Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to AFC Wimbledon. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
2.48
0-0Leon Rahn flicks a high pass forward to Sven Rösler who brings the ball under control. Sven Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Jose Barbosa manages to keep it out.
3.08
0-0Edward Adams flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Fernandez collects the pass. Gabriel Fernandez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.25
0-1Edward Adams threads a neat ball through to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.10
Wes Murrin hits a low pass to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
12.03
0-1Sergio Banuelos darts forward. Sergio Banuelos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Souness.
14.26
Leon Rahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Jose Barbosa. What a great pair of hands!
15.34
Gavin Souness flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Pires Viera controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Pires Viera runs straight at the defence! Leonardo Pires Viera side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.55
0-1Shaun Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on Fabian Van Fessem. Shaun Le Tissier is shown the yellow card! Fabian Van Fessem hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.02
Leon Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Neves Capucho Eriberto controls it well on his chest. Neves Capucho Eriberto whips in a cross ball towards Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
24.33
Neves Capucho Eriberto knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.11
Wayne Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian Van Fessem. Fabian Van Fessem flicks a high pass forward. Sven Rösler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos powers a header at goal. Jose Barbosa punches it away to safety.
33.52
0-1Leonardo Pires Viera barges into Fabian Van Fessem. The referee brings Leonardo Pires Viera to one side and gives him a warning! Fabian Van Fessem hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.21
0-1Sven Rösler sees Sergio Banuelos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Banuelos puts a great ball through. Neves Capucho Eriberto runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.29
Wes Murrin threads a neat ball through to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Costa.
42.03
With vision, Duarte Costa laces a through ball forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.17
Linus Neudecker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
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. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Carl Seaman replacing Stephen Naysmith.
45.00
AFC Wimbledon kick off and get the second half underway!
49.08
Norman Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler puts a great ball through. Sergio Banuelos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.14
Gavin Souness flicks a high ball forward to Edward Adams who takes it down. Edward Adams knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.46
Wayne Huckerby takes it forward alone. Wayne Huckerby flicks a high pass forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto who brings the ball under control. Neves Capucho Eriberto whips in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
59.52
Fabian Van Fessem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler rushes past Shaun Le Tissier! Sven Rösler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.58
Duarte Costa receives the ball from a throw-in from Wayne Huckerby. Duarte Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Huckerby. Wayne Huckerby makes a simple pass to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek rushes past Gavin Souness! Marcel van den Broek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Barbosa!
65.54
Graham Wilcox advances with the ball. Graham Wilcox passes the ball forward to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Serrano with no chance!! Goal for AFC Wimbledon!
69.29
Fabian Van Fessem threads a neat ball through to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Manchester City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.44
0-3Graham Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Murrin. Seeing a gap ahead, Wes Murrin plays the ball forward to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reactions from Rodolfo Cruz blocks the shot!
73.02
Wayne Huckerby clumsily knocks into Gabriel Fernandez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Fernandez runs off the knock.
77.05
Shaun Le Tissier decides to run forward with the ball. Shaun Le Tissier threads the ball through to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.04
Leon Rahn darts forward. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shaun Le Tissier.
83.15
Norman Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto rockets a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Jose Barbosa. What a save!
87.44
Neves Capucho Eriberto decides to run forward with the ball. Neves Capucho Eriberto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.57
Linus Neudecker makes a simple pass to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera beats his man to it with a header. Leonardo Pires Viera scores for AFC Wimbledon!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
26.5%
42.2%
31.3%
Scorers
| Gabriel Fernandez 4 Wes Murrin 54 Leonardo Pires Viera 66, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Murrin of AFC Wimbledon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Serrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodolfo Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabian Van Fessem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wayne Huckerby (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Duarte Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Rahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Norman Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sven Rösler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sergio Banuelos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcel van den Broek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Henderson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Regis Damman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Davor Sladakovic (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Barbosa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gavin Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Linus Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Shaun Le Tissier (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Graham Wilcox (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Wes Murrin (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edward Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Fernandez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Vinicio E. Di Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Carl Seaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Wise (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlton Guppy (ATT) | 0 | |