Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 16,676 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Eadie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Eadie.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
3.18
0-0Romero P. Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Romero P. Martinez tries a spectacular long range effort but Ali El Brazi is on top of it.
4.58
With great vision, Romero P. Martinez plays the ball forward to Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers runs straight at the defence! Graeme Rodgers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
21.16
Vadim Peklushenko kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
27.11
0-0Santiago Vidal comes in with a late challenge on Nico Sachs. Santiago Vidal is shown the yellow card! Nico Sachs carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.34
Marcos Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Daan de Bruin. Daan de Bruin shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Philipp Meyer.
39.39
Nico Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Octavian Noica who takes it down. Octavian Noica knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
42.04
0-0Vadim Peklushenko barges into Marcos Zubizarreta. The referee warns Vadim Peklushenko to calm down! Marcos Zubizarreta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Octavian Noica comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Zubizarreta. The referee brings Octavian Noica to one side and gives him a warning! Marcos Zubizarreta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
48.31
Mile Cooney surges forward with the ball. Mile Cooney hits a low pass to Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers makes a deft header. Ali El Brazi punches it away to safety.
57.32
0-1Paul Chow-Yuen sees Daan de Bruin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daan de Bruin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.39
0-1Northampton Town have made a substitution with Mick Brooking replacing Paul Chow-Yuen .
61.39
Marcos Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Davies holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Davies threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Daan de Bruin provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Philipp Meyer manages to gather it.
63.15
Andre Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Daan de Bruin. Daan de Bruin lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Vidal. Santiago Vidal directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Philipp Meyer had no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
66.05
0-2Mick Brooking makes a probing pass to Santiago Vidal. Santiago Vidal shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
67.09
Octavian Noica makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ali El Brazi manages to gather it.
69.53
0-2Nico Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Nico Sachs threads a neat ball through to Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Herzog but he's offside!
75.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Draper plays the ball forward to Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Vidal. Santiago Vidal gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.12
0-2Andre Ferreira hacks Romero P. Martinez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Martinez runs off the knock.
79.38
Mick Brooking changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mick Brooking knocks the ball forward, putting Santiago Vidal through on goal. Some good footwork from Santiago Vidal provides some space. He shoots at goal but Philipp Meyer is on top of his game. Great save!
83.49
Romero P. Martinez threads a neat ball through to Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.29
0-2Romero P. Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daan de Bruin of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Meyer (GK)
7
2. Mile Cooney (DEF)
6
3. Meziane Djoudi (DEF)
6
4. Nico Sachs (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Young (DEF)
6
6. Peter Kempin (DEF)
6
7. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
7
8. Octavian Noica (MID)
6
9. Vadim Peklushenko (MID)
6
10. Vincenzo Herzog (ATT)
6
11. Graeme Rodgers (ATT)
7
12. Richard Williamson (ATT)
0
13. Rui Teixeira (ATT)
0
14. Niccol˜ Filippini (MID)
0
1. Ali El Brazi (GK)
8
2. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
3. Levin Vogel (DEF)
6
4. Msaddeck Borios (DEF)
6
5. Brian Draper (MID)
6
6. Marcos Zubizarreta (MID)
6
7. Paul Chow-Yuen (MID)
6
8. Andre Ferreira (MID)
5
9. Ruel Davies (ATT)
6
10. Daan de Bruin (ATT)
9
11. Santiago Vidal (ATT)
7
12. Lucien Mettomo (DEF)
0
13. Mick Brooking (MID)
6
14. Tom Mentink (ATT)
0