FMFA, Manchester City vs. Newcastle United (Wed Jul 10)


                      Manchester City  |  Newcastle United
                              4-4-2 N  |  4-3-2-1 P
                               VACANT  |  Harry Klenjan
                                       |
                          G_Grando GK  |  GK C_Setford
                       O_Zinchenko DF  |  DF Matteo_Lovato
                          N_Semedo DF  |  DF A_Robertson
                              Pipa DF  |  DF K_Zouma
                           R_Yates DF  |  DF Albin_Thaqi
                     A_MacAllister MF  |  MF P_Pogba
                       S_McTominay MF  |  MF L_Pellegrini
                           W_Ndidi MF  |  MF E_Thorpe
                            M_Ozil MF  |  AM M_Longstaff
                        Joao_Pedro FW  |  AM C_Nkunku
                         R_Firmino FW  |  FW Sam_Lammers
                                       |
                          A_Areola SUB |  SUB A_Onana
                          D_Sidibe SUB |  SUB J_Lascelles
                         Y_Ribeiro SUB |  SUB M_Sylla
                         N_Holland SUB |  SUB D_Zakaria
                       A_Griezmann SUB |  SUB E_Ponce

Referee: Chris_Kavanagh (Lancashire)


Min. 2  :(new) M_Longstaff with the towering header to Sam_Lammers 
          ...  A delicate chip from Sam_Lammers ! 
          ...  But G_Grando tips it over 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 4  :(new) Sam_Lammers with electric pace 
          ...  He eases past O_Zinchenko 
          ...  Sam_Lammers hits the shot! 
          ...  It swerves a lot! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  G_Grando is wrong footed! 
          ...  It drifts just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  L_Pellegrini swings it in! 
          ...  C_Nkunku loses his marker 
          ...  He gets his head onto it! 
          ...  But G_Grando is equal to it 
Min. 5  :(new) E_Thorpe is out on the left 
          ...  He moves the ball right to M_Longstaff 
          ...  M_Longstaff sees G_Grando off his line ! 
          ...  But G_Grando smothers the ball. 
Min. 7  :(new) L_Pellegrini works the ball inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to P_Pogba 
          ...  P_Pogba flicks the header toward the far post! 
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide 
Min. 9  :(new) C_Nkunku takes advantage of a mistake by O_Zinchenko 
          ...  Can he make them pay? 
          ...  C_Nkunku hits a crisp volley! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 13 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro is first to the ball 
          ...  Joao_Pedro with the attempt at goal! 
          ...  But C_Setford punches it away 
          ...  He took a knock there 
          ...  His manager is looking on anxiously 
          ...  He's ok to carry on 
Min. 15 :(mnc) S_McTominay sprints down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball across to R_Firmino 
          ...  R_Firmino sends it flying towards goal! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  C_Setford was left standing 
          ...  That’s given Manchester City the advantage! 
          ...  Manchester City 1-0 Newcastle United ...
Min. 15 :(new) Sam_Lammers takes advantage of a mistake by N_Semedo 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  Pipa wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge 
Min. 18 :(mnc) N_Semedo looks to play the ball out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball across to A_MacAllister 
          ...  K_Zouma with an awful challenge 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh calls him for a talk 
Min. 21 :(new) Albin_Thaqi leaps into the air 
          ...  He wins the header 
          ...  He heads it across to C_Nkunku 
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by C_Nkunku ! 
          ...  Saved by G_Grando 
Min. 22 :(mnc) A_MacAllister has found himself in space 
          ...  He looks up for his team mates 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  R_Firmino gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by Albin_Thaqi 
          ...  He timed it well 
Min. 25 :(mnc) W_Ndidi fires over a low cross to R_Firmino 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  K_Zouma hits it out for a throw 
Min. 26 :(new) M_Longstaff backtracks with the ball 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  Sam_Lammers latches onto the end of it 
          ...  Sam_Lammers with the attempt at goal! 
          ...  It hammers off the bar onto the line 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh talks to his assistant 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  The Newcastle United fans celebrate the goal 
          ...  Now they are back in the game! 
          ...  Manchester City 1-1 Newcastle United ...
Min. 26 :(mnc) R_Firmino breaks clear of the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on C_Setford! 
          ...  E_Thorpe brings him down! 
          ...  He could be off!! 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh calls him over 
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 29 :(mnc) A_MacAllister nutmegs Albin_Thaqi, he continues to run forward 
          ...  M_Longstaff fouls badly 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh wants a quiet word 
Min. 31 :(mnc) S_McTominay with the deft touch 
          ...  He takes it past Albin_Thaqi 
          ...  He knocks it to Joao_Pedro! 
          ...  Albin_Thaqi with a deliberate foul 
          ...  That deserves a punishment 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  He jots down his name! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 32 :(new) E_Thorpe runs down the flank 
          ...  He threads the ball in to P_Pogba 
          ...  P_Pogba is miles offside! 
          ...  The flag stays down 
          ...  G_Grando tries to close down the angle 
          ...  He rounds G_Grando 
          ...  He taps it towards the goal! 
          ...  It goes wide!! 
Min. 39 :(mnc) M_Ozil with a neat pass into R_Firmino 
          ...  R_Firmino blasts it at the goal ! 
          ...  C_Setford blocks the shot with his legs 
          ...  And he gathers it! 
Min. 39 :(new) Sam_Lammers stops the ball and looks around for movement 
          ...  A team mate overlaps him now 
          ...  He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal! 
          ...  Sam_Lammers blasts it at the goal ! 
          ...  G_Grando with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1 
Min. 40 :(new) M_Longstaff hits the ball through the heart of the defence 
          ...  Sam_Lammers latches onto it! 
          ...  Good sliding challenge from O_Zinchenko 
Min. 42 :(new) A_Robertson backtracks with the ball 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  E_Thorpe latches onto the end of it 
          ...  A cheeky lob from E_Thorpe ! 
          ...  It sails over! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(new) M_Longstaff has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past O_Zinchenko 
          ...  He puts in Sam_Lammers! 
          ...  N_Semedo brings him down in the area 
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely! 
          ...  But Chris_Kavanagh waves play on!!! 
Min. 45 :(new) E_Thorpe with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows the defender a clean set of heals 
          ...  E_Thorpe rifles it to the far post ! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  What a well worked goal! 
          ...  That’s put Newcastle United ahead! 
          ...  Manchester City 1-2 Newcastle United ...

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Manchester City 1-2 Newcastle United

Min. 46 :(new) Sam_Lammers takes advantage of a mistake by O_Zinchenko 
          ...  He runs towards goal 
          ...  Sam_Lammers drives the shot in! 
          ...  It hits the side netting! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 49 :(new) Matteo_Lovato controls the ball with a deft piece of skill 
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right! 
          ...  Sam_Lammers gets onto the end of the pass! 
          ...  Sam_Lammers curls the ball in on goal ! 
          ...  G_Grando parries it 
          ...  The defender clears it 
Min. 51 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro has found himself in space 
          ...  He looks up for his team mates 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  R_Firmino gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  Cleaned up by K_Zouma 
Min. 51 :(new) Sam_Lammers finds his way through 
          ...  He has tremendous pace 
          ...  Sam_Lammers attempts a lob! 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 54 :(new) A_Robertson looks around for some movement 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to P_Pogba 
          ...  The ball hits O_Zinchenko in the face! 
          ...  And goes clear! 
Min. 55 :(new) K_Zouma with an inch perfect pass to Sam_Lammers 
          ...  Sam_Lammers heads the ball towards goal ! 
          ...  It fly's into Row Z! 
Min. 57 :(new) C_Nkunku looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to A_Robertson 
          ...  But R_Yates sweeps up the threat 
Min. 59 :(mnc) N_Semedo unselfishly lays the ball back to Joao_Pedro 
          ...  But A_Robertson comes away with the ball 
          ...  Excellent defending there! 
Min. 60 :(new) Sam_Lammers nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully 
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind! 
          ...  Sam_Lammers has a dig at goal! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 61 :(new) E_Thorpe slides it through the middle to P_Pogba 
          ...  G_Grando fouls badly 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  He's in trouble!! 
          ...  He could be sent off for that! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
          ...  He was lucky to get away with that! 
          ...  Surely a Penalty! 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh consults his assistant !! 
          ...  PENALTY !! 
          ...  C_Nkunku is the man who takes it 
          ...  G_Grando pulls off the save!! 
Min. 61 :(new) Sam_Lammers takes on N_Semedo 
          ...  He runs past him 
          ...  A_MacAllister wins the ball with a clear tackle 
Min. 62 :(mnc) W_Ndidi finds O_Zinchenko with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  A cheeky lob from O_Zinchenko ! 
          ...  C_Setford gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  It's pushed behind ! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  W_Ndidi hits it into the box! 
          ...  S_McTominay with the shot! 
          ...  But he puts it well wide 
          ...  The Newcastle United fans taunt him! 
Min. 63 :(new) L_Pellegrini cut's in on the inside of the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to Sam_Lammers 
          ...  O_Zinchenko cuts out the pass 
          ...  That was close! 
Min. 71 :(mnc) S_McTominay takes possession of the ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to Joao_Pedro 
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!! 
          ...  K_Zouma picks up the loose ball and clears the danger 
Min. 74 :(new) P_Pogba is clutching his leg! 
          ...  The Newcastle United physio rushes on 
          ...  He isn't able to carry on! 
Min. 74 :(new) M_Sylla replaces P_Pogba to play as a MF 
Min. 76 :(new) C_Nkunku beats N_Semedo 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  A_MacAllister with a nasty foul 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh called him over for a strong verbal warning 
Min. 79 :(new) E_Ponce will come on for C_Nkunku and play FW 
Min. 80 :(new) J_Lascelles is being prepared to come on 
          ...  A_Robertson is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 81 :(new) E_Ponce with a clever shimmy 
          ...  But O_Zinchenko sweeps up the threat 
Min. 86 :(mnc) M_Ozil runs with the ball to the corner flag 
          ...  He plays the ball across to N_Semedo 
          ...  But Matteo_Lovato slides in two footed. 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh has a look but waves "Play On!" 
Min. 86 :(new) M_Longstaff plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  Sam_Lammers keeps possession instead! 
          ...  He runs towards the goal now! 
          ...  Sam_Lammers shoots towards goal ! 
          ...  But G_Grando comes out and dives at his feet 
          ...  That's goalkeeping at its finest 
Min. 87 :(mnc) S_McTominay takes on K_Zouma 
          ...  He runs past him 
          ...  S_McTominay with the drive! 
          ...  C_Setford just watches it fly safely wide! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(new) Sam_Lammers has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past R_Yates! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  Sam_Lammers must beat G_Grando! 
          ...  G_Grando makes a good save 
Min. 92 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  That mistake could prove costly 
          ...  A skillful effort from Joao_Pedro ! 
          ...  He hits the side netting 

*************  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          : S_McTominay
Scorers              : R_Firmino (15)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : G_Grando (61)
Injured              : N/A
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Newcastle United Match Info
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Best player          : Sam_Lammers (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Sam_Lammers (26), E_Thorpe (45)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : E_Thorpe (26), Albin_Thaqi (31)
Injured              : P_Pogba (74)
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Match Statistics
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                         Manchester City  |    Newcastle United
Attempts on Goal     :           7        |       19
Off target           :           3        |       9
On target            :           4        |       10
Possession           :          37        |       63
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       2
Subs Used            :           0        |       3
Fouls                :           9        |       11
Key Tackles          :           8        |       6
Key Passes           :          11        |       16
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Final Score          : Manchester City 1 - 2 Newcastle United
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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  26   1   1   1  23 |  93   9   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   9   0   0   0
O_Zinchenko    DF   1  21  14   8  27 |  93   0   4   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  52   0   3
N_Semedo       DF   1  20  13   3  24 |  93   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  20   0
Pipa           DF   1  20  11   3  26 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
R_Yates        DF   1  20  11   3  22 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
A_MacAllister  MF   1  13  23  14  34 |  93   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
S_McTominay    MF   1  10  21   6  27 |  93   0   0   3   1   2   0   0   0   0   0  48   2
W_Ndidi        MF   1  14  20   3  25 |  93   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
M_Ozil         MF   2   3  20  12  25 |  93   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Joao_Pedro     FW   1   6  13  24  28 |  93   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   4
R_Firmino      FW   1   4   8  20  24 |  93   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  26
A_Areola       GK  21   1   1   1  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Sidibe       DF   1  19  10   3  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Y_Ribeiro      DF   1  19  14   3  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Holland      MF   2   3  20  13  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Griezmann    FW   2   2   4  20  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Newcastle United
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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C_Setford      GK  25   1   1   1  21 |  93   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Matteo_Lovato  DF   1  22  14   3  26 |  93   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
A_Robertson    DF   1  22  15   8  26 |  81   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  20   0
K_Zouma        DF   1  21   7   3  26 |  93   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  47  18   8
Albin_Thaqi    DF   1  20  14   3  22 |  93   0   1   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  10   7  -3
P_Pogba        MF   2   2  23   6  21 |  75   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   8   8  10
L_Pellegrini   MF   1   9  22  13  24 |  93   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
E_Thorpe       MF   1   7  21   8  24 |  93   0   0   3   0   2   1   1   0   0  -3  27  21
M_Longstaff    AM   1   3  20  16  23 |  93   0   0   5   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  68   3
C_Nkunku       AM   1   9  15  25  24 |  80   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  10  10
Sam_Lammers    FW   1   1  14  22  23 |  93   0   0   0   0  11   1   0   0   0   0   0  43
A_Onana        GK  25   1   1   1  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Lascelles    DF   1  20   6   3  26 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Sylla        MF   1   4  20  12  23 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Zakaria      MF   1  10  20   3  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Ponce        FW   1   3  11  21  28 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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