FMFA Leopard League, Manchester City vs. Southampton (Thu Dec 15)


                      Manchester City  |  Southampton
                              4-4-2 T  |  4-1-2-1-2 A
                         Derek Purvis  |  William McGregor
                                       |
                            J_Hart GK  |  GK K_Vermeer
                         V_Kompany DF  |  DF L_Shaw
                          D_Boyata DF  |  DF S_Ramos
                          G_Clichy DF  |  DF A_Williams
                        P_Zabaleta DF  |  DF N_Clyne
                           M_Gotze MF  |  DM K_Asamoah
                           D_Silva MF  |  MF J_Ward-Prowse
                           Y_Toure MF  |  MF A_Lallana
                           S_Nasri MF  |  AM X_Shaqiri
                          S_Aguero FW  |  FW M_Balotelli
                          R_Falcao FW  |  FW H_Kane
                                       |
                            P_Cech SUB |  SUB P_Nardi
                           D_Alaba SUB |  SUB Filipe_Luis
                       D_Marcellis SUB |  SUB D_Fox
                          J_Milner SUB |  SUB Isco
                         A_Negredo SUB |  SUB O_Giroud




Min. 3  :(sou) J_Ward-Prowse kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  A_Lallana gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  A glorious effort by A_Lallana ! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Rifled home! 
          ...  That’s given Southampton the lead! 
          ...  Manchester City 0-1 Southampton ...
Min. 7  :(sou) K_Asamoah with a short pass to find H_Kane 
          ...  But G_Clichy spotted the danger and cleans up the play 
Min. 9  :(sou) A_Lallana plays a quick one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He heads towards the goal 
          ...  He slides it past the defender! 
          ...  A_Lallana has time and space! 
          ...  He shoots towards goal! 
          ...  J_Hart parries it 
Min. 10 :(sou) M_Balotelli jumps over the defender's challenge 
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  V_Kompany knocks him to the floor 
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty! 
          ...  But The Referee just turns away! 
Min. 11 :(sou) J_Ward-Prowse with the first time pass to M_Balotelli 
          ...  M_Balotelli strikes a wicked curler ! 
          ...  J_Hart with a fantastic save 
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one 
Min. 13 :(mnc) S_Nasri runs down the wing 
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space! 
          ...  He cuts the ball back 
          ...  S_Aguero latches onto the pass 
          ...  He carves out some space 
          ...  But A_Williams wins the tackle cleanly 
Min. 14 :(sou) A_Williams with a slick pass to S_Ramos 
          ...  S_Ramos with the punt towards goal! 
          ...  J_Hart falls over 
          ...  But J_Hart is relieved to watch it go out of play! 
Min. 15 :(sou) M_Balotelli with the mazy run 
          ...  How he got through those defenders I don't know 
          ...  He sets himself up for the shot 
          ...  But V_Kompany clears the danger 
Min. 16 :(sou) X_Shaqiri slows the ball down and waits for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  His team mate plays the through ball for him! 
          ...  G_Clichy stands his ground and wins the tackle 
Min. 17 :(mnc) Curled in dangerously from D_Silva to R_Falcao 
          ...  K_Asamoah with an ugly foul 
          ...  The Referee will want to speak to him 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
Min. 18 :(mnc) S_Nasri unselfishly lays the ball back to S_Aguero 
          ...  A thundering drive by S_Aguero ! 
          ...  He's giving bats everywhere a bad name with that miss! 
Min. 19 :(sou) M_Balotelli runs at the defender 
          ...  The ball rebounds off R_Falcao back to him! 
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! 
          ...  S_Nasri fouls badly 
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! 
Min. 20 :(sou) H_Kane takes advantage of a mistake by P_Zabaleta 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  V_Kompany is forced to retreat 
          ...  He knocks it back! 
          ...  J_Hart misses it! 
          ...  It creeps just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  A_Lallana floats the ball in! 
          ...  J_Hart reads it well, and claims it! 
Min. 22 :(sou) A_Lallana runs at goal 
          ...  He spots the run of H_Kane 
          ...  He's played him in 
          ...  H_Kane with a bicycle kick ! 
          ...  J_Hart with an easy save 
          ...  He just oozes confidence 
Min. 23 :(sou) K_Asamoah runs down the flank 
          ...  He threads the ball in to A_Lallana 
          ...  But R_Falcao comes away with the ball 
          ...  Excellent defending there! 
Min. 28 :(sou) X_Shaqiri boots it towards M_Balotelli 
          ...  But G_Clichy slides in two footed. 
          ...  The Referee has a look but waves "Play On!" 
Min. 35 :(mnc) M_Gotze dribbles it into the box 
          ...  M_Gotze heads the ball towards goal ! 
          ...  K_Vermeer just watches it drift out of play! 
Min. 35 :(sou) M_Balotelli finds H_Kane in acres of space 
          ...  A glorious effort by H_Kane ! 
          ...  Its sails over! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 37 :(sou) H_Kane is all alone 
          ...  the linesman keeps his flag down 
          ...  H_Kane with the deft touch! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  But J_Hart smothers the ball. 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(sou) A_Lallana runs with the ball to the corner flag 
          ...  He plays the ball across to S_Ramos 
          ...  D_Boyata slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in 

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

Min. 53 :(sou) N_Clyne races into the box 
          ...  He sees H_Kane lose his man 
          ...  He cuts the ball back to him 
          ...  P_Zabaleta intercepts the pass 
Min. 54 :(sou) The ball runs loose! 
          ...  H_Kane seizes control of it and thinks about the shot 
          ...  G_Clichy robs him of the ball 
Min. 55 :(mnc) There's going to be a change 
          ...  D_Alaba will come on for P_Zabaleta and play DF 
Min. 56 :(sou) K_Asamoah plays a first time ball through the defence to M_Balotelli 
          ...  M_Balotelli attempts a low drive! 
          ...  But J_Hart punches it away 
          ...  He commands his area so well 
Min. 58 :(sou) M_Balotelli sprints past Y_Toure 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from D_Boyata 
Min. 59 :(sou) K_Asamoah cuts inside the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to M_Balotelli 
          ...  M_Balotelli with a blistering shot ! 
          ...  It hits the sponsor hoarding 
Min. 62 :(mnc) S_Nasri with the dribble 
          ...  N_Clyne is easily beaten 
          ...  L_Shaw with an ugly foul 
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! 
          ...  He's lucky it wasn't more 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
Min. 63 :(sou) X_Shaqiri makes the tackle 
          ...  He gets to his feet quickly 
          ...  He's beat the defender to the ball 
          ...  S_Aguero fouls badly 
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! 
          ...  He's in trouble here!! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
Min. 65 :(mnc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side. 
          ...  J_Milner will come on for S_Nasri and play MF 
Min. 68 :(mnc) J_Milner finds S_Aguero in acres of space 
          ...  S_Aguero with a scorcher of a shot ! 
          ...  K_Vermeer with an amazing dive to the bottom left 
          ...  How he got to that one I don't know ! 
Min. 70 :(mnc) G_Clichy bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to M_Gotze 
          ...  But S_Ramos will cut out the threat 
Min. 71 :(mnc) Y_Toure turns past the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to S_Aguero 
          ...  S_Ramos slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in 
Min. 73 :(sou) A_Lallana takes advantage of a bad back pass 
          ...  D_Boyata wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge 
Min. 75 :(mnc) G_Clichy holds the ball up 
          ...  He sees J_Milner in space! 
          ...  J_Milner with the diving header ! 
          ...  He had to be brave there 
          ...  K_Vermeer with a fantastic save 
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one 
Min. 77 :(mnc) J_Milner with a flicked pass to D_Boyata 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by N_Clyne 
          ...  He timed it well 
Min. 77 :(sou) X_Shaqiri cuts inside the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to M_Balotelli 
          ...  M_Balotelli tries to chip the ball over the keeper ! 
          ...  J_Hart won't get to that! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Pick that one out!! 
          ...  Manchester City 0-2 Southampton ...
Min. 81 :(sou) X_Shaqiri holds up the ball 
          ...  He plays the ball to S_Ramos 
          ...  V_Kompany with a bad challenge 
          ...  That looked malicious 
          ...  The Referee will just give him a speaking to 
Min. 81 :(sou) M_Balotelli with the dribble 
          ...  He uses his pace to get free 
          ...  M_Balotelli with a terrific drive ! 
          ...  But it goes just over 
Min. 82 :(mnc) D_Silva loses S_Ramos 
          ...  N_Clyne slices it 
          ...  K_Vermeer moves quickly!! 
          ...  He can't get there! 
          ...  It inches just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Gotze plays it into the danger area! 
          ...  L_Shaw gets up well 
          ...  And he heads it clear 
Min. 82 :(sou) X_Shaqiri with an incisive pass to M_Balotelli 
          ...  S_Aguero with an awful challenge 
          ...  The Referee ignores the protests for a card 
          ...  Derek Purvis looks relieved 
Min. 82 :(sou) A_Lallana knocks it past the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He leaves the defender standing 
          ...  G_Clichy bundles the player over!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
          ...  The ref looks across to his assistant! 
          ...  Play on! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(sou) X_Shaqiri retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  H_Kane latches onto the end of it 
          ...  H_Kane with an overhead kick ! 
          ...  He gets a connection 
          ...  J_Hart blocks the shot with his legs 
          ...  And he gathers it! 
Min. 93 :(sou) X_Shaqiri cuts the ball back to H_Kane 
          ...  H_Kane hits a great drive! 
          ...  He has put it over the bar! 
          ...  He looks stunned by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 94 :(sou) K_Asamoah knocks it forward 
          ...  D_Alaba slips 
          ...  A_Lallana gets to it! 
          ...  A_Lallana hits the ball first time! 
          ...  J_Hart fists it away 

*************  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          : G_Clichy
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Aguero (63)
Injured              : N/A
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Southampton Match Info
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Best player          : X_Shaqiri (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : A_Lallana (3), M_Balotelli (77)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : K_Asamoah (17)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Manchester City  |    Southampton
Attempts on Goal     :           4        |       14
Off target           :           2        |       4
On target            :           2        |       10
Possession           :          34        |       66
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           2        |       0
Fouls                :          11        |       7
Key Tackles          :          13        |       5
Key Passes           :           8        |       18
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Final Score          : Manchester City 0 - 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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J_Hart         GK  30   2   2   2  33 |  97   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  85   0   0   0
V_Kompany      DF   2  22   2   2  24 |  97   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  39   0   0
D_Boyata       DF   3  21   3   2  33 |  97   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  39   0   0
G_Clichy       DF   3  21  12   2  24 |  97   0   5   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  65  20   0
P_Zabaleta     DF   3  21  12   3  24 |  58   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
M_Gotze        MF   2   2  24  11  24 |  97   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
D_Silva        MF   3   2  23  11  24 |  97   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Y_Toure        MF   2  11  23   3  28 |  97   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
S_Nasri        MF   2   3  22  11  25 |  68   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
S_Aguero       FW   2   4  12  23  24 |  97   0   0   0   0   2   0   1   0   0  -3  -3   1
R_Falcao       FW   2   3   3  23  26 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
P_Cech         GK  21   2   2   2  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Alaba        DF   2  20   2   3  25 |  39   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Marcellis    DF   2  20   2   3  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Milner       MF   3   2  20  11  23 |  29   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   3
A_Negredo      FW   3   2   3  20  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

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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K_Vermeer      GK  28   2   3   2  26 |  97   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  33   0   0   0
L_Shaw         DF   2  23  13   4  28 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
S_Ramos        DF   2  22   2   3  23 |  97   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  26   0   3
A_Williams     DF   2  21   3   3  25 |  97   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
N_Clyne        DF   2  20  12   3  24 |  97   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  45  18   8
K_Asamoah      DM   2   9  22   2  24 |  97   0   0   5   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3  47  -3
J_Ward-Prowse  MF   2   4  23   3  23 |  97   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  38   0
A_Lallana      MF   2   4  22  11  24 |  97   0   0   2   0   3   1   0   0   0   0  20  29
X_Shaqiri      AM   2   4  22   8  24 |  97   0   0   6   1   0   0   0   0   0   8  86   8
M_Balotelli    FW   2   3   4  22  26 |  97   0   0   1   0   5   1   0   0   0   0  10  31
H_Kane         FW   2   3   3  20  27 |  97   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  11
P_Nardi        GK  20   2   3   2  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Filipe_Luis    DF   2  20   2   3  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Fox          DF   2  20  12   4  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Isco           MF   2   3  21   9  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Giroud       FW   2   2  11  22  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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