Match Report
| Manchester City | Manchester City |  |  | Everton | Everton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 81 |  | Mark Grella | M. Grella | |||||||||
| Adrian Patterson | A. Patterson |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Alan Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Anthony Mendonca | A. Mendonca | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Frederico Lopes | F. Lopes | |||||||||
| Dave Thatcher | D. Thatcher | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 | | Ian Duberry | I. Duberry | |||||||||
| Stuart Strachan | S. Strachan | | 68 | M | | 5 | |  | M | 80 | | Gary Souness | G. Souness | ||||||||
| Gary McStay | G. McStay | | 67 | M | | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Dale Drake | D. Drake | ||||||||
| Brian Lua-Lua | B. Lua-Lua | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 79 | | Craig Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Jamie Le Saux | J. Le Saux | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 81 |  | Guillermo Aguilar | G. Aguilar | |||||||||
| Del Konchesky | D. Konchesky | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 |  | Sveinn Ingólfsson | S. Ingólfsson | |||||||||
| Leonardo Verges | L. Verges | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 |  | Markus Kistner | M. Kistner | |||||||||
| Mick Lowe | M. Lowe | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 | | Nikolas Streich | N. Streich | |||||||||
| Matt Hansen | M. Hansen | | 64 | G | | 12 | | D | 71 | | Thierry Gilchrist | T. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| Ugo Duberry | U. Duberry | | 63 | M | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Lee Wainwright | L. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Dean Joseph | D. Joseph | | 60 | A | | 14 | | A | 71 | | Eddie Tiler | E. Tiler | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Everton. A crowd of 14,806 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester City and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Brown.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester City and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Brown.
0.00
0-0Everton kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
0-0Dale Drake picks a pass forward to Gary Souness. Gary Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.48
0-0Alan Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Craig Campbell who takes it down. Craig Campbell threads the ball through to Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson knocks the ball forward to Markus Kistner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.41
0-0Jamie Le Saux flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Verges who takes it down. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Grella who gathers it comfortably.
12.39
0-1Guillermo Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Souness. With a superhuman jump, Gary Souness connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Gavin Elliott had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
16.02
Dale Drake flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Lopes collects the pass. Frederico Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Ingólfsson. Some good footwork from Sveinn Ingólfsson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.35
0-2Adrian Patterson hacks Markus Kistner from behind! Adrian Patterson is warned by the referee! Markus Kistner stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.00
0-2Craig Campbell barges into Brian Lua-Lua. The referee calls over Craig Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Brian Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.20
0-2Adrian Patterson runs forward with the ball. Adrian Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Le Saux. Jamie Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.32
Alan Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Drake. Dale Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar plays a scrappy one-two with Dale Drake and advances towards the goal... Guillermo Aguilar tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.25
Brian Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Strachan and advances towards the goal... Del Konchesky looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Mark Grella.
34.31
0-3It's a corner kick. Jamie Le Saux loops the ball over to the far post. Gary McStay tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.55
Alan Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Streich. Nikolas Streich shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gavin Elliott.
38.19
0-3Corner kick to Everton. Guillermo Aguilar chips it out wide. Mick Lowe reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
39.57
Frederico Lopes receives the ball from a throw-in from Alan Thomson. Frederico Lopes threads a neat ball through to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell sees space and advances. Craig Campbell makes a probing pass between the defence to Nikolas Streich. Some silky footwork from Nikolas Streich provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.48
Brian Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Gary McStay. Gary McStay heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
47.22
0-3Ian Duberry makes a probing pass to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Sveinn Ingólfsson who brings the ball under control. Sveinn Ingólfsson advances inside the box! Brian Lua-Lua hacks Sveinn Ingólfsson from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
51.52
Frederico Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson knocks the ball forward to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner makes a defence splitting pass to Dale Drake. Dale Drake strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.27
Frederico Lopes hacks Brian Lua-Lua from behind! Frederico Lopes is shown the yellow card! Brian Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.51
Gary Souness passes the ball forward to Nikolas Streich. Nikolas Streich shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Gavin Elliott manages to gather it.
57.44
Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Le Saux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jamie Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Grella who gathers it comfortably.
59.02
Guillermo Aguilar sees Nikolas Streich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Streich plays a one-two with Markus Kistner and rushes in on goal... Nikolas Streich side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gavin Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
60.18
0-3Everton have made 3 substitutions with Thierry Gilchrist replacing Ian Duberry, Lee Wainwright replacing Gary Souness and Eddie Tiler replacing Sveinn Ingólfsson .
61.27
Thierry Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Dale Drake collects the pass. Dale Drake makes a probing pass to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Tiler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Campbell cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Gavin Elliott manages to gather it.
63.51
Dale Drake comes in with a late challenge on Dave Thatcher. The referee calls over Dale Drake and shows him a yellow card! Dave Thatcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.25
0-3Craig Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Dale Drake who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Dale Drake stretches the opposition's defence. Dale Drake whips in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Anthony Mendonca is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
72.47
Thierry Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Markus Kistner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Kistner makes a simple pass, allowing Nikolas Streich to run into the box. Nikolas Streich rockets a shot on goal. Gavin Elliott easily gets down and covers it.
73.27
0-3Stuart Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Verges who takes it down. Leonardo Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Gary McStay. Thierry Gilchrist barges into Gary McStay. Penalty not given!!
75.05
Alan Thomson catches Stuart Strachan on the ankles. Alan Thomson is shown the yellow card! Stuart Strachan runs off the knock.
77.54
Brian Lua-Lua sees Mick Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Lowe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
79.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary McStay plays the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.43
Anthony Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Gary McStay. Gary McStay rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.46
Craig Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Streich controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Nikolas Streich provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gavin Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
84.32
Dave Thatcher kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Le Saux. Jamie Le Saux gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Mark Grella. Excellent save.
87.48
Guillermo Aguilar takes it forward alone. Guillermo Aguilar plays a sublime one-two with Eddie Tiler and races in on goal... Guillermo Aguilar side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guillermo Aguilar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
13
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
30.6%
42.4%
27.1%
Scorers
| Gary Souness 12 Sveinn Ingólfsson 16 Guillermo Aguilar 30, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Aguilar of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Elliott (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Adrian Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dave Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Lua-Lua (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jamie Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Del Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Verges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Lowe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Hansen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ugo Duberry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dean Joseph (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mark Grella (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alan Thomson (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Frederico Lopes (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Ian Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Souness (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Dale Drake (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Craig Campbell (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Guillermo Aguilar (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Markus Kistner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nikolas Streich (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Thierry Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lee Wainwright (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eddie Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |