FMFA, Manchester City vs. Southampton (Wed Jul 19)


                      Manchester City  |  Southampton
                            4-3-1-2 A  |  5-1-2-2 C
           Caretaker Thomas Edvardsen  |  Caretaker Will Schoolar
                                       |
                          G_Grando GK  |  GK Diogo_Costa
                          N_Semedo DF  |  DF S_Reguilon
                       O_Zinchenko DF  |  DF L_Digne
                           W_Ndidi MF  |  DF F_Miguel
                              Pipa DF  |  DF R_James
                         Y_Ribeiro DF  |  DF E_Alvarez
                          L_Stindl FW  |  MF D_Klaassen
                            M_Ozil MF  |  DM V_Wanyama
                         R_Firmino FW  |  MF L_Goretzka
                         N_Holland AM  |  FW E_Haaland
                       S_McTominay MF  |  FW G_Simeone
                                       |
                          A_Areola SUB |  SUB H_Lewis
                           R_Yates SUB |  SUB A_Jones
                         C_Pulisic SUB |  SUB O_Gardener
                          D_Sidibe SUB |  SUB D_James
                       A_Griezmann SUB |  SUB Richarlison

Referee: Mike_Dean (Wirral)


Min. 10 :(mnc) R_Firmino finds himself in acres of space 
          ...  R_Firmino attempts to nutmeg Diogo_Costa! 
          ...  Diogo_Costa parries it, he follows it up 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  The defence had gone walk about! 
          ...  Manchester City go ahead in this match now! 
          ...  Manchester City 1-0 Southampton ...
Min. 11 :(sou) D_Klaassen takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  A skillful effort from D_Klaassen ! 
          ...  G_Grando dives towards his top let hand corner 
          ...  He's pushed that one just around the goal 
          ...  Super Stop ! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  R_James lofts the ball in! 
          ...  G_Grando makes the catch! 
Min. 13 :(mnc) M_Ozil is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker 
          ...  He throws it to R_Firmino 
          ...  R_Firmino with a bomb of a shot ! 
          ...  Diogo_Costa with a fantastic save 
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one 
Min. 16 :(mnc) O_Zinchenko beats F_Miguel 
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free 
          ...  But E_Alvarez with the fine tackle 
Min. 18 :(sou) E_Haaland finds his way through 
          ...  He bent his run well 
          ...  E_Haaland strikes a wicked curler ! 
          ...  But it whistles just past the post 
Min. 23 :(mnc) L_Stindl chests it down 
          ...  Good sliding challenge from R_James 
          ...  It goes out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  W_Ndidi drives it into the box! 
          ...  R_Firmino with the shot! 
          ...  It grazes the post! 
          ...  And hits the side netting 
          ...  Goal Kick! 
Min. 26 :(mnc) R_Firmino plays in L_Stindl with a beautiful ball 
          ...  L_Digne fouls badly 
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! 
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
Min. 27 :(sou) R_James spots D_Klaassen who is in acres of space 
          ...  O_Zinchenko anticipates the pass and cuts it out 
Min. 29 :(sou) E_Haaland runs at the defence 
          ...  He nutmegs the defender 
          ...  He showed his class there 
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by Pipa 
          ...  He made it look easy 
Min. 30 :(mnc) M_Ozil has the ball 
          ...  He knocks the ball past V_Wanyama 
          ...  He puts in L_Stindl! 
          ...  F_Miguel brings him down in the area 
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely! 
          ...  But Mike_Dean waves play on!!! 
Min. 33 :(sou) E_Haaland sprints past W_Ndidi 
          ...  E_Haaland could have let it bounce! 
          ...  But G_Grando just gets his fingers to that one 
          ...  Mike_Dean has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 35 :(sou) D_Klaassen with a pinpoint pass to E_Haaland 
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by E_Haaland ! 
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!! 
          ...  But it sails past the post !! 
          ...  G_Grando never had a chance! 
Min. 37 :(sou) G_Simeone jumps over the defender's challenge 
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  G_Simeone with a low drive through the rain! 
          ...  G_Grando with a fantastic save 
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one 
Min. 38 :(sou) The ball runs loose! 
          ...  V_Wanyama seizes control of it and thinks about the shot 
          ...  A great volley from V_Wanyama ! 
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Look at the delight on his face! 
          ...  Just look at the delight!! 
          ...  It's all square now! 
          ...  Manchester City 1-1 Southampton ...
Min. 39 :(sou) L_Goretzka leaps into the air 
          ...  He wins the header 
          ...  He heads it across to D_Klaassen 
          ...  D_Klaassen tries one from the edge of the box ! 
          ...  It hits the side netting! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Manchester City 1-1 Southampton

Min. 47 :(mnc) W_Ndidi picks out L_Stindl with the cross 
          ...  L_Digne takes the player out!! 
          ...  The ref turns away!! 
Min. 47 :(sou) R_James jinks infield 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Simeone 
          ...  A glorious effort by G_Simeone ! 
          ...  But he's put it wide 
          ...  How did he manage to miss that one?!?!? 
Min. 47 :(sou) S_Reguilon is on the ground 
          ...  He looks in agony 
          ...  He won't be able to continue! 
Min. 47 :(sou) A_Jones is going to be brought on 
          ...  S_Reguilon is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 48 :(mnc) N_Semedo with a probing through ball M_Ozil 
          ...  R_James wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge 
Min. 48 :(sou) V_Wanyama finds E_Haaland with a ball over the defence 
          ...  E_Haaland chases it through, he must score ! 
          ...  But G_Grando with the difficult save 
Min. 55 :(sou) G_Simeone runs at the defence 
          ...  He nutmegs N_Semedo 
          ...  He showed his class there 
          ...  S_McTominay wins the ball well 
          ...  Mike_Dean has given a free kick 
          ...  He gets away with that one 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
          ...  Caretaker Will Schoolar looks annoyed that there was no card there 
Min. 60 :(mnc) A_Griezmann replaces L_Stindl to play as a FW 
Min. 60 :(mnc) M_Ozil hits in a wicked shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  N_Holland latches onto it! 
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from E_Alvarez 
Min. 61 :(mnc) Y_Ribeiro leaps into the air 
          ...  He wins the header 
          ...  He heads it across to Pipa 
          ...  Pipa curls it towards the top corner ! 
          ...  The ball moves through the air! 
          ...  Diogo_Costa moves quickly! 
          ...  Can he get to this? 
          ...  It’s beaten him! 
          ...  But it thumps the post!! 
          ...  And goes out! 
Min. 62 :(mnc) R_Yates will replace Pipa and play DF 
Min. 63 :(sou) O_Gardener is being brought on 
          ...  R_James is leaving the pitch 
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF 
Min. 63 :(mnc) M_Ozil has the ball 
          ...  He knocks the ball past L_Digne 
          ...  He puts in R_Firmino! 
          ...  E_Alvarez with the dive 
          ...  There's no room in the game for that! 
          ...  Mike_Dean warned him 
Min. 64 :(sou) E_Haaland jumps over O_Zinchenko's challenge 
          ...  E_Haaland drives the shot in! 
          ...  It hammers off the bar onto the line 
          ...  Mike_Dean talks to his assistant 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  That looked like the wrong decision 
          ...  The Southampton fans celebrate though! 
          ...  Southampton go in front now with that goal! 
          ...  Manchester City 1-2 Southampton ...
Min. 65 :(mnc) Y_Ribeiro moves into a MF role on the manager's orders 
Min. 66 :(mnc) C_Pulisic will replace the useless M_Ozil and will play MF 
Min. 66 :(mnc) C_Pulisic seems to have switched to a AM role 
Min. 66 :(sou) D_James is ready to come on to replace L_Goretzka 
          ...  Looks like he will play as a MF 
Min. 68 :(sou) F_Miguel threads the through ball to E_Alvarez 
          ...  E_Alvarez rises above the defence to head the ball ! 
          ...  G_Grando watches it sail safely wide! 
Min. 70 :(sou) There's going to be a change 
          ...  Richarlison will come on for G_Simeone and play FW 
Min. 71 :(mnc) A_Griezmann knocks the ball past F_Miguel 
          ...  A_Griezmann gets up high for the header ! 
          ...  Diogo_Costa makes a great save 
          ...  But he can't hold onto it! 
          ...  He gathers it at the second attempt! 
Min. 72 :(sou) D_Klaassen lobs it over the defender 
          ...  N_Semedo with an ugly foul 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  Mike_Dean called him over for a strong verbal warning 
Min. 73 :(sou) Richarlison bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to E_Haaland 
          ...  E_Haaland with the strike ! 
          ...  The shot deflects wide into the crowd!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  E_Alvarez curls it into the box! 
          ...  G_Grando easily claims the ball! 
Min. 75 :(sou) D_James knocks it past W_Ndidi and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  D_James hits the ball first time! 
          ...  G_Grando heads it away 
          ...  He was showing off there! 
Min. 78 :(mnc) C_Pulisic loses his marker 
          ...  C_Pulisic looks to see where Diogo_Costa is! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  Diogo_Costa saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt! 
Min. 82 :(sou) D_Klaassen lays the ball back to E_Haaland 
          ...  E_Haaland rifles it at the goal ! 
          ...  G_Grando parries it 
Min. 85 :(mnc) W_Ndidi is taking a throw in 
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt 
          ...  He throws the ball to R_Firmino 
          ...  Good sliding challenge from L_Digne 
          ...  It goes out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  W_Ndidi swings it in! 
          ...  F_Miguel wins the ball 
          ...  He belts it away 
Min. 87 :(sou) Richarlison is out on the left 
          ...  He moves the ball right to E_Haaland 
          ...  O_Zinchenko reads the situation well and wins the ball 
          ...  But it goes out 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  V_Wanyama swings it in! 
          ...  Richarlison with the header 
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!! 
          ...  G_Grando palms it behind !! 
          ...  What a great save! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  D_Klaassen curls it into the box! 
          ...  R_Yates heads it away 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(mnc) R_Firmino runs at the heart of the defence 
          ...  R_Firmino sees Diogo_Costa off his line ! 
          ...  But Diogo_Costa tips it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  W_Ndidi floats the ball in! 
          ...  It comes to C_Pulisic 
          ...  He fires it towards to goal 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  Diogo_Costa dives desperately to try and save it!! 
          ...  And Diogo_Costa tips it wide! 
          ...  Great goalkeeping! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  N_Holland hits it into the box! 
          ...  E_Alvarez heads it away 
Min. 91 :(sou) D_Klaassen holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to Richarlison 
          ...  Richarlison hits the shot with the outside of the right foot! 
          ...  G_Grando gets up well to catch that one 
Min. 92 :(mnc) S_McTominay with the first time flick to R_Firmino 
          ...  A_Jones intercepts the pass 
Min. 92 :(sou) Richarlison takes advantage of a mistake by R_Yates 
          ...  That mistake could prove costly 
          ...  Richarlison tries one from the edge of the box ! 
          ...  G_Grando gets up well to catch that one 

*************  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          : R_Firmino
Scorers              : R_Firmino (10)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Southampton Match Info
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Best player          : E_Haaland (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : V_Wanyama (38), E_Haaland (64)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : L_Digne (26)
Injured              : S_Reguilon (47)
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Match Statistics
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                         Manchester City  |    Southampton
Attempts on Goal     :           8        |       17
Off target           :           2        |       6
On target            :           6        |       11
Possession           :          37        |       63
Corners              :           4        |       4
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       4
Fouls                :           6        |       9
Key Tackles          :           3        |       8
Key Passes           :          10        |       10
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Final Score          : Manchester City 1 - 2 Southampton
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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 |  93  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
N_Semedo       DF   1  30  13   3  24 |  93   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
O_Zinchenko    DF   1  31  14   8  27 |  93   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
W_Ndidi        MF   1  13  30   3  25 |  93   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Pipa           DF   1  30  11   3  26 |  63   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  13   0   1
Y_Ribeiro      MF   1  29  14   3  24 |  93   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
L_Stindl       FW   1   6  16  28  21 |  61   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Ozil         MF   2   4  30  12  25 |  67   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
R_Firmino      FW   1   4   8  30  24 |  93   0   0   1   0   4   1   0   0   0   0  10  30
N_Holland      AM   2   3  30  12  23 |  93   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_McTominay    MF   1  10  30   6  27 |  93   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 |  30   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
C_Pulisic      AM   1   2  29  12  24 |  26   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
D_Sidibe       DF   1  29  10   3  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Griezmann    FW   2   2   4  30  23 |  32   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3

Player Statistics - Southampton
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Diogo_Costa    GK  34   1   1   1  23 |  93   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   8   0   0   0
S_Reguilon     DF   1  31  13   8  28 |  48   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Digne        DF   1  30  12   5  23 |  93   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  23  -3  -3
F_Miguel       DF   1  30  10   3  26 |  93   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  10   0
R_James        DF   1  30  10   3  23 |  64   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  20   0
E_Alvarez      DF   1  29  14   2  23 |  93   0   3   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  39   0   1
D_Klaassen     MF   2  13  32   5  24 |  93   0   0   3   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  30   4
V_Wanyama      DM   2  13  29   3  27 |  93   0   0   1   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  10  23
L_Goretzka     MF   1  13  29  13  24 |  67   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
E_Haaland      FW   1   3   4  32  25 |  93   0   0   0   0   7   1   0   0   0   0   0  35
G_Simeone      FW   2   3  10  31  21 |  71   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
H_Lewis        GK  30   3   2   2  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Jones        DF   2  26   4   2  23 |  45   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  21   8   8
O_Gardener     DF   2  26   4   2  19 |  29   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_James        MF   1  13  28  14  23 |  26   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
Richarlison    FW   1   3   8  26  22 |  22   0   0   2   0   3   0   0   0   0   8  28  17
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