FMFA Division One, Manchester City vs. Brighton (Sun Oct 13)


                      Manchester City  |  Brighton
                            4-3-1-2 N  |  4-1-2-1-2 A
                         Derek Purvis  |  Daniel Perry
                                       |
                            J_Hart GK  |  GK M_Ryan
                           D_Alaba DF  |  DF L_Dunk
                        P_Zabaleta DF  |  DF C_Davis
                          G_Clichy DF  |  DF G_Bong
                         V_Kompany DF  |  DF D_Zappacosta
                           L_Messi MF  |  DM T_Bakayoko
                         G_Nkoudou MF  |  MF T_Huddlestone
                            O_Rowe MF  |  MF L_Trossard
                           S_Nasri AM  |  AM J_Izquierdo
                              Hulk FW  |  FW G_Murray
                         A_Vellios FW  |  FW A_Gouiri
                                       |
                           L_McGee SUB |  SUB D_Button
                       A_Robertson SUB |  SUB J_Bednarek
                           D_Silva SUB |  SUB A_Knockaert
                          R_Falcao SUB |  SUB S_March
                          Y_Yeboah SUB |  SUB J_Locadia




Min. 1  :(mnc) S_Nasri pass splits open the defence and finds L_Messi 
          ...  L_Messi is clean through! 
          ...  M_Ryan tries to make himself big 
          ...  He lobs it over M_Ryan 
          ...  It just didn't dip quickly enough!! 
Min. 6  :(mnc) A_Vellios sidesteps D_Zappacosta 
          ...  He was too quick for his marker 
          ...  L_Dunk plays the back pass 
          ...  M_Ryan can't get to it!! 
          ...  It goes just wide!! 
          ...  What a lucky escape!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  L_Messi curls it into the box! 
          ...  It is kicked away by D_Zappacosta 
Min. 8  :(mnc) Hulk plays a clever one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He looks around for options 
          ...  He moves forward with the ball 
          ...  L_Dunk takes the ball and the player!! 
          ...  But the ref waves play on!! 
Min. 9  :(mnc) L_Messi drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to Hulk 
          ...  Hulk with a blistering shot ! 
          ...  But he's missed it! 
          ...  He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo 
Min. 11 :(mnc) L_Messi with the dribble 
          ...  C_Davis is easily beaten 
          ...  L_Messi drives the shot in! 
          ...  M_Ryan makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He wasn't troubled there 
Min. 15 :(mnc) S_Nasri barges L_Dunk off the ball 
          ...  L_Dunk is called for the holding foul 
          ...  He was pushing down on his man 
Min. 20 :(mnc) O_Rowe hits the ball through the heart of the defence 
          ...  A_Vellios latches onto it! 
          ...  But T_Bakayoko clears the danger 
Min. 22 :(mnc) Hulk beats L_Dunk 
          ...  L_Dunk recovers to win the ball back 
Min. 22 :(mnc) L_Messi finds his way through 
          ...  He sets up the shot 
          ...  L_Dunk with a nasty foul 
          ...  He's lucky it wasn't more 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
Min. 23 :(mnc) S_Nasri looks for options 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to Hulk 
          ...  But C_Davis wins the ball from behind 
          ...  The crowd appeal but The Referee has none of it. 
Min. 29 :(bri) A_Gouiri beats D_Alaba 
          ...  He muscled him off the ball 
          ...  A thundering drive by A_Gouiri ! 
          ...  But J_Hart gets down well to tip the ball wide 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  L_Trossard plays it towards the near post! 
          ...  P_Zabaleta gets up well 
          ...  And he clears the danger 
Min. 31 :(mnc) P_Zabaleta finds Hulk with a ball over the defence 
          ...  D_Zappacosta forces him off the ball 
Min. 34 :(bri) T_Bakayoko is closed down 
          ...  He plays a quick pass 
          ...  G_Murray latches onto the ball 
          ...  G_Murray with an overhead kick ! 
          ...  He gets a connection 
          ...  But J_Hart parries the shot 
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away 
Min. 36 :(mnc) S_Nasri sidesteps C_Davis 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  S_Nasri with the spectacular bicycle kick! 
          ...  He hits the post 
          ...  He follows it up! 
          ...  But puts it wide! 
          ...  He'll be disappointed with that 
Min. 38 :(bri) T_Huddlestone had to stretch to reach the pass 
          ...  T_Huddlestone hits a crisp volley! 
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up! 
          ...  But it’s gone just wide !! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bri) T_Huddlestone has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He takes it past P_Zabaleta 
          ...  He knocks it to A_Gouiri! 
          ...  P_Zabaleta goes in hard to win the ball back 
Min. 44 :(mnc) S_Nasri cuts inside the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to A_Vellios 
          ...  Fine tackle by C_Davis 
          ...  He prevents the corner as well 
Min. 44 :(bri) J_Izquierdo flicks it over the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  J_Izquierdo tries one from the edge of the box ! 
          ...  But J_Hart pulls out a save of the game 
Min. 45 :(mnc) Play's been held up due to a cat on the pitch. A_Vellios manages to catch it and gives it a cuddle before giving to the steward 
          ...  A_Vellios with the crafty shot! 
          ...  M_Ryan with a great save 
          ...  He holds onto it as well! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Manchester City 0-0 Brighton

Min. 47 :(mnc) Hulk beats L_Dunk 
          ...  He muscled him off the ball 
          ...  Blocked by C_Davis 
Min. 47 :(bri) T_Bakayoko looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to J_Izquierdo 
          ...  S_Nasri goes in with high feet!! 
          ...  That’s a poor tackle! 
          ...  The Referee lectures him 
Min. 48 :(mnc) A_Vellios is clutching his leg! 
          ...  He gets to his feet 
          ...  He signals to the bench he can't carry on 
Min. 48 :(mnc) R_Falcao comes on for A_Vellios and will play FW to the delight of the fans 
Min. 49 :(bri) T_Huddlestone races into the box 
          ...  He sees A_Gouiri lose his man 
          ...  He cuts the ball back to him 
          ...  But D_Alaba puts it in row Z! 
Min. 50 :(mnc) A_Robertson is coming on and V_Kompany is being brought off 
          ...  Looks likely he will go and play DF 
Min. 53 :(bri) L_Trossard plays a first time ball through the defence to G_Murray 
          ...  D_Alaba with a perfectly timed tackle 
Min. 55 :(mnc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side. 
          ...  D_Silva will come on for O_Rowe and play MF 
Min. 55 :(mnc) G_Nkoudou takes advantage of a mistake by D_Zappacosta 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  G_Nkoudou rifles it to the far post ! 
          ...  M_Ryan blocks the shot with his legs 
          ...  And he gathers it! 
Min. 56 :(mnc) P_Zabaleta with a neat pass into S_Nasri 
          ...  Good sliding challenge from G_Bong 
Min. 57 :(mnc) G_Nkoudou pauses and waits for support 
          ...  He runs towards goal 
          ...  G_Nkoudou pounds a rocket on goal ! 
          ...  Looks like it should be M_Ryan's 
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs 
          ...  But drifts inches wide !! 
          ...  M_Ryan looks embarrassed! 
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide! 
          ...  Goal kick given, amazing decision there! 
Min. 59 :(mnc) S_Nasri brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space! 
          ...  He plays the ball in to him! 
          ...  R_Falcao gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  C_Davis rushes in with a poor tackle!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  It is in a good position! 
          ...  S_Nasri floats it forward 
          ...  R_Falcao latches onto the end of it 
          ...  R_Falcao curls it towards the top corner ! 
          ...  It hits the outside of the post 
          ...  And spins wide 
Min. 62 :(bri) L_Trossard crosses in from the wing, he finds G_Murray in the box 
          ...  A_Robertson brings him down from behind! 
          ...  But the ref gives nothing! 
Min. 68 :(mnc) G_Clichy floats the ball in to find R_Falcao 
          ...  R_Falcao tries to catch the keeper out! 
          ...  It fly's into Row Z! 
Min. 72 :(bri) J_Bednarek replaces an unhappy D_Zappacosta and will play as a DF 
Min. 73 :(mnc) R_Falcao with the dribble 
          ...  He skips through the tackle from G_Bong 
          ...  R_Falcao has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward! 
          ...  M_Ryan manages to turn it behind 
Min. 74 :(mnc) G_Clichy hits the ball through the heart of the defence 
          ...  D_Silva latches onto it! 
          ...  A thundering drive by D_Silva ! 
          ...  It floats over M_Ryan 
          ...  Its heading goal ward! 
          ...  But floats just over 
          ...  That was a great effort 
Min. 75 :(bri) A_Knockaert comes on for T_Bakayoko and takes up a MF role 
Min. 76 :(bri) J_Locadia is going to be brought on 
          ...  A_Gouiri is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW 
Min. 76 :(bri) T_Huddlestone has found himself in space 
          ...  He looks up for his team mates 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  L_Trossard gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  But P_Zabaleta wins the ball from behind 
          ...  The crowd appeal but The Referee has none of it. 
Min. 78 :(mnc) G_Clichy takes possession 
          ...  He has his back towards goal 
          ...  He turns well 
          ...  But C_Davis slides in two footed. 
          ...  The Referee has a look but waves "Play On!" 
Min. 79 :(bri) G_Murray takes advantage of a mistake by A_Robertson 
          ...  Can he make them pay? 
          ...  G_Clichy rushes in with a clumsy challenge!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
Min. 85 :(mnc) Hulk with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows C_Davis a clean set of heals 
          ...  Hulk with an overhead kick ! 
          ...  He gets a connection 
          ...  He has failed to hit the target! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 86 :(bri) L_Trossard with an excellent first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  J_Locadia gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  J_Locadia strikes a wicked curler ! 
          ...  J_Hart watches it sail wide! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(mnc) L_Messi sprints down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball in to Hulk 
          ...  The cross hits Hulk on the butt and rebounds towards goal ! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 90 :(mnc) R_Falcao with the dribble 
          ...  He spots the run of his team-mate 
          ...  He's decided to go alone 
          ...  R_Falcao with a stunning strike ! 
          ...  It hits the side netting! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 90 :(bri) G_Bong plays the early ball across the box to find J_Locadia in space 
          ...  J_Locadia looks to see where J_Hart is! 
          ...  He rifles in the shot! 
          ...  J_Hart parries it, he follows it up 
          ...  He fires it over!! 
Min. 94 :(mnc) D_Silva spots Hulk who is in acres of space 
          ...  Hulk goes for goal ! 
          ...  M_Ryan manages to turn it behind 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Etihad Stadium
Attendance           : 56,665
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player          : P_Zabaleta (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : A_Vellios (48)
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Brighton Match Info
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Best player          : C_Davis
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : C_Davis (59)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Manchester City  |    Brighton
Attempts on Goal     :          15        |       6
Off target           :          10        |       3
On target            :           5        |       3
Possession           :          62        |       38
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           9        |       11
Key Tackles          :           5        |       10
Key Passes           :          12        |       9
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Final Score          : Manchester City 0 - 0 Brighton
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Player Statistics - Manchester City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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J_Hart         GK  29   2   2   2  33 |  97   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  19   0   0   0
D_Alaba        DF   2  23   2   3  25 |  97   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  33   0   0
P_Zabaleta     DF   3  21  12   2  24 |  97   0   3   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  39  20   0
G_Clichy       DF   3  22  12   1  24 |  97   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
V_Kompany      DF   2  24   2   2  24 |  53   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Messi        MF   2   3  25  13  25 |  97   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  20   4
G_Nkoudou      MF   2   3  24   7  22 |  97   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
O_Rowe         MF   2   5  22   4  27 |  58   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
S_Nasri        AM   2   3  24  11  25 |  97   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  40   1
Hulk           FW   2   2   3  23  28 |  97   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
A_Vellios      FW   2   2   3  21  21 |  51   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
L_McGee        GK  20   2   1   1  18 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Robertson    DF   2  25  10   2  24 |  44   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
D_Silva        MF   3   2  25  11  24 |  39   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   1
R_Falcao       FW   2   2   3  23  26 |  46   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
Y_Yeboah       FW   1   2   3  23  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Brighton
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Ryan         GK  28   4   3   1  26 |  97   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  27   0   0   0
L_Dunk         DF   1  24   7   2  29 |  97   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  39   0   0
C_Davis        DF   1  24   4   4  27 |  97   0   4   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  49  -3  -3
G_Bong         DF   1  23   9   2  24 |  97   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
D_Zappacosta   DF   2  25   6   3  24 |  75   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
T_Bakayoko     DM   1  10  24   2  26 |  78   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  20   0
T_Huddlestone  MF   1   6  24   4  26 |  97   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   1
L_Trossard     MF   1   3  23  11  24 |  97   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
J_Izquierdo    AM   1   4  23  11  25 |  97   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
G_Murray       FW   1   3   5  24  26 |  97   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
A_Gouiri       FW   1   2  12  27  22 |  79   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
D_Button       GK  26   4   2   1  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Bednarek     DF   1  24   9   6  31 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   7   0   0
A_Knockaert    MF   1   3  24  10  24 |  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_March        MF   1   3  24   6  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Locadia      FW   1   2  12  23  25 |  18   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
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