Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead 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.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
0.00
0-0Southampton get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Jamie Le Saux sees space and advances. Jamie Le Saux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bart Landzaat.
4.46
0-0Dave Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Mendonca who takes it down. Anthony Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Gary McStay. Gary McStay plays a sublime one-two with Brian Lua-Lua and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Gary McStay provides some space. He shoots at goal. Luís Deleon gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
8.26
Nicolas Emmerlich pushes up the pitch. Nicolas Emmerlich chips the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gavin Elliott manages to gather it effortlessly.
9.14
0-0Gary McStay knocks the ball forward to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. With a superhuman jump, Mick Lowe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.44
Adrian Patterson plays a long ball forward. Del Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
15.06
With imagination, Leon Peckham laces a through ball forward to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Tourenne collects the pass. Jean Chr. Tourenne lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo powers a header at goal but is denied by Gavin Elliott. Excellent save.
18.37
0-0Roland Wyss threads a neat ball through to Bart Landzaat. Bart Landzaat knocks the ball forward to Roland Wyss but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.22
With some swift thinking, Leon Peckham plays the ball forward to Roland Wyss. Roland Wyss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bart Landzaat. Bart Landzaat plays a scrappy one-two with Roland Wyss and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bart Landzaat looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
22.36
Gary McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Luís Deleon!
24.21
Nicolas Emmerlich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bart Landzaat. Bart Landzaat flicks a high pass forward to Roland Wyss who brings the ball under control. Roland Wyss shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
32.15
Gary McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Luís Deleon.
34.44
Bart Landzaat flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Carcedo who brings the ball neatly under control. Romero P. Carcedo threads the ball through into the box. Bart Landzaat rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Gavin Elliott. What a great pair of hands!
36.23
Adrian Patterson surges forward with the ball. Adrian Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.09
0-0Leon Peckham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leon Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Adrian Patterson is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
39.55
Corner kick to Southampton. Bart Landzaat chips it to the near post. Leon Peckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Dave Thatcher. That should have been a goal!
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
47.47
Brian Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Verges who takes it down. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Sullivan.
49.05
Leon Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich makes a high pass forward. Bart Landzaat shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Bart Landzaat edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Bart Landzaat provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.30
Bart Landzaat hits a low pass to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.49
Brian Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Gary McStay controls it well on his chest. Gary McStay shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
57.55
Leon Peckham advances with the ball. Leon Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Wyss. Roland Wyss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.51
Marvin Shearer hits a low pass to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
60.51
Gary McStay flicks a high ball forward to Del Konchesky who takes it down. Del Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe powers a header at goal but is denied by Luís Deleon. Excellent save.
63.17
Jon Robinson makes a probing pass to Bart Landzaat. Bart Landzaat advances with the ball. Bart Landzaat lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo beats his man to it with a header. Gavin Elliott didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.36
Nicolas Emmerlich knocks the ball forward to Roland Wyss. Showing composure, Roland Wyss plays the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kodjo Diani is offside!
66.07
Brian Lua-Lua runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe directs the ball goalwards with his head. Luís Deleon gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
67.44
With some swift thinking, Roland Wyss plays the ball forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo cuts inside the box! Romero P. Carcedo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.25
Gary McStay passes the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
71.22
Adrian Patterson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Adrian Patterson threads the ball through to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Peckham.
75.17
1-0Anthony Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lua-Lua holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Gary McStay. Gary McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Luís Deleon had no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
81.22
Gary McStay knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.49
Bart Landzaat takes a quick throw-in. Roland Wyss decides to run forward with the ball. Roland Wyss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.44
Brian Lua-Lua makes an attacking run forward. Brian Lua-Lua shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
89.04
Stuart Strachan sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alec Sullivan sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
90.00
Anthony Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Gary McStay. Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Verges who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Verges cuts inside the box! Leonardo Verges comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Luís Deleon manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
26.9%
41.9%
31.2%
Scorers
| Mick Lowe 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary McStay of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Elliott (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Adrian Patterson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Anthony Mendonca (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dave Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gary McStay (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Brian Lua-Lua (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jamie Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Del Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Verges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Lowe (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Ugo Duberry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dean Joseph (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Smith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luís Deleon (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jon Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Peckham (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alec Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bart Landzaat (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Roland Wyss (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Romero P. Carcedo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marvin Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Amara Paisley (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Youds (DEF) | 0 | |