FMFA Division One, Manchester City vs. Arsenal (Fri Jul 24)


                      Manchester City  |  Arsenal
                          3-2-1-2-2 E  |  4-1-2-1-2 C
                         Todd Fortune  |  Jamal Claxton
                                       |
                          G_Grando GK  |  GK J_D_Dalmasso
                       Pedro_Porro DM  |  DF M_Thiaw
                             L_Mai DF  |  DF A_Tuanzebe
                        T_Chalobah DF  |  DF F_Uduokhai
                     A_Ali_Mohamed DF  |  DF M_Simakan
                          Coutinho AM  |  MF K_Taylor
                         Joelinton MF  |  AM L_Diaz
                       T_Reijnders AM  |  MF J_Nisic
                           J_Birch DM  |  DM O_Hutchinson
                           T_Barry FW  |  FW J_Alvarez
                           J_Felix FW  |  FW A_Gordon
                                       |
                          A_Areola SUB |  SUB M_Bizot
                           C_Coady SUB |  SUB L_Hall
                              Pipa SUB |  SUB G_Boloca
                          T_Partey SUB |  SUB Javier_Casas
                       Patson_Daka SUB |  SUB M_Cuisance

Referee: Kevin_Friend (Leicestershire)


Min. 3  :(ars) J_Alvarez is through on goal 
          ...  Pedro_Porro wins control of the ball with his hand!! 
          ...  Play On!! 
Min. 6  :(ars) L_Diaz with the dribble 
          ...  J_Birch is easily beaten 
          ...  L_Diaz with the attempt at goal! 
          ...  But it clips the post and goes wide 
Min. 7  :(mnc) J_Birch cuts inside the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to T_Reijnders 
          ...  T_Reijnders has time and space! 
          ...  He flicks the ball towards goal 
          ...  It sails over! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 23 :(mnc) J_Felix takes advantage of a mistake by M_Simakan 
          ...  That mistake could prove costly 
          ...  M_Thiaw with a well timed tackle 
          ...  Kevin_Friend didn't like it though 
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
Min. 33 :(ars) L_Diaz with a perfectly timed run 
          ...  Joelinton knobbles the attacking player. 
          ...  Kevin_Friend blows up for a foul 
          ...  Kevin_Friend ignores the protests for a card 
          ...  Todd Fortune looks relieved 
Min. 34 :(ars) L_Diaz runs at the defender 
          ...  The ball rebounds off Joelinton back to him! 
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! 
          ...  L_Diaz hits it 
          ...  This one could go anywhere ! 
          ...  G_Grando has it covered 
          ...  It takes a bobble! 
          ...  G_Grando reacts well to save!!! 
Min. 38 :(ars) J_Nisic beats one 
          ...  Knocks it past a second 
          ...  And finds J_Alvarez 
          ...  J_Alvarez tries to beat G_Grando from outside the area! 
          ...  The shot slips through G_Grando's hands 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  What a terrible mistake 
          ...  Lets see if Arsenal can hang onto that lead! 
          ...  Manchester City 0-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 39 :(mnc) T_Reijnders with the mazy dribble 
          ...  He takes it past M_Thiaw 
          ...  T_Reijnders has time and space! 
          ...  He flicks the ball towards goal 
          ...  He's giving bats everywhere a bad name with that miss! 
Min. 40 :(mnc) T_Barry takes possession 
          ...  Knocks it past O_Hutchinson 
          ...  He's through on goal 
          ...  T_Barry tries to lob the keeper ! 
          ...  J_D_Dalmasso is just going to watch it go over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  But goes just over !! 
          ...  J_D_Dalmasso looks very relieved! 
Min. 42 :(ars) J_Alvarez takes advantage of a mistake by J_Birch 
          ...  J_Alvarez with the spectacular bicycle kick! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  G_Grando tips it wide !! 
          ...  Great goalkeeping there! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  O_Hutchinson curls it into the box! 
          ...  It is kicked away by Pedro_Porro 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(mnc) Pedro_Porro has time and space on the edge of the box 
          ...  But F_Uduokhai slid in 
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be 
Min. 45 :(ars) J_Alvarez runs at J_Birch 
          ...  He takes it past him 
          ...  J_Alvarez with the goal bound shot! 
          ...  OOOOOOHHHHHHHH 
          ...  It grazes the post and goes wide 
Min. 47 :(ars) L_Diaz barges A_Ali_Mohamed off the ball 
          ...  L_Diaz with the side footed shot! 
          ...  But he puts it wide 
          ...  How did he manage to miss that? 

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

Min. 47 :(ars) A_Gordon with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He leaves L_Mai behind 
          ...  A_Gordon tries to catch the keeper out! 
          ...  G_Grando can't get to it! 
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar! 
          ...  G_Grando makes a cocky smile 
          ...  Did he know that was going over? 
Min. 47 :(mnc) T_Reijnders with the mazy dribble 
          ...  He takes it past O_Hutchinson 
          ...  F_Uduokhai with a well timed tackle 
          ...  Kevin_Friend didn't like it though 
          ...  He's lucky it wasn't more 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
Min. 50 :(ars) K_Taylor runs at goal 
          ...  He spots the run of J_Alvarez 
          ...  He's played him in 
          ...  J_Alvarez with a powerful header ! 
          ...  G_Grando won't get to that! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Pick that one out!! 
          ...  Manchester City 0-2 Arsenal ...
Min. 51 :(mnc) It looks as though Manchester City is now playing P 
Min. 51 :(ars) K_Taylor pulls it back to F_Uduokhai 
          ...  Joelinton wins the ball 
Min. 53 :(ars) L_Diaz with the mazy dribble 
          ...  He takes it past the defender 
          ...  T_Reijnders with a deliberate foul 
          ...  Kevin_Friend will want to speak to him 
          ...  Kevin_Friend calls him over! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
          ...  The opposition manager looks like he's getting an erection from that decision! 
Min. 56 :(mnc) J_Felix holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to L_Mai 
          ...  A_Tuanzebe takes the player down!! 
          ...  That’s a poor tackle! 
          ...  Kevin_Friend will just give him a speaking to 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  Just outside the box! 
          ...  Coutinho knocks it forward 
          ...  T_Barry gets on the end of it 
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by T_Barry ! 
          ...  J_D_Dalmasso parries it 
          ...  The defender clears it 
Min. 57 :(mnc) Joelinton takes advantage of a mistake by L_Diaz 
          ...  Can he make them pay? 
          ...  Joelinton from 20 yards ! 
          ...  J_D_Dalmasso makes a great save 
          ...  But he can't hold onto it! 
Min. 61 :(ars) L_Diaz with a short pass to find J_Nisic 
          ...  J_Nisic breaks clear! 
          ...  He tries to take it round G_Grando 
          ...  He nutmegs G_Grando 
          ...  It hits the upright!! 
          ...  And goes wide! 
Min. 62 :(mnc) Joelinton is closed down 
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure 
          ...  T_Reijnders latches onto the ball 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from O_Hutchinson 
          ...  He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful 
Min. 67 :(mnc) Coutinho beats the defender 
          ...  J_Nisic anticipates the pass and cuts it out 
Min. 68 :(ars) J_Alvarez finds a hole in the defence 
          ...  J_Alvarez with a stunning strike ! 
          ...  G_Grando with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league 
Min. 68 :(mnc) T_Barry with the dribble 
          ...  He made that look easy 
          ...  J_Nisic with an ugly foul 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
          ...  He's lucky it wasn't more 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
Min. 70 :(mnc) Up goes the substitution board - C_Coady on for T_Chalobah as a DF 
Min. 70 :(mnc) Coutinho has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past A_Tuanzebe 
          ...  He puts in Pedro_Porro! 
          ...  J_Alvarez takes the players legs from beneath him!! 
          ...  That’s a poor tackle! 
Min. 71 :(ars) A_Gordon knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender 
          ...  C_Coady gets the foot in to win the ball 
Min. 72 :(mnc) T_Partey is being prepared to come on 
          ...  T_Reijnders is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF 
Min. 75 :(mnc) Patson_Daka is going to be brought on 
          ...  J_Felix is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW 
Min. 77 :(ars) J_Alvarez sprints past the defender 
          ...  J_Alvarez tries to catch the keeper out! 
          ...  G_Grando makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He wasn't troubled there 
Min. 79 :(mnc) Pedro_Porro races into the box 
          ...  He sees Patson_Daka lose his man 
          ...  He cuts the ball back to him 
          ...  Patson_Daka curls it towards the top corner ! 
          ...  J_D_Dalmasso with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  He gave the striker no chance 
Min. 80 :(ars) K_Taylor slides the ball across to J_Nisic 
          ...  J_Nisic with a terrific drive ! 
          ...  G_Grando tips it round the post 
          ...  Well saved 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  K_Taylor chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  The danger is dealt with by A_Ali_Mohamed 
Min. 85 :(ars) O_Hutchinson wins possession 
          ...  He plays the ball across to A_Gordon 
          ...  T_Partey muscles him off the ball 
          ...  Looked like a good tackle but the referee has awarded them a free kick 
          ...  Kevin_Friend calls him for a talk 
          ...  FREE KICK 
          ...  J_Nisic plays it short to L_Diaz 
          ...  C_Coady wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge 
Min. 86 :(ars) O_Hutchinson steps over the ball 
          ...  He nutmegs L_Mai 
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery 
          ...  O_Hutchinson flicks the header toward the far post! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(mnc) T_Partey retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field 
          ...  Patson_Daka gets on the end of it 
          ...  J_Alvarez makes the challenge and clears the ball 
Min. 90 :(mnc) Coutinho has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past A_Tuanzebe 
          ...  He puts in Patson_Daka! 
          ...  Patson_Daka fires off a right-footed shot ! 
          ...  But J_D_Dalmasso tips it behind 
          ...  Kevin_Friend has given a goal kick 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
Min. 90 :(ars) O_Hutchinson is out on the right 
          ...  He moves the ball left to J_Nisic 
          ...  J_Nisic with the strike ! 
          ...  G_Grando fists it away 
Min. 91 :(ars) L_Diaz with the deft touch 
          ...  He takes it past A_Ali_Mohamed 
          ...  He knocks it to A_Gordon! 
          ...  A_Gordon with the shot ! 
          ...  G_Grando guesses right 
Min. 93 :(ars) M_Thiaw looks up 
          ...  He swings the ball right towards J_Alvarez 
          ...  L_Mai pulls on his shirt 
          ...  He wins the ball 
          ...  The defender got away with the foul there! 

*************  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          : Pedro_Porro
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : T_Reijnders (53)
Injured              : N/A
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : J_Alvarez (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : J_Alvarez (38,50)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Thiaw (23)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Manchester City  |    Arsenal
Attempts on Goal     :           7        |       15
Off target           :           3        |       6
On target            :           4        |       9
Possession           :          48        |       52
Corners              :           0        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       0
Fouls                :           8        |       9
Key Tackles          :           5        |       4
Key Passes           :           6        |       9
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Final Score          : Manchester City 0 - 2 Arsenal
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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  28   1   1   1  23 |  96   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0
Pedro_Porro    DM   1  25  16   9  24 |  96   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  10   0
L_Mai          DF   1  24  16   2  23 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
T_Chalobah     DF   1  24  14   8  29 |  72   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Ali_Mohamed  DF   1  23  15   4  23 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
Coutinho       AM   2   4  25  15  25 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Joelinton      MF   1  12  26  12  27 |  96   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  13  10   3
T_Reijnders    AM   1  13  26  13  25 |  74   0   0   0   0   2   0   1   0   0  -3  -3  -1
J_Birch        DM   1  15  24   3  25 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
T_Barry        FW   1   8  15  26  28 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
J_Felix        FW   1  10  14  27  20 |  77   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Areola       GK  22   1   1   1  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Coady        DF   1  22   6   4  26 |  24   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
Pipa           DF   1  21  11   3  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Partey       MF   1  14  23   8  32 |  22   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Patson_Daka    FW   1   4  15  22  22 |  19   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6

Player Statistics - Arsenal
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_D_Dalmasso   GK  27   1   1   1  21 |  96   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  23   0   0   0
M_Thiaw        DF   1  25  14   2  27 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3   7  -3
A_Tuanzebe     DF   1  24  12   2  23 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Uduokhai     DF   1  23  16   3  24 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
M_Simakan      DF   1  23  14   5  24 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   8   8
K_Taylor       MF   1  15  25  15  23 |  96   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  48   0
L_Diaz         AM   1  10  24  17  27 |  96   0   0   2   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
J_Nisic        MF   1  14  24  14  25 |  96   0   1   1   1   3   0   0   0   0  13  28   7
O_Hutchinson   DM   1  16  23  14  22 |  96   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  13  20   1
J_Alvarez      FW   1   9  15  24  21 |  96   0   1   0   0   6   2   0   0   0  13   0  56
A_Gordon       FW   1  10  16  26  26 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   8   8  12
M_Bizot        GK  26   1   1   1  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Hall         DF   1  25  17   6  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Boloca       DF   1  24  15   3  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Javier_Casas   MF   1  14  23  14  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Cuisance     MF   1  16  23  16  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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