Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
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Lomano McleodL. Mcleod54
G
captain1
G
56Richard Lua-LuaR. Lua-Lua
Nicky MccannN. Mccann36
D
2
D
58Albrecht ScholzA. Scholz
Jon EdworthyJ. Edworthy49
D
3
D
51Ross GrayR. Gray
Duncan BallD. Ball41
D
4captain
D
45Andy GrayA. Gray
Ian MilburnI. Milburn52
D
5
D
44Del DeaneD. Deane
Harvey OakleyH. Oakley39
M
6
M
49Mick JeffersM. Jeffers
Jose ReisJ. Reis49
M
7
M
46Albrecht WilkeA. Wilke
Aaron ShiltonA. Shilton50
A
8
M
44Simon SinclairS. Sinclair
Daniele RedknappD. Redknapp39
A
9
M
44Paolo LisbieP. Lisbie
Ian WatsonI. Watson43
A
10
A
44Andy SummerbeeA. Summerbee
Anthony SummerbellA. Summerbell40
A
11
A
43Eddie MonkE. Monk
 
Ian PriestleyI. Priestley46
A
12
G
50Ian InsleyI. Insley
Alexander BloomerA. Bloomer43
M
13
G
45Marcus StockdaleM. Stockdale
Gilles SeamanG. Seaman43
G
14
M
43Julian KeaneJ. Keane

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 6,999 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Cole.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
2.31
Mick Jeffers knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Sinclair. Simon Sinclair sees Eddie Monk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Monk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.59
Nicky Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Jose Reis controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Jose Reis stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Redknapp but the linesman indicates offside!
12.07
Andy Gray comes in with a late challenge on Jose Reis. The referee warns Andy Gray to calm down! Jose Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.22
Andy Gray knocks the ball forward to Eddie Monk. Eddie Monk tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.03
Albrecht Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Monk collects the pass. Eddie Monk whips in a cross ball towards Andy Summerbee. Andy Summerbee finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.55
Harvey Oakley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Reis. Jose Reis knocks the ball forward to Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.40
Jon Edworthy chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Reis. Jose Reis makes a probing pass to Daniele Redknapp. Daniele Redknapp plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Summerbell and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Daniele Redknapp provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.15
Duncan Ball clumsily knocks into Andy Summerbee. Duncan Ball is shown the yellow card! Andy Summerbee runs off the knock.
27.41
Jose Reis barges into Simon Sinclair. The referee calls over Jose Reis and warns him to calm down! Simon Sinclair hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.14
Harvey Oakley threads the ball through to Daniele Redknapp. Daniele Redknapp cuts inside the box! Daniele Redknapp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Richard Lua-Lua had no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
38.42
Harvey Oakley makes a probing pass to Jose Reis. Jose Reis hits a low pass to Anthony Summerbell. Anthony Summerbell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
49.38
Duncan Ball hacks Albrecht Wilke from behind! The referee brings Duncan Ball to one side and gives him a warning! Albrecht Wilke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.06
Ian Milburn clumsily knocks into Andy Summerbee. The referee warns Ian Milburn to calm down! Andy Summerbee runs off the knock.
55.35
With a delightful solo run, Mick Jeffers stretches the opposition's defence. Mick Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Monk. Eddie Monk flicks the ball with his head but somehow Lomano Mcleod manages to keep it out.
60.37
Ross Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Lisbie. Paolo Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Summerbee. Andy Summerbee shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.55
Albrecht Scholz hits a low pass to Andy Summerbee. Andy Summerbee plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Jeffers and advances towards the goal... Andy Summerbee cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.42
Eddie Monk chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Summerbee. Andy Summerbee rushes past Jon Edworthy! Andy Summerbee rockets a shot on goal but somehow Jose Reis happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.45
Jose Reis barges into Paolo Lisbie. Jose Reis is warned by the referee again! Paolo Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.41
With great vision, Nicky Mccann plays the ball forward to Harvey Oakley. Harvey Oakley passes the ball forward to Daniele Redknapp. Daniele Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Watson. Ian Watson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
83.40
Jose Reis flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Redknapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Redknapp edges inside the box! Daniele Redknapp comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
85.46
Paolo Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Monk. Eddie Monk shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Lomano Mcleod.
86.53
Corner kick to Charlton Athletic. Andy Gray plays it short to Albrecht Wilke. Albrecht Wilke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.44
Ian Watson clumsily knocks into Andy Gray. The referee warns Ian Watson to calm down! Andy Gray stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Albrecht Wilke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Jeffers. Mick Jeffers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Ball.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Charlton Athletic
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
30.6%
51.4%
18.1%

Scorers
Daniele Redknapp 28
Andy Summerbee 18, 62
Albrecht Wilke 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Summerbee of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Lomano Mcleod (GK)
6
2.Nicky Mccann (DEF)
6
3.Jon Edworthy (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Ball (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Ian Milburn (DEF)
6
6.Harvey Oakley (MID)
7
7.Jose Reis (MID)
6
8.Aaron Shilton (ATT)
6
9.Daniele Redknapp (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ian Watson (ATT)
5
11.Anthony Summerbell (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Priestley (ATT)
0
13.Alexander Bloomer (MID)
0
14.Gilles Seaman (GK)
0

1.Richard Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.Albrecht Scholz (DEF)
6
3.Ross Gray (DEF)
6
4.Andy Gray (DEF)
6
5.Del Deane (DEF)
6
6.Mick Jeffers (MID)
7
7.Albrecht Wilke (MID)goal scored
8
8.Simon Sinclair (MID)
6
9.Paolo Lisbie (MID)
6
10.Andy Summerbee (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Eddie Monk (ATT)
7
 
12.Ian Insley (GK)
0
13.Marcus Stockdale (GK)
0
14.Julian Keane (MID)
0