Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 4,663 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester City and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Jacobs.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester City and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Jacobs.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
2.42
0-0Theo Schomaker catches Alfred Cope on the ankles. The referee calls over Theo Schomaker and warns him to calm down! Alfred Cope gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.13
0-0Mick Coppinger advances with the ball. Mick Coppinger rushes past Sol Kasper! Mick Coppinger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stephen Sullivan manages to gather it easily.
16.57
0-0With vision, Noel Owen picks a pass forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
27.27
0-0Luca Pavenic threads a neat ball through to Paul Flintlock. Paul Flintlock flicks a high ball forward to Danny Stockdale who takes it down. Danny Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Regragui.
28.56
Theo Schomaker surges forward with the ball. Theo Schomaker passes the ball forward to Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier shoots from distance. Solid save from Bertrand Gallon. What a great pair of hands!
38.51
Stephen Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier rushes past Alejandro Ortiz! Ernest Sier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Bertrand Gallon manages to keep it out.
39.41
Alejandro Ortiz passes the ball forward to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.28
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.51
Michael Regragui flicks a high pass forward. Mick Coppinger controls it well on his chest. Mick Coppinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
Luca Pavenic kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Latuheru. Aaron Latuheru threads a neat ball through to Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
45.00
The second half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
47.29
Andy Bastin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Bastin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.07
0-0Aaron Latuheru kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale kicks a strong pass forward to Ernest Sier but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.45
Ivan Hughes chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Robinson. Alan Robinson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Robinson shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.03
Sol Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Latuheru controls it well on his chest. Aaron Latuheru kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale lofts in a cross ball towards Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.24
Aaron Latuheru passes the ball forward to Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Regragui.
60.14
0-0Manchester City have made 2 substitutions with Jonas Jung replacing Ernest Sier and Jonathan Mendonca replacing Brendan Formon and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.19
Teddy Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Cope collects the pass. Alfred Cope controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.48
Ivan Hughes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.03
Stephen Ritchie passes the ball forward to Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Bastin. Andy Bastin heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.39
Aaron Latuheru makes a probing pass to Andy Bastin. Andy Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
26.7%
46.5%
26.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Inglis of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Sullivan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luca Pavenic (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Sol Kasper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Theo Schomaker (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Stephen Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Aaron Latuheru (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brendan Formon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Flintlock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Bastin (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ernest Sier (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Danny Stockdale (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jonas Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley Davies (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Mendonca (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bertrand Gallon (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Michael Regragui (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Ivan Hughes (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Ortiz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mick Coppinger (MID) | 9 | |
| 6. | Alan Robinson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Teddy Hughes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Inglis (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Noel Owen (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Seth Konchesky (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alfred Cope (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alfred Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wout De Groot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Wainwright (DEF) | 0 | |