YDL Division Two, Manchester City U23 vs. West Ham United U23 (Sat Dec 07) Manchester City U23 | West Ham United U23 4-3-3 P | 4-4-2 N | | J_Wint GK | GK F_Herrick Ty_Wilson DF | DF M_Barrett A_Jackson DF | DF K_Ronan S_Mufini DF | DF L_Egan F_Burns DF | DF K_McDonald J_Birch MF | MF N_C-Philips D_Gyabi MF | MF L_Richardson R_Lavia MF | MF K_McKechnie G_Mogensen FW | MF A_Dobra S_Tedic FW | FW B_Woodburn R_Matondo FW | FW M_Halim | C_Anderson SUB | SUB T_Forde Y_Amankwah SUB | SUB L_Laing B_Knight SUB | SUB G_Harmon C_Gray SUB | SUB O_Ashley J_Braaf SUB | SUB D_Mubama Min. 6 :(ymc) G_Mogensen pulls up ... That looks like his knee gave in! ... He won't be able to continue! Min. 6 :(ymc) J_Braaf is ready to come on to replace G_Mogensen ... Looks like he will play as a FW Min. 7 :(ymc) R_Lavia jinks infield ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to J_Braaf ... But M_Barrett wins the ball with a sliding challenge Min. 10 :(ywh) M_Halim beats his marker ... His quick feet took him past the defender ... M_Halim hits a crisp volley! ... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH ... It grazes the post and goes wide Min. 11 :(ymc) F_Burns can't find space for the shot ... He slips it through to D_Gyabi ... K_Ronan knocks him to the floor ... The fans are calling for a penalty! ... But The Referee just turns away! Min. 11 :(ywh) M_Halim runs forward ... He only has going for the goal in mind! ... M_Halim shapes up for a shot! ... J_Wint gets a hand to it!! ... But he picks up the rebound ... Fantastic save by J_Wint to tip it wide!! ... CORNER! ... K_McKechnie drives it into the box! ... The ball finds its way to M_Barrett ... He gets the shot away ... But J_Wint with the difficult save Min. 15 :(ymc) S_Tedic finds the space intelligently ... S_Tedic with the 40 yard drive ! ... F_Herrick with a fantastic save ... His captain pats him on the back for that one Min. 16 :(ymc) J_Braaf lobs it over the defender ... J_Braaf with the crafty shot! ... F_Herrick tips it round the post ... Good save ... Corner not given!! Min. 17 :(ymc) J_Braaf with a real burst of pace ... He leaves L_Egan behind ... J_Braaf tries to catch the keeper out! ... GOAL !! ... It looks like he enjoyed that one!! ... He grabs the corner flag and pretends to sing! ... And Manchester City U23 are leading in the game now ... Manchester City U23 1-0 West Ham United U23 ... Min. 17 :(ywh) K_McKechnie is out on the left ... He moves the ball right to L_Egan ... L_Egan attempts a lob! ... It hits the side netting! ... He has squandered a golden opportunity Min. 17 :(ymc) D_Gyabi off the woodwork. ... S_Tedic picks up the deflection ... B_Woodburn goes in with high feet!! ... That’s a poor tackle! ... YELLOW CARD!! ... He was unlucky to be booked for that Min. 18 :(ymc) J_Birch backtracks with the ball ... He hits the ball up field ... Ty_Wilson latches onto the end of it ... K_McKechnie with a deliberate foul ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment ... The Referee shows him a YELLOW CARD!! ... He'll need to be careful from now on! Min. 21 :(ymc) D_Gyabi takes possession ... Knocks it past M_Barrett ... He's through on goal ... D_Gyabi has time and space! ... He flicks the ball towards goal ... But F_Herrick is equal to it Min. 22 :(ywh) K_Ronan is clutching his leg! ... The West Ham United U23 physio rushes on ... He isn't able to carry on! Min. 22 :(ywh) L_Laing will come on for K_Ronan and play DF Min. 24 :(ymc) R_Lavia feeds the ball through the middle ... S_Tedic runs onto it ... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender ... Well executed sliding challenge from K_McDonald Min. 29 :(ymc) D_Gyabi miskicks! ... He finds R_Matondo though ... That was fortunate ... R_Matondo tries to catch the keeper out! ... OOOOHHHHH!!!! ... Unbelievable!!! ... It's gone wide Min. 30 :(ymc) R_Matondo skips the challenge from the defender ... R_Matondo attempts a chip! ... He hits the post ... He follows it up! ... But puts it wide! ... He'll be disappointed with that Min. 32 :(ymc) S_Tedic plays a quick one-two with his team mate ... He looks around for options ... He moves forward with the ball ... S_Tedic with a screamer of a shot ! ... The shot takes a wicked deflection ... F_Herrick dives desperately to try and save it!! ... And F_Herrick tips it wide! ... Great goalkeeping! ... CORNER! ... Swung in by D_Gyabi ... The ball finds its way to A_Jackson ... He gets the shot away ... It's hit the bar ... It bounces down ... F_Herrick grabs it ... No Goal! ... Boo's surround the stadium!!! Min. 37 :(ywh) L_Richardson with a one-touch layoff to M_Halim ... M_Halim chases it through, he must score ! ... But J_Wint dives to his left ... I think J_Wint just got a hand on that one ... The Referee has given a goal kick ... Unbelievable ! Min. 42 :(ymc) D_Gyabi is forced back with the ball ... He belts the ball up field ... S_Tedic latches onto the end of it ... S_Tedic with a powerful header ! ... F_Herrick just watches it fly safely wide! Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on Min. 43 :(ywh) L_Richardson unselfishly lays the ball back to M_Halim ... M_Halim with a stunning strike ! ... But J_Wint makes a comfortable save ... He gave the striker no chance ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Manchester City U23 1-0 West Ham United U23 Min. 46 :(ymc) J_Birch with a reverse pass to R_Matondo ... M_Barrett with a nasty foul ... The Referee will want to speak to him ... The Referee lectures him ... INDIRECT FREE KICK! ... R_Lavia passes to S_Tedic ... Excellent sliding challenge from L_Laing ... It goes out of play ... CORNER! ... J_Birch chips the ball in towards the back post! ... L_Egan belts it clear Min. 47 :(ymc) S_Tedic comes up lame after the wicked challenge. ... He's unable to continue Min. 47 :(ymc) B_Knight comes on for S_Tedic and will play FW to the delight of the fans Min. 48 :(ymc) R_Matondo jinks infield ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to J_Braaf ... L_Laing fouls badly ... The Referee ignores the protests for a card ... The manager of West Ham United U23 looks relieved ... FREE KICK! ... It is in a good position! ... J_Braaf drives it in ... F_Herrick won't get to that! ... It clips the post! ... And goes wide! Min. 50 :(ywh) D_Mubama is being brought on ... M_Halim is leaving the pitch ... Looks like the substitute will play FW Min. 50 :(ymc) S_Mufini holds up the ball ... He plays the ball to R_Matondo ... R_Matondo has time and space on the edge of the box! ... He shoots towards goal! ... It's way wide ... The West Ham United U23 fans behind the goal spread their arms out Min. 66 :(ymc) B_Knight runs at the defender ... He gets past him! ... He sees a team mate in space ... He passes it to J_Braaf ... K_McDonald with a superb tackle! ... He easily dispossessed him. Min. 73 :(ymc) D_Gyabi sidesteps K_McDonald ... He's been running his marker ragged all game ... D_Gyabi launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! ... F_Herrick tips it over ... CORNER! ... D_Gyabi plays it into the danger area! ... The ball comes to A_Jackson ... He gets the shot away ... But it goes wide Min. 73 :(ywh) L_Laing lays the ball back to B_Woodburn ... Cleared by A_Jackson Min. 75 :(ymc) Y_Amankwah is being prepared to come on ... A_Jackson is leaving the pitch ... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing ... Looks like his replacement will play DF Min. 75 :(ymc) C_Gray replaces D_Gyabi to play as a MF Min. 75 :(ymc) R_Lavia with the first time flick to B_Knight ... A skillful effort from B_Knight ! ... F_Herrick is stranded! ... He can't get there in time! ... OH! It drifts just past the post ... Great strike! ... Deserved a goal really Min. 77 :(ymc) J_Birch brings it under control ... He takes on M_Barrett ... He gets past him! ... He puts in J_Braaf! ... Wonderful sliding challenge by L_Laing Min. 81 :(ymc) J_Birch holds the ball up and waits for support ... He knocks the ball across to F_Burns ... But K_McDonald puts it in row Z! Min. 81 :(ymc) J_Braaf passes the ball to Y_Amankwah ... K_McDonald with the tackle ... The Referee will want to speak to him ... The Referee calls him over ... He's told to calm down ... The manager of West Ham United U23 looks relieved Min. 82 :(ymc) R_Matondo runs at the defender ... The ball rebounds off M_Barrett back to him! ... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! ... Excellent sliding challenge by M_Barrett ... He timed it well ... CORNER! ... R_Lavia chips the ball in towards the far post! ... J_Braaf with the header ... F_Herrick won't get to that! ... Oooh it goes just over!! Min. 83 :(ymc) J_Braaf holds the ball up and waits for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to F_Burns ... F_Burns hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! ... F_Herrick guesses right Min. 83 :(ywh) K_McKechnie drives it across the face of the goal B_Woodburn ... But S_Mufini sweeps up the threat Min. 84 :(ymc) J_Braaf lobs it over the defender ... But he loses control of it ... L_Laing belts it clear Min. 86 :(ymc) S_Mufini has the ball on the wing ... He knocks the ball past L_Laing ... He puts in J_Braaf! ... A great volley from J_Braaf ! ... F_Herrick won't get to that! ... It clips the post! ... And goes wide! Min. 87 :(ywh) A_Dobra with a probing pass to D_Mubama ... A left-footer by D_Mubama ! ... J_Wint gets his fingertips to it Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manchester City U23 Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : J_Braaf (Man of the Match) Scorers : J_Braaf (17) Sent Off : N/A Booked : N/A Injured : G_Mogensen (6), S_Tedic (47) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Ham United U23 Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : L_Laing Scorers : N/A Sent Off : N/A Booked : B_Woodburn (17), K_McKechnie (18) Injured : K_Ronan (22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manchester City U23 | West Ham United U23 Attempts on Goal : 17 | 7 Off target : 10 | 2 On target : 7 | 5 Possession : 63 | 37 Corners : 4 | 1 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 0 | 2 Subs Used : 4 | 2 Fouls : 9 | 10 Key Tackles : 2 | 9 Key Passes : 17 | 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Manchester City U23 1 - 0 West Ham United U23 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Manchester City U23 Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J_Wint GK 18 7 5 3 20 | 94 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 0 0 0 Ty_Wilson DF 2 19 4 2 18 | 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A_Jackson DF 1 17 4 2 18 | 76 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 16 0 4 S_Mufini DF 1 17 7 2 20 | 94 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 30 0 F_Burns DF 1 13 10 4 23 | 94 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 5 J_Birch MF 1 15 19 3 25 | 94 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 D_Gyabi MF 1 4 17 11 21 | 76 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 45 10 R_Lavia MF 1 12 16 2 22 | 94 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 G_Mogensen FW 1 2 6 16 23 | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 12 12 S_Tedic FW 1 4 9 15 19 | 48 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 R_Matondo FW 2 2 4 15 23 | 94 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 12 27 18 C_Anderson GK 15 2 1 1 15 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Y_Amankwah DF 1 13 8 3 22 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 B_Knight FW 1 5 14 6 24 | 46 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 2 C_Gray MF 1 2 10 6 20 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J_Braaf FW 1 2 5 14 20 | 88 0 0 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 30 46 Player Statistics - West Ham United U23 Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F_Herrick GK 18 2 1 5 20 | 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 M_Barrett DF 2 17 3 2 17 | 94 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 32 0 5 K_Ronan DF 1 17 5 3 22 | 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 L_Egan DF 2 17 7 2 23 | 94 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 16 0 2 K_McDonald DF 1 17 9 2 30 | 94 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 N_C-Philips MF 1 2 17 12 22 | 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Richardson MF 1 3 18 13 22 | 94 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 K_McKechnie MF 2 13 19 5 21 | 94 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 -5 25 -5 A_Dobra MF 1 6 16 3 21 | 94 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 B_Woodburn FW 2 2 4 18 23 | 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -5 -5 -5 M_Halim FW 1 1 7 16 20 | 51 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 T_Forde GK 13 2 2 1 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Laing DF 1 13 11 4 23 | 72 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 15 0 G_Harmon DF 1 13 11 3 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O_Ashley MF 1 6 13 8 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D_Mubama FW 1 2 4 15 24 | 43 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1733602431 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35