Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 20,592 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester City and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Manchester City and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Manchester United start the match!
2.24
0-1Sean Viduka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio whips in a cross ball towards Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.42
0-1Martin Budan brings the ball forward. Martin Budan whips in a cross ball towards Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.54
Sean Viduka advances with the ball. Sean Viduka whips in a cross ball towards Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.04
Martin Budan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasilis Intzidis. Vasilis Intzidis whips in a cross ball towards Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.58
0-2Martin Asanovic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Simon Novak.
39.00
0-2Martin Budan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Kasmi.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
47.25
Brian Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Ince. Jason Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Yannis Saravakos manages to gather it comfortably.
48.33
0-2Jason Ince knocks the ball forward to Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Vassell but the linesman indicates offside!
51.51
Mervin Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Ince. Jason Ince passes the ball forward to Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.07
Martin Asanovic advances with the ball. Martin Asanovic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Marr.
59.18
Sean Viduka makes a simple pass to Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio plays a perfect one-two with Vasilis Intzidis and rushes in on goal... Elías Aurellio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Simon Novak!
66.09
Martin Asanovic sees a break and surges forward. Martin Asanovic whips in a cross ball towards Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Simon Novak!
72.51
Marvin Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Asanovic. Martin Asanovic chips the ball to his team mate, Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.36
Sean Viduka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elías Aurellio. Elías Aurellio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.45
Jason Ince makes a simple pass to Peter Vassell. Peter Vassell shoots from long range but it is miles over!
79.59
Jason Ince decides to run forward with the ball. Jason Ince knocks the ball forward to Peter Vassell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.09
Martin Asanovic makes a simple pass to Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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Match Statistics
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