Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Gillingham. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
14.52
0-0Anthony Hackworth makes a probing pass to Djamel Kechiouche. Djamel Kechiouche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.44
0-0Anthony Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny whips in a cross ball towards Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.46
0-0Robert Wilson comes in with a late challenge on Andy James. The referee calls over Robert Wilson and warns him to calm down! Andy James runs off the knock.
18.35
Charles-Edward Boumnijel makes a simple pass to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Wilson.
20.50
0-0Robert Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ward. Eddie Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
22.38
Joe Bridges passes the ball forward to Anthony Hackworth. Anthony Hackworth threads the ball through to Djamel Kechiouche. Djamel Kechiouche shoots from 25 yards but somehow Daniele Manari manages to keep it out.
26.13
Alexander Sharpe surges forward with the ball. Alexander Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg shoots from long range but it flies wide!
33.03
Rodrigo Nocera makes a probing pass to Djamel Kechiouche. Djamel Kechiouche knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Jones.
34.02
Charles-Edward Boumnijel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.17
Robert Wilson catches Kemal Clegg on the ankles. The referee calls over Robert Wilson again and warns him to calm down! Kemal Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.17
Alessandro Di Masi knocks the ball forward to Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.38
0-0Mark Jones barges into Chris Kitson. Mark Jones is shown the yellow card! Chris Kitson stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.53
Rodrigo Nocera knocks the ball forward to Djamel Kechiouche. Djamel Kechiouche plays a perfect one-two with Chris Kitson and rushes in on goal... Djamel Kechiouche shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
42.24
Alessandro Di Masi barges into Charles-Edward Boumnijel. Alessandro Di Masi is given a warning by the referee! Charles-Edward Boumnijel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Gillingham start the second half!
49.47
Joe Bridges makes a simple pass to Anthony Hackworth. Anthony Hackworth makes a probing pass to Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.09
Charles-Edward Boumnijel surges forward with the ball. Charles-Edward Boumnijel whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.06
Joe Bridges threads the ball through to Rodrigo Nocera. Rodrigo Nocera brings the ball forward. Rodrigo Nocera finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.13
Alessandro Di Masi decides to run forward with the ball. Alessandro Di Masi lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.32
0-1Alessandro Di Masi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djamel Kechiouche. Djamel Kechiouche shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.41
Charles-Edward Boumnijel threads the ball through to Andy James. Andy James makes a simple pass to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Malcolm Mowbray!
69.26
Anthony Hackworth comes in with a late challenge on George Lisbie. The referee calls over Anthony Hackworth and warns him to calm down! George Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.38
0-1Alexander Sharpe barges into Jason Luzhny. Alexander Sharpe is warned by the referee! Jason Luzhny gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.07
0-1Dean Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Masi. Alessandro Di Masi makes a simple pass to Djamel Kechiouche. Djamel Kechiouche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Luzhny but he's offside!
77.56
Alessandro Di Masi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djamel Kechiouche. Djamel Kechiouche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.26
Mark Jones controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Sbaccanti. Thomas Sbaccanti decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Sbaccanti threads the ball through to Kemal Clegg but he's offside!
83.37
Thomas Sbaccanti makes a probing pass to Andy James. Andy James whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg powers a header at goal. It's there!! Malcolm Mowbray has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.19
Marcus Southgate knocks the ball forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Wilson.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
28.9%
48.7%
22.4%
Scorers