Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 7,985 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the first half underway!
9.25
0-0Rodolfo Cruz barges into Norman Gower. Rodolfo Cruz is warned by the referee! Norman Gower runs off the knock.
14.39
1-0Teddy Fabiano threads the ball through to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek skips past Norman Gower! Some good footwork from Marcel van den Broek provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.38
1-0Warren Brown sees Nelson Van Der Schaaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.42
1-0Ralph Byrne takes it forward alone. Ralph Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
28.11
Duarte Costa sees a break and surges forward. Duarte Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Some silky footwork from Norman Lua-Lua provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.41
Neves Capucho Eriberto makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Cruz. Rodolfo Cruz threads a neat, attacking ball through to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Daniel Faria had no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
33.48
2-0Julian Maddison flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Lampard who takes it down. Eddie Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
39.29
Warren Brown passes the ball forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf whips in a cross ball towards Warren Brown. Warren Brown heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Darren Beagrie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.58
Norman Lua-Lua makes a run forward as Fabian Van Fessem takes the throw-in. Norman Lua-Lua skillfully chests the ball down. Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek cuts inside the box! Marcel van den Broek shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Eduardo Zavala replacing Rodolfo Cruz. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
48.29
Nigel Rufus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Byrne. Ralph Byrne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.41
Neves Capucho Eriberto hits a low pass to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua rushes past Darius Morris! Norman Lua-Lua muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Daniel Faria.
52.27
2-1Neves Capucho Eriberto takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Daniel Faria scoops up the ball.
53.54
Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high pass forward. Claudiu Cuza collects the pass. Claudiu Cuza shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.22
Fabian Van Fessem flicks a high pass forward. Neves Capucho Eriberto controls it well on his chest. Neves Capucho Eriberto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek rushes past Ralph Byrne! Marcel van den Broek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.56
Nigel Rufus knocks the ball forward to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Darren Beagrie manages to keep it out.
60.41
Fabian Van Fessem kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano sees Norman Lua-Lua in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Lua-Lua plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Fabiano and advances towards the goal... Norman Lua-Lua makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
61.06
2-1Wayne Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Zavala. Eduardo Zavala flicks a high ball forward to Claudiu Cuza who takes it down. Claudiu Cuza threads the ball through to Neves Capucho Eriberto but he's offside!
67.47
2-1Darius Morris clumsily knocks into Norman Lua-Lua. The referee calls over Darius Morris and shows him a yellow card! Norman Lua-Lua gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.47
2-1Free kick to Manchester City just outside the area...
68.06
Neves Capucho Eriberto takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
69.58
Nigel Rufus plays the ball forward to Ralph Byrne. Ralph Byrne threads the ball through to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Darren Beagrie.
77.47
Henning Johnsen catches Eddie Plowright on the ankles. The referee warns Henning Johnsen to calm down! Eddie Plowright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.09
Norman Gower knocks the ball forward to Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
87.22
Duarte Costa flicks a high ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua who takes it down. Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto threads a neat, attacking ball through to Eduardo Zavala. Eduardo Zavala shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel van den Broek of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Beagrie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Wayne Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duarte Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabian Van Fessem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Norman Lua-Lua (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Marcel van den Broek (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Claudiu Cuza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Teddy Fabiano (MID) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rodolfo Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Zavala (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Leon Rahn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Edwards (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel Faria (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Norman Gower (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius Morris (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Jon Chadwick (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Byrne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Warren Brown (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Julian Maddison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Henning Johnsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Blake (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ross Maddison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malcolm Neville (ATT) | 0 | |