Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,370 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
0-0Norman Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.42
Norman Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
8.40
1-0Albert Lozano brings the ball forward. Albert Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.53
Graham Hulme threads a neat ball through to Francois Benon. Francois Benon knocks the ball to his team mate, Magnus Johansson. Magnus Johansson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.10
1-1Fabian Van Fessem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa passes the ball forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos lofts in a cross ball towards Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Edwin Moussa manages to gather it effortlessly.
24.47
1-1Magnus Johansson barges into Norman Lua-Lua. Magnus Johansson is shown the yellow card! Norman Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.30
Albert Lozano threads the ball through to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano rushes past Edward Clarke! Teddy Fabiano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.34
Rodolfo Cruz barges into Francois Benon. Rodolfo Cruz is shown the yellow card! Francois Benon stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.05
Wayne Huckerby takes a quick throw-in, which Teddy Fabiano takes on the chest. Teddy Fabiano brings the ball forward. Teddy Fabiano whips in a cross ball towards Neves Capucho Eriberto. With a superhuman jump, Neves Capucho Eriberto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
38.59
Leon Rahn knocks the ball forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
39.30
Teddy Fabiano catches Regis Jurion on the ankles. The referee calls over Teddy Fabiano and shows him a yellow card! Regis Jurion runs off the knock.
40.22
1-1Joe Smithe threads a neat ball through to Peter Newby. Peter Newby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Fabiano.
42.30
Albert Lozano sees Sergio Banuelos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Banuelos lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.31
1-1Edward Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Hulme. Graham Hulme makes a great pass forward. Francois Benon runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Neves Capucho Eriberto makes a probing pass to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
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. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic get the second half underway!
47.43
With a delightful solo run, Albert Lozano stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
48.30
Norman Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
54.32
Regis Jurion darts forward. Regis Jurion threads a neat ball through to Magnus Johansson. Magnus Johansson rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.46
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
60.15
1-1Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Vincenzo Freund replacing Regis Jurion and Duncan Chadwick replacing Peter Newby .
61.24
Niccolo Rankin knocks the ball forward to Duncan Chadwick. Duncan Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.46
1-1Adrian Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Clarke. Edward Clarke threads the ball through to Duncan Chadwick. Duncan Chadwick skips past Wayne Huckerby! Duncan Chadwick strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Duarte Costa steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
72.19
Norman Lua-Lua arcs the ball upfield. Leon Rahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.34
1-1Teddy Fabiano clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Freund. The referee brings Teddy Fabiano to one side and gives him a warning! Vincenzo Freund runs off the knock.
84.12
Norman Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Edwin Moussa.
85.44
1-1Corner kick to Manchester City. Leon Rahn plays it to the near post. Edwin Moussa drops low and scoops up the ball.
87.41
Wayne Huckerby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Banuelos collects the pass. Sergio Banuelos advances inside the box! Sergio Banuelos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
20.8%
51.4%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Banuelos of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Serrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodolfo Cruz (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Fabian Van Fessem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wayne Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duarte Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Lozano (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Teddy Fabiano (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Norman Lua-Lua (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Leon Rahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sergio Banuelos (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Stuart Henderson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel van den Broek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darren Beagrie (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Edwin Moussa (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Joe Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Josue Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrian Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Clarke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Regis Jurion (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francois Benon (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Magnus Johansson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Niccolo Rankin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guilherme Rego (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Freund (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Chadwick (ATT) | 6 | |