Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 7,179 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester City and Chesterfield are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Manchester City and Chesterfield are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
3.07
0-0Sol Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Boertien. Mick Boertien flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.11
0-0Michael Westwood sees space and advances. Michael Westwood makes a simple pass to Tony Youds. Tony Youds goes all the way! Tony Youds cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
8.37
Hocine Ramdani threads the ball through to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Oliver.
10.56
Ugo Unsworth kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Shearer. Ross Shearer makes a beautiful solo run. Ross Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.37
0-0Mick Boertien hacks Charles-Edward Boumnijel from behind! The referee calls over Mick Boertien and warns him to calm down! Charles-Edward Boumnijel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.00
Ross Shearer barges into George Lisbie. The referee calls over Ross Shearer and warns him to calm down! George Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.29
Mile Schwarzer makes a beautiful solo run. Mile Schwarzer passes the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.20
Neil Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Boumnijel. Charles-Edward Boumnijel makes a simple pass to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Harrison.
24.41
Hocine Ramdani comes in with a late challenge on Dean May. Hocine Ramdani is given a warning by the referee! Dean May stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.00
Oleg Greaves clumsily knocks into Neil Merson. Oleg Greaves is warned by the referee! Neil Merson runs off the knock.
30.53
0-0Ross Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Youds. Tony Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jody Philips.
33.51
0-0Mile Schwarzer makes a simple pass to Charles-Edward Boumnijel. Charles-Edward Boumnijel surges forward with the ball. Charles-Edward Boumnijel makes a probing pass to Andy James but he's offside!
39.49
Mile Schwarzer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Lisbie. George Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Westwood.
45.00
George Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Chesterfield start the second half!
47.27
Alfredo Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Charles-Edward Boumnijel. Charles-Edward Boumnijel makes a beautiful solo run. Charles-Edward Boumnijel knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg powers a header at goal. Jaime Nascimento manages to gather it comfortably.
48.07
0-0Ledley Wainwright hacks Mick Boertien from behind! Ledley Wainwright is shown the yellow card! Mick Boertien grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.07
0-0Manchester City are easily keeping Chesterfield at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
49.38
Hocine Ramdani flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.23
George Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Nascimento who gathers it comfortably.
59.44
Ugo Unsworth threads the ball through to Mick Boertien. Mick Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves goes all the way! Oleg Greaves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
69.56
Hocine Ramdani sees space and advances. Hocine Ramdani whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
72.53
Michael Westwood clumsily knocks into Kemal Clegg. Michael Westwood is given a warning by the referee! Kemal Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.39
Charles-Edward Boumnijel sees a break and surges forward. Charles-Edward Boumnijel shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.42
Sol Harrison makes a probing pass to Rio Wilson. Rio Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Youds. Tony Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.16
Sol Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Boertien. Mick Boertien sees a break and surges forward. Mick Boertien finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Jody Philips manages to keep it out.
85.45
Rio Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Youds. Tony Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
28.1%
44.9%
27%