leonardo Verges and rushes in on goal... Del Konchesky comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.41
Adrian Patterson sees Dave Thatcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
9.59
Neil Ritchie barges into Anthony Mendonca. Neil Ritchie is warned by the referee! Anthony Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.15
Anthony Mendonca makes a simple pass to Jamie Le Saux. Jamie Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Del Konchesky!
15.22
Dave Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe makes a probing pass to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Pirri who gathers it comfortably.
18.08
Luis Faria receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin Maclean. With vision, Luis Faria plays the ball forward to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo threads a neat ball through to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Mccall and advances towards the goal... Daniel Prieto comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Adrian Patterson happens to be in the right place to block it.
28.22
Arturo Gil flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie collects the pass. Neil Ritchie shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.02
Stuart Strachan sees space and advances. Stuart Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.33
Manchester City are in full control of this game.
44.42
Eben Gargo makes a probing pass to Arturo Gil. Arturo Gil whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Gavin Elliott. What a save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
49.07
Brian Lua-Lua catches Luis Faria on the ankles. The referee warns Brian Lua-Lua to calm down! Luis Faria runs off the knock.
54.35
Brian Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.19
Brian Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Gary McStay. Gary McStay whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
60.04
Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Loic Lachuer replacing Luis Faria and Rafael Campos replacing Neil Mccall .
63.55
Gary McStay sees Leonardo Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Verges shoots from distance. Albert Pirri gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
66.31
Gavin Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos flicks a high pass forward. Eben Gargo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eben Gargo knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Elliott with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
69.34
Eben Gargo flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Prieto who brings the ball under control. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
71.10
Julian Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Thatcher.
77.48
Arsenal have made a substitution with Tim Summerbell replacing Mateus Pelado .
78.50
Tim Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.28
Adolfo Gutierrez hacks Jamie Le Saux from behind! Adolfo Gutierrez is shown the yellow card! Jamie Le Saux runs off the knock.
87.00
Adolfo Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Gil. Arturo Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Adolfo Gutierrez clumsily knocks into Jamie Le Saux. The referee brings Adolfo Gutierrez to one side and gives him a warning! Jamie Le Saux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Arsenal
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
32.7%
38.2%
29.1%

Scorers
Del Konchesky 3, 12
Mick Lowe 32
Stuart Strachan 54
Neil Ritchie 66
Rafael Campos 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Del Konchesky of Manchester City

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Elliott (GK)
6
2.Adrian Patterson (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Dave Thatcher (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Strachan (MID)goal scored
8
6.Gary McStay (MID)
6
7.Brian Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8.Jamie Le Saux (MID)
6
9.Del Konchesky (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Leonardo Verges (ATT)
8
11.Mick Lowe (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ugo Duberry (MID)
0
13.Dean Joseph (ATT)
0
14.Aaron Smith (ATT)
0

1.Albert Pirri (GK)
6
2.Luis Faria (DEF)
6
3.Julian Reyes (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Maclean (DEF)
6
5.Adolfo Gutierrez (MID)yellow card
5
6.Arturo Gil (MID)
6
7.Eben Gargo (MID)
7
8.Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
9.Daniel Prieto (ATT)
6
10.Neil Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Loic Lachuer (DEF)
6
13.Tim Summerbell (MID)
6
14.Rafael Campos (ATT)goal scored
7