Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Stoke City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off the first half!
2.36
0-0George Kahn chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Eder. Kai Eder shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
8.58
0-0John Mann makes a probing pass to George Kahn. George Kahn makes a simple pass to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche goes all the way! Halim Haouche rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.53
Francis Lisbie makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Lisbie goes all the way! Francis Lisbie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.13
Luigi Calaiò makes a simple pass to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche goes all the way! Halim Haouche cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Rodrigo Barbosa is on top of it.
22.19
Jody Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, George Kahn. George Kahn chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Eder. Kai Eder tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
24.04
Luigi Calaiò chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
26.50
0-0Alexandre Hoyos catches Paolo Jack on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexandre Hoyos and warns him to calm down! Paolo Jack stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.17
Wayne Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Barbosa!
28.30
0-0Wayne Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Eder. Kai Eder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
30.11
Alexandre Hoyos takes it forward alone. Alexandre Hoyos shoots from 20 yards. Damien Riggott easily smothers it.
36.29
Gary Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Le Saux. Carlton Le Saux goes all the way! Carlton Le Saux rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.05
Luigi Calaiò advances with the ball. Luigi Calaiò passes the ball forward to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.56
1-0John Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Luigi Calaiò. Luigi Calaiò makes a probing pass to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche goes all the way! Halim Haouche makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Francis Lisbie makes a probing pass to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Le Saux. Carlton Le Saux shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Damien Riggott has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
47.36
1-1Pedro Zúñiga kicks a strong pass forward to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander makes a probing pass to Francisco Siri Jimenez but he's offside!
49.54
Francis Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Siri Jimenez and rushes in on goal... Jyri Juvander cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.29
Harry Tierney knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Le Saux. Carlton Le Saux shoots from 25 yards but somehow Damien Riggott manages to keep it out.
60.48
Paolo Jack controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Thompson. Wayne Thompson sees a break and surges forward. Wayne Thompson shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.23
Wayne Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Halim Haouche but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.12
1-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.37
Harry Tierney knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos passes the ball forward to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander goes all the way! Jyri Juvander makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
67.09
Manchester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stoke City's defence.
73.01
John Mann makes a simple pass to Luigi Calaiò. Luigi Calaiò brings the ball forward. Luigi Calaiò lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
81.09
John Mann makes a beautiful solo run. John Mann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche goes all the way! Halim Haouche shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.03
Alexandre Hoyos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Le Saux. Carlton Le Saux finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Manchester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stoke City's defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Halim Haouche 41, 81 | Carlton Le Saux 45 Jyri Juvander 50 |