Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 8,733 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Greening.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Greening.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the first half underway!
9.08
0-0Daniele Redknapp hacks Cristian Triuzzi from behind! The referee warns Daniele Redknapp to calm down! Cristian Triuzzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.39
0-0Duncan Ball passes the ball forward to Henry Wallwork. Henry Wallwork plays the ball forward to Daniele Redknapp. Daniele Redknapp plays a one-two with Aaron Shilton and rushes in on goal... Oleg Mcleod clumsily knocks into Daniele Redknapp. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.38
0-0Henry Wallwork controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Oakley. Harvey Oakley flicks a high pass forward. Ian Watson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ian Watson rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.39
0-0Jon Edworthy sees Anthony Summerbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Summerbell puts a great ball through. Daniele Redknapp runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.18
Henry Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Harvey Oakley. Harvey Oakley plays a quick one-two with Aaron Shilton and rushes in on goal... Harvey Oakley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.23
0-0Henry Wallwork sees space and advances. Henry Wallwork sees Anthony Summerbell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Summerbell tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.18
0-0Alexandre Fonseca flicks a high pass forward to Warren Andrews who brings the ball under control. Warren Andrews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.50
Henry Wallwork knocks the ball forward to Anthony Summerbell. Anthony Summerbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
39.40
0-0Mark Kitson hacks Duncan Ball from behind! Mark Kitson is warned by the referee! Duncan Ball carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.50
Henry Wallwork flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Summerbell controls it well on his chest. Anthony Summerbell plays a one-two with Ian Watson and rushes in on goal... Cristian Triuzzi catches Anthony Summerbell on the ankles. Anthony Summerbell appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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. Huddersfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
49.36
Harvey Oakley comes in with a late challenge on Mark Kitson. Harvey Oakley is warned by the referee! Mark Kitson stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.43
Aaron Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Summerbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Summerbell cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Anthony Summerbell provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.21
Joe Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Mark Kitson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Kitson shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.03
Henry Wallwork makes a simple pass to Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristian Triuzzi.
69.28
Henry Wallwork chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Redknapp. Daniele Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Shilton. Some silky footwork from Aaron Shilton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Nick Lineker easily gets down and covers it.
71.49
Joe Cooke threads a neat ball through to Mark Kitson. Mark Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Wallwork.
73.52
Oleg Mcleod comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Oakley. The referee warns Oleg Mcleod to calm down! Harvey Oakley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.57
Harvey Oakley passes the ball forward to Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton makes a probing pass to Ian Watson but he's offside!
90.00
Niccolo Insley plays the ball forward to Mark Kitson. Mark Kitson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Ball.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
25.4%
50.7%
23.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henry Wallwork of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lomano Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jon Edworthy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Trevor Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ian Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Oakley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Henry Wallwork (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Aaron Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniele Redknapp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony Summerbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ian Priestley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Bloomer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gilles Seaman (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nick Lineker (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oleg Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicholas Tolley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Cristian Triuzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sergio Machlas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Insley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alexandre Fonseca (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rio Carrick (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Warren Andrews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mark Kitson (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Shaun Deane (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francis Atherton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Boertien (GK) | 0 | |