Match Report

Match Report
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Manchester City

Liverpool

Juan Perez gomez

manager

Kev Shez

Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen

today's match is sponsored by Passaredo

Match Report

Heavy rain falls from above here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play Liverpool in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.

0.00

0-0

Liverpool get the match underway!

2.32

0-0

Oluwashegun Oliseh hacks Alan Drake from behind! Oluwashegun Oliseh is warned by the referee! Alan Drake gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

4.55

1-0

Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher goes all the way! Marcus Carragher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

12.44

1-1

Leonardo Zape knocks the ball forward to Oluwashegun Oliseh. Oluwashegun Oliseh whips in a cross ball towards Hakim Benmiloudi. Hakim Benmiloudi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hakim Benmiloudi!

18.37

1-1

Liverpool are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester City's defence.

24.58

1-1

Leandro Nocera kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

27.15

1-1

Eoin Todd threads the ball through to Hakim Benmiloudi. Hakim Benmiloudi finds some space and shoots from distance. Ruel Hurst easily smothers it.

28.17

1-1

Eoin Todd makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Todd shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

42.32

1-1

Delano Vreman sees a break and surges forward. Delano Vreman shoots from 25 yards but Nicholas Fox is on top of it.

44.05

1-1

Eric Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen sees a break and surges forward. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!

45.00

1-1

Hassan Lundekvam makes a simple pass to Hakim Benmiloudi. Hakim Benmiloudi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

45.00

1-1

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00

1-1

Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!

47.48

1-1

Eric Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!

48.11

1-1

Hassan Lundekvam hacks Delano Vreman from behind! Hassan Lundekvam is given a warning by the referee! Delano Vreman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

49.17

1-1

Liverpool are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.

51.23

1-1

Delano Vreman passes the ball forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Barry.

59.49

2-1

Delano Vreman flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood goes all the way! Tony Hapgood tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

67.50

2-1

Nicky Greening controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen passes the ball forward to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Fox who gathers it comfortably.

75.35

2-1

Spencer Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Leandro Nocera. Leandro Nocera makes a simple pass to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

81.12

2-1

Eoin Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hakim Benmiloudi. Hakim Benmiloudi shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!

84.48

2-1

Leonardo Zape makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Perez. Luis Perez shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!

85.58

2-1

Alan Drake knocks the ball forward to Delano Vreman. Delano Vreman makes a probing pass to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.

90.00

2-1