Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Derby County. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Robert Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Jesper Curtolo. Jesper Curtolo passes the ball forward to Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.30
0-0Alfredo Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Nappi. Roberto Nappi makes a simple pass to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.29
0-0Charles-Edward Boumnijel catches Jesper Curtolo on the ankles. Charles-Edward Boumnijel is warned by the referee! Jesper Curtolo runs off the knock.
20.58
Hocine Ramdani knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Cutler.
22.46
0-0Manchester City are easily keeping Derby County at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
24.04
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.57
0-0Mile Schwarzer clumsily knocks into Kevin Beckmann. Mile Schwarzer is shown the yellow card! Kevin Beckmann runs off the knock.
34.31
Roberto Nappi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Cutler.
36.25
0-0Frank Jobson makes a probing pass to Alistair Thompson. Alistair Thompson passes the ball forward to Antonis Boutaris. Antonis Boutaris shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.43
0-1Mario Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann knocks in a cross ball towards Antonis Boutaris. Antonis Boutaris is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.04
Mile Schwarzer knocks the ball forward to Roberto Nappi. What a great partnership. Roberto Nappi sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Nappi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Croft.
44.32
Jesper Curtolo barges into Charles-Edward Boumnijel. The referee calls over Jesper Curtolo and warns him to calm down! Charles-Edward Boumnijel stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
54.48
Jesper Curtolo threads the ball through to Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.20
Andy Cutler makes a probing pass to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonis Boutaris. Antonis Boutaris plays a perfect one-two with Matt Pearce and rushes in on goal... Antonis Boutaris takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonis Boutaris!
63.06
Alistair Thompson brings the ball forward. Alistair Thompson shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.30
Charles-Edward Boumnijel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy James. Andy James tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.04
Alistair Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jody Philips manages to gather it comfortably.
75.29
Andy Cutler sees a break and surges forward. Andy Cutler sees a break and surges forward. Andy Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
77.57
Alfredo Mendez makes a probing pass to Roberto Nappi. Roberto Nappi flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.12
Jacek Kozminski makes a probing pass to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim threads the ball through to Kevin Beckmann. Kevin Beckmann goes all the way! Kevin Beckmann takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
85.59
Mario Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonis Boutaris. Antonis Boutaris knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mile Schwarzer.
87.53
Hocine Ramdani kicks a strong pass forward to Andy James. Andy James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.46
Roberto Nappi comes in with a late challenge on Frank Jobson. Roberto Nappi is given a warning by the referee! Frank Jobson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Jesper Curtolo threads the ball through to Matt Pearce. Matt Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
27%
45.9%
27%
Scorers
| Antonis Boutaris 38, 57 |