Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 9,549 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester City and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Manchester City and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.48
0-0Billy Law decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Law plays a perfect one-two with Alistair Stuart and rushes in on goal... Billy Law shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.16
0-0Nigel Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Matthew Butt.
6.45
Ricardo Santos threads the ball through to Nigel Charlton. Nigel Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence shoots from 25 yards but Matthew Butt is on top of it.
9.47
0-0Seth Hulme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Beattie. Gavin Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Owen. Nigel Owen threads the ball through to Dominic Davidson but he's offside!
10.52
Stan Dyer advances with the ball. Stan Dyer plays a perfect one-two with Daniele Clemence and rushes in on goal... Stan Dyer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Matthew Butt easily smothers it.
14.20
Mervin Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer threads the ball through to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Matthew Butt!
16.38
0-1Nigel Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Watson and rushes in on goal... Alistair Stuart tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Matthew Butt had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
21.33
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.04
Gavin Beattie passes the ball forward to Omer Boertien. Omer Boertien lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Owen. Nigel Owen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Steve Summerbee.
28.38
Peter Huckerby sees space and advances. Peter Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Owen but he's offside!
30.29
0-1Stephen Armstrong barges into Mervin Thirlwell. Stephen Armstrong is given a warning by the referee! Mervin Thirlwell runs off the knock.
32.11
Arthur Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Charlton. Nigel Charlton makes a simple pass to Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.58
Kelvin Kahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence powers a header at goal. Matthew Butt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.08
Arthur Pallister kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
49.49
0-2Seth Hulme hacks Daniele Clemence from behind! Seth Hulme is given a warning by the referee! Daniele Clemence grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.30
Arthur Pallister kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer sees a break and surges forward. Stan Dyer lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.03
55.28
Ricardo Santos passes the ball forward to Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer passes the ball forward to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart powers a header at goal. It's there!! Matthew Butt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.20
Mervin Thirlwell clumsily knocks into Nigel Owen. Mervin Thirlwell is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Owen stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.50
Mervin Thirlwell sees space and advances. Mervin Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.09
Stan Dyer threads the ball through to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Matthew Butt easily smothers it.
69.51
Gavin Beattie barges into Stan Dyer. Gavin Beattie is warned by the referee! Stan Dyer runs off the knock.
71.04
Nicky Robinson passes the ball forward to Peter Huckerby. Peter Huckerby flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson goes all the way! Dominic Davidson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.47
Peter Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.28
Mervin Thirlwell brings the ball forward. Mervin Thirlwell sees a break and surges forward. Mervin Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
79.00
Ricardo Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law passes the ball forward to Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.58
Stan Dyer kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.54
Mervin Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Charlton. Nigel Charlton passes the ball forward to Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson goes all the way! Kevin Watson takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Matthew Butt.
90.00
Stephen Armstrong chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Boertien. Omer Boertien shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.2%
69.8%
Play Area
29.1%
41.9%
29.1%
Scorers
| Dominic Davidson 72 | Alistair Stuart 16, 55, 79 Daniele Clemence 41, 51 |