FMFA, Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace (Wed Jul 12)


                      Manchester City  |  Crystal Palace
                          4-1-1-2-2 E  |  4-3-1-2 C
           Caretaker Thomas Edvardsen  |  Derek Purvis
                                       |
                          G_Grando GK  |  GK A_Lopes
                          N_Semedo DF  |  DF G_Pique
                       O_Zinchenko DF  |  DF Unai_Nunez
                           W_Ndidi DM  |  DF J_Riedewald
                              Pipa DF  |  DF O_O'Dwyer
                         Y_Ribeiro DF  |  MF O_Romeu
                       A_Griezmann FW  |  MF Jens_Cajuste
                         N_Holland AM  |  AM G_Xhaka
                         R_Firmino FW  |  MF H_Cameron
                         C_Pulisic AM  |  FW H_Kane
                       S_McTominay MF  |  FW Breel_Embolo
                                       |
                          A_Areola SUB |  SUB M_Ryan
                           R_Yates SUB |  SUB H_Maguire
                            M_Ozil SUB |  SUB J_Rodriguez
                          D_Sidibe SUB |  SUB J-P_Mateta
                          L_Stindl SUB |  SUB G_Tutino

Referee: John_Brooks (Leicestershire)


Min. 1  :(mnc) R_Firmino leaves G_Pique standing 
          ...  G_Pique moves quickly to get the tackle in this time 
Min. 5  :(mnc) A_Griezmann runs into space 
          ...  A_Griezmann lobs A_Lopes! 
          ...  Looks like it should be A_Lopes's 
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs 
          ...  But drifts inches wide !! 
          ...  A_Lopes looks embarrassed! 
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide! 
          ...  Goal kick given, amazing decision there! 
Min. 7  :(mnc) R_Firmino plays a quick one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He looks around for options 
          ...  He moves forward with the ball 
          ...  But J_Riedewald comes away with the ball 
          ...  Excellent defending there! 
Min. 11 :(mnc) C_Pulisic picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by Jens_Cajuste 
          ...  He timed it well 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  N_Holland lofts the ball in! 
          ...  O_O'Dwyer gets up well 
          ...  And he clears the danger 
Min. 13 :(cry) Jens_Cajuste picks out H_Kane with the cross 
          ...  A cheeky lob from H_Kane ! 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 18 :(cry) G_Xhaka holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to H_Kane 
          ...  O_Zinchenko reads the situation well and wins the ball 
          ...  But it goes out 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  H_Cameron swings it in! 
          ...  Y_Ribeiro wins the ball 
          ...  And he clears the danger 
Min. 29 :(cry) G_Xhaka moves out over to the edge of the pitch 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He plays the ball through to Breel_Embolo 
          ...  Breel_Embolo flicks the header toward the far post! 
          ...  But G_Grando palms it away 
          ...  He could have caught that! 
Min. 30 :(mnc) O_Zinchenko sprints down the flank 
          ...  He threads the ball in to A_Griezmann 
          ...  Unai_Nunez with a bad challenge 
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! 
          ...  The boy is unlucky to get a yellow 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 31 :(cry) G_Xhaka turns past O_Zinchenko 
          ...  He has created space for himself now 
          ...  G_Xhaka with his head down lets it go ! 
          ...  G_Grando is stranded! 
          ...  He can't get there in time! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Great strike! 
          ...  That’s put Crystal Palace ahead! 
          ...  Manchester City 0-1 Crystal Palace ...
Min. 33 :(cry) G_Xhaka with the through ball to H_Kane 
          ...  H_Kane tries to curl it into the bottom corner ! 
          ...  G_Grando takes the ball off him 
          ...  He was showing off there! 
Min. 34 :(cry) Jens_Cajuste brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  Breel_Embolo gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  Breel_Embolo with a scorcher of a shot ! 
          ...  It grazes the post! 
          ...  And hits the side netting 
          ...  Goal Kick! 
Min. 42 :(mnc) R_Firmino breaks clear of the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on A_Lopes! 
          ...  G_Pique brings him down! 
          ...  He deserves punishment for that! 
          ...  John_Brooks calls him over 
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(mnc) It looks as though Manchester City is now playing C 
Min. 45 :(mnc) N_Holland with a glorious long pass to C_Pulisic 
          ...  C_Pulisic drives the shot in! 
          ...  A_Lopes makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He wasn't troubled there 
Min. 46 :(mnc) C_Pulisic had to stretch to reach the pass 
          ...  A scorcher of a shot from C_Pulisic ! 
          ...  A_Lopes saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Manchester City 0-1 Crystal Palace

Min. 47 :(mnc) N_Semedo holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to A_Griezmann 
          ...  A_Griezmann keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  But A_Lopes just gets his fingers to that one 
          ...  John_Brooks has given a goal kick 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
Min. 50 :(cry) H_Maguire will replace J_Riedewald and play DF 
Min. 50 :(cry) J_Rodriguez is coming on and G_Xhaka is being brought off 
          ...  Looks likely he will go and play AM 
Min. 50 :(cry) J-P_Mateta is being brought on 
          ...  H_Cameron is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW 
Min. 51 :(mnc) N_Holland holds up the ball 
          ...  He plays the ball to R_Firmino 
          ...  Unai_Nunez wins control of the ball with his hand!! 
          ...  Play On!! 
Min. 58 :(mnc) Curled in dangerously from N_Semedo to R_Firmino 
          ...  Blocked by J-P_Mateta 
Min. 60 :(mnc) M_Ozil takes off his tracksuit 
          ...  he'll replace C_Pulisic as AM 
Min. 62 :(mnc) W_Ndidi changes position to fill a MF slot 
Min. 63 :(mnc) R_Firmino is force to hold onto the ball 
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward 
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone! 
          ...  R_Firmino hits the shot with the outside of the left foot! 
          ...  But A_Lopes reaches the ball. Good save 
Min. 64 :(cry) Jens_Cajuste slides it through the middle to J-P_Mateta 
          ...  S_McTominay fouls badly 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
          ...  John_Brooks will just give him a speaking to 
Min. 65 :(mnc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side. 
          ...  R_Yates will come on for Pipa and play DF 
Min. 66 :(cry) Jens_Cajuste looks up for support for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  J_Rodriguez receives the pass and heads towards the goal 
          ...  J_Rodriguez with only one thing on his mind! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  Looks like it should be G_Grando's 
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs 
          ...  But drifts inches wide !! 
          ...  G_Grando looks embarrassed! 
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  O_Romeu hits it into the box! 
          ...  The danger is dealt with by M_Ozil 
Min. 67 :(mnc) N_Holland beats the defender 
          ...  The cross hits N_Holland on the butt and rebounds towards goal ! 
          ...  A_Lopes gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he slots in the rebound 
          ...  He has put it wide !! 
          ...  He puts his hands on his head in despair! 
Min. 68 :(mnc) L_Stindl takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace A_Griezmann 
          ...  He'll play as a FW 
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off 
Min. 71 :(cry) H_Kane with the dribble 
          ...  The defender is easily beaten 
          ...  But Y_Ribeiro reads the situation well and wins the ball 
Min. 72 :(mnc) N_Holland gets to the by-line 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He plays the ball through to R_Firmino 
          ...  R_Firmino sends it flying towards goal! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  A quality strike 
          ...  That’s the equaliser! 
          ...  Manchester City 1-1 Crystal Palace ...
Min. 73 :(mnc) Manchester City are switching their playing style to E 
Min. 74 :(mnc) D_Sidibe comes on for N_Semedo and takes up a DF role 
Min. 74 :(cry) O_Romeu with a superb first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  H_Kane gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over! 
          ...  R_Yates hits it out for a throw 
Min. 78 :(mnc) L_Stindl with the dribble 
          ...  This is a great chance 
          ...  L_Stindl with a terrific drive ! 
          ...  But A_Lopes parries the ball 
          ...  It’s picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd 
Min. 81 :(mnc) Y_Ribeiro shifts into the DM position in a tactical change 
Min. 82 :(cry) O_Romeu finds the run of J_Rodriguez 
          ...  J_Rodriguez swings in the shot! 
          ...  But G_Grando makes a fine save 
          ...  Wow!! That was close! 
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one! 
Min. 84 :(mnc) S_McTominay knocks it past the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  But O_O'Dwyer puts the ball out of play 
Min. 85 :(cry) Breel_Embolo takes possession 
          ...  He has his back towards goal 
          ...  He turns well 
          ...  Y_Ribeiro takes out the attacker 
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there 
Min. 87 :(mnc) S_McTominay controls the ball with a deft piece of skill 
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right! 
          ...  O_Zinchenko gets onto the end of the pass! 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from Jens_Cajuste 
          ...  He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful 
Min. 87 :(mnc) W_Ndidi with a flicked pass to R_Firmino 
          ...  Jens_Cajuste goes in studs first 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(cry) J-P_Mateta brings it under control 
          ...  He takes on W_Ndidi 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He puts in Breel_Embolo! 
          ...  But D_Sidibe sweeps up the threat 

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



Match Details
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Venue                : Etihad Stadium
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player          : N_Holland
Scorers              : R_Firmino (72)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Crystal Palace Match Info
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Best player          : G_Xhaka (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : G_Xhaka (31)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Unai_Nunez (30), G_Pique (42)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Manchester City  |    Crystal Palace
Attempts on Goal     :           8        |       7
Off target           :           2        |       3
On target            :           6        |       4
Possession           :          64        |       36
Corners              :           1        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       2
Subs Used            :           4        |       3
Fouls                :           7        |       4
Key Tackles          :           5        |       7
Key Passes           :           7        |       10
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Final Score          : Manchester City 1 - 1 Crystal Palace
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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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G_Grando       GK  35   1   1   1  23 |  96   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Semedo       DF   1  30  13   3  24 |  78   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
O_Zinchenko    DF   1  31  14   8  27 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
W_Ndidi        MF   1  13  30   3  25 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Pipa           DF   1  30  11   3  26 |  69   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Y_Ribeiro      DM   1  29  14   3  24 |  96   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  39   0   0
A_Griezmann    FW   2   2   4  30  23 |  72   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
N_Holland      AM   2   3  30  12  23 |  96   0   0   3   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  48   1
R_Firmino      FW   1   4   8  30  24 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  26
C_Pulisic      AM   1   2  29  12  24 |  64   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
S_McTominay    MF   1  10  30   6  27 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Areola       GK  30   1   1   1  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Yates        DF   1  29  11   3  22 |  27   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
M_Ozil         AM   2   4  30  12  25 |  32   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
D_Sidibe       DF   1  29  10   3  23 |  18   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
L_Stindl       FW   1   6  16  28  21 |  24   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3

Player Statistics - Crystal Palace
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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A_Lopes        GK  31   2   2   1  26 |  96   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   8   0   0   0
G_Pique        DF   2  28   6   2  28 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  10  -3  -3
Unai_Nunez     DF   1  28   3  10  26 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  10  -3  -3
J_Riedewald    DF   1  30  10   2  23 |  54   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
O_O'Dwyer      DF   2  26  11   2  23 |  96   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
O_Romeu        MF   2  10  27   3  27 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Jens_Cajuste   MF   1  10  28   2  29 |  96   0   2   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  40   0
G_Xhaka        AM   3   5  30   8  24 |  54   0   0   3   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  30  23
H_Cameron      MF   2  11  26   2  26 |  54   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Kane         FW   1   8  11  30  26 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
Breel_Embolo   FW   1   2   9  29  23 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
M_Ryan         GK  29   2   1   1  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Maguire      DF   1  30   6   5  29 |  42   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Rodriguez    AM   2   4  31  14  25 |  42   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
J-P_Mateta     FW   1   2   5  29  23 |  42   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
G_Tutino       FW   1   3  10  27  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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