FMFA, Everton vs. Manchester City (Sat Mar 08)


                              Everton  |  Manchester City
                            4-3-1-2 P  |  4-3-1-2 A
                          David Gooch  |  Todd Fortune
                                       |
                      Gregor_Kobel GK  |  GK G_Grando
                         J_Kimmich DF  |  DF Pedro_Porro
                        L_Martinez DF  |  DF C_Coady
                      Lewis_Gibson DF  |  DF O_Zinchenko
                        L_Matheson DF  |  DF N_Semedo
                         M_Manchon MF  |  MF S_McTominay
                       N_Broadhead MF  |  MF A_MacAllister
                        J_Grealish MF  |  MF C_Pulisic
                      G_Martinelli FW  |  AM L_Diaz
                           L_Delap FW  |  FW B_Brobbey
                          L_Bailey AM  |  FW Joao_Pedro
                                       |
                            C_Hunt SUB |  SUB A_Areola
                        Ridle_Baku SUB |  SUB Pipa
                       S_Ascacibar SUB |  SUB R_Yates
                             E_Eze SUB |  SUB I_Gundogan
                       Richarlison SUB |  SUB R_Firmino

Referee: Jonathan_Moss (West_Yorkshire)


Min. 1  :(mnc) Joao_Pedro takes advantage of a mistake by L_Martinez 
          ...  Can he make them pay? 
          ...  Joao_Pedro goes for goal ! 
          ...  But Gregor_Kobel with the difficult save 
Min. 2  :(mnc) Pedro_Porro finds C_Pulisic with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  C_Pulisic with a powerful diving header! 
          ...  Gregor_Kobel guesses right 
Min. 3  :(mnc) B_Brobbey with a reverse pass to C_Pulisic 
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over! 
          ...  L_Martinez hits it out for a throw 
Min. 4  :(mnc) A_MacAllister with a glorious 60-yard pass to Pedro_Porro 
          ...  Pedro_Porro aims the cheeky shot at goal! 
          ...  Gregor_Kobel saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one 
Min. 4  :(eve) L_Bailey sidesteps his marker 
          ...  He was too quick for his marker 
          ...  O_Zinchenko with an awful challenge 
          ...  Jonathan_Moss will want to speak to him 
          ...  He deserves punishment for that! 
          ...  Jonathan_Moss calls him over 
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 8  :(eve) J_Grealish beats his marker 
          ...  It looked like he pushed his marker 
          ...  "Play On!" Waves Jonathan_Moss 
          ...  J_Grealish tries to place it in the corner ! 
          ...  G_Grando parries it, he follows it up 
          ...  And G_Grando recovers to save!! 
Min. 9  :(eve) L_Bailey beats B_Brobbey 
          ...  He muscled him off the ball 
          ...  L_Bailey with a blistering shot ! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  But it sails past the post !! 
          ...  G_Grando never had a chance! 
Min. 9  :(mnc) L_Diaz runs at the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to Joao_Pedro 
          ...  Joao_Pedro aims the cheeky shot at goal! 
          ...  It clips the post!! 
          ...  The net bulges !! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  That’s put Manchester City ahead! 
          ...  Everton 0-1 Manchester City ...
Min. 10 :(eve) The manager shouting something towards his players 
          ...  It looks like he's turning things round a bit 
          ...  Everton will now play C 
Min. 10 :(eve) L_Delap pushes it past N_Semedo 
          ...  N_Semedo moves quickly to get the tackle in this time 
Min. 11 :(eve) M_Manchon looks to play the ball out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball across to G_Martinelli 
          ...  G_Martinelli controls the ball well! 
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal! 
          ...  But G_Grando with the difficult save 
Min. 19 :(eve) L_Martinez pass splits open the defence and finds L_Bailey 
          ...  B_Brobbey with the tackle 
          ...  Jonathan_Moss will want to speak to him 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 23 :(eve) M_Manchon jinks infield 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Martinelli 
          ...  A great volley from G_Martinelli ! 
          ...  G_Grando with a superb tip around the post 
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Manchon plays it into the danger area! 
          ...  G_Grando fists it away! 
Min. 23 :(mnc) L_Diaz finds O_Zinchenko with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  L_Delap is late with that one 
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball 
Min. 25 :(mnc) C_Pulisic 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! 
          ...  C_Pulisic tries to curl it into the bottom corner ! 
          ...  But Gregor_Kobel makes a fine save 
Min. 30 :(eve) L_Matheson with a measured ball to N_Broadhead 
          ...  N_Broadhead with a powerful diving header! 
          ...  G_Grando beats the ball away 
Min. 31 :(eve) M_Manchon plays a first time ball through the defence to N_Broadhead 
          ...  C_Coady wins the ball 
Min. 31 :(mnc) C_Pulisic picks out C_Coady with the cross 
          ...  C_Coady with the header ! 
          ...  But Gregor_Kobel punches it away 
          ...  That's gone out for a corner kick 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  N_Semedo curls it into the box! 
          ...  Gregor_Kobel makes the catch! 
Min. 33 :(eve) L_Martinez controls the ball with ease 
          ...  L_Martinez drives the ball low ! 
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide 
Min. 33 :(mnc) L_Diaz with the nod to B_Brobbey 
          ...  B_Brobbey beats the offside trap! 
          ...  He runs at Gregor_Kobel 
          ...  He nutmegs Gregor_Kobel 
          ...  It goes wide!! 
Min. 35 :(eve) J_Grealish hits in a shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  L_Delap collects the loose ball! 
          ...  L_Delap with the spectacular bicycle kick! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  G_Grando looks dejected 
          ...  Everton are back level! 
          ...  Everton 1-1 Manchester City ...
Min. 36 :(eve) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders 
          ...  It seems Everton will now be playing P 
Min. 37 :(mnc) S_McTominay with a smart pass to L_Diaz 
          ...  Lewis_Gibson with the tackle 
          ...  He did well to stop that attack! 
Min. 39 :(eve) Lewis_Gibson with the towering header to G_Martinelli 
          ...  G_Martinelli hits the shot! 
          ...  It swerves a lot! 
          ...  But he's missed it! 
          ...  He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo 
Min. 40 :(eve) J_Kimmich with a smart pass to N_Broadhead 
          ...  N_Broadhead fires off a left-footed shot ! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  A quality strike 
          ...  Everton go ahead in this match now! 
          ...  Everton 2-1 Manchester City ...
Min. 41 :(eve) Everton will now play A 
Min. 42 :(eve) G_Martinelli runs at the defence 
          ...  He nutmegs the defender 
          ...  He showed his class there 
          ...  Pedro_Porro slides in to knock the ball out for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Manchon floats the ball in! 
          ...  J_Grealish makes a firm connection with his head 
          ...  G_Grando gets his fingertips to it 
          ...  It's pushed around the post to safety 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Grealish curls it into the box! 
          ...  Pedro_Porro reads it well 
          ...  And he knocks it away 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(mnc) S_McTominay looks around for some movement 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He hits the ball to A_MacAllister 
          ...  A_MacAllister leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!! 
          ...  It's gone over 
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one 
Min. 44 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro knocks the ball past the lunge of J_Kimmich 
          ...  J_Grealish wins the ball with ease 
          ...  Jonathan_Moss saw something no-one else did 
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from Jonathan_Moss 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  It is in a good position! 
          ...  C_Pulisic knocks it forward 
          ...  S_McTominay gets on the end of it 
          ...  S_McTominay flings a shot at goal ! 
          ...  Looks like it should be Gregor_Kobel's 
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs 
          ...  But drifts inches wide !! 
          ...  Gregor_Kobel looks embarrassed! 
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Joao_Pedro drives it into the box! 
          ...  Gregor_Kobel easily catches it! 
Min. 44 :(mnc) Pedro_Porro knocks it past the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  Pedro_Porro curls the ball in on goal ! 
          ...  Gregor_Kobel saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt! 
Min. 45 :(mnc) O_Zinchenko crosses to A_MacAllister 
          ...  A_MacAllister has a go! 
          ...  But he puts it well wide 
          ...  That was a mishit effort! 

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

Min. 46 :(mnc) N_Semedo with a superb first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  O_Zinchenko gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  O_Zinchenko hits a curling shot! 
          ...  Gregor_Kobel is stranded! 
          ...  He can't get there in time! 
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post 
          ...  Great strike! 
          ...  Deserved a goal really 
Min. 47 :(eve) M_Manchon with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows Pedro_Porro a clean set of heals 
          ...  A powerful header from M_Manchon ! 
          ...  It looks good 
          ...  It's well wide! 
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that! 
Min. 47 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro runs forward 
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind! 
          ...  L_Delap leaves his foot in with the challenge!! 
          ...  That’s a bad foul!! 
          ...  Jonathan_Moss tells him to calm his game down a bit 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  It is well within shooting range! 
          ...  Joao_Pedro with the thundering drive 
          ...  He has put it wide! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 48 :(eve) L_Matheson is first to the loose ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to L_Delap 
          ...  C_Coady intercepts the pass 
Min. 49 :(mnc) L_Diaz takes a throw in 
          ...  He throws the ball into Joao_Pedro 
          ...  Joao_Pedro fires off a left-footed shot ! 
          ...  Its sails over! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 49 :(eve) M_Manchon picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it 
          ...  O_Zinchenko with a bad challenge 
          ...  His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off ! 
Min. 50 :(eve) M_Manchon plays a quick one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He looks around for options 
          ...  He moves forward with the ball 
          ...  M_Manchon belts the ball towards goal! 
          ...  It swerves a lot in the air 
          ...  He hits the side netting 
Min. 51 :(eve) G_Martinelli with a burst of pace 
          ...  G_Martinelli drives the ball low ! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  But flies wide of the post! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Grealish plays it into the danger area! 
          ...  The ball finds its way to N_Broadhead 
          ...  He gets the shot away 
          ...  G_Grando gets his fingertips to it 
          ...  He pushes it on to the post 
          ...  The defender clears the loose ball 
Min. 51 :(mnc) L_Diaz is first to the ball 
          ...  L_Diaz runs forward 
          ...  He hits the shot! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  Gregor_Kobel dives desperately to try and save it!! 
          ...  He can't get to it! 
          ...  But it creeps just wide!! 
          ...  The deflection had Gregor_Kobel beaten! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  C_Pulisic chips the ball into the area! 
          ...  Joao_Pedro tries to place the shot! 
          ...  It hits the inside of the post 
          ...  It falls right into Gregor_Kobel's arms 
          ...  Unlucky 
Min. 52 :(eve) G_Martinelli runs towards the goal 
          ...  A cracking drive from G_Martinelli ! 
          ...  G_Grando falls over 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  G_Grando looks a little embarrassed now! 
          ...  Everton 3-1 Manchester City ...
Min. 53 :(mnc) Manchester City's manager orders his side to play C 
Min. 53 :(eve) J_Grealish is closed down 
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure 
          ...  L_Martinez latches onto the ball 
          ...  L_Martinez keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  G_Grando saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt! 
Min. 55 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro knocks the ball past the lunge of L_Matheson 
          ...  L_Martinez gets the foot in to win the ball 
          ...  It rolls out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_McTominay hits it into the box! 
          ...  Gregor_Kobel easily catches it! 
Min. 56 :(eve) L_Matheson takes advantage of a mistake by N_Semedo 
          ...  L_Matheson with a terrific drive ! 
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over 
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't 
Min. 56 :(mnc) C_Pulisic with the mazy run 
          ...  How he got through those defenders I don't know 
          ...  He sets himself up for the shot 
          ...  C_Pulisic with a thundering drive! 
          ...  It hits the side netting! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 57 :(mnc) L_Diaz floats the ball in to find C_Coady 
          ...  C_Coady launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! 
          ...  But Gregor_Kobel hits it away 
          ...  He could have held onto that! 
Min. 58 :(eve) The ball is passed in from N_Broadhead, he finds L_Delap 
          ...  L_Delap with the cheeky shot! 
          ...  Its sails over! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 59 :(mnc) C_Pulisic beats L_Martinez 
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free 
          ...  C_Pulisic with the spectacular bicycle kick! 
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide 
Min. 60 :(eve) S_Ascacibar is coming on for N_Broadhead and will play DM 
Min. 63 :(eve) G_Martinelli looks up 
          ...  He swings the ball right towards S_Ascacibar 
          ...  But N_Semedo slides in two footed. 
          ...  Jonathan_Moss has a look but waves "Play On!" 
Min. 65 :(eve) Ridle_Baku comes on for J_Kimmich and takes up a DF role 
Min. 65 :(mnc) B_Brobbey beats S_Ascacibar 
          ...  He muscled him off the ball 
          ...  B_Brobbey unleashes a pile driver ! 
          ...  But Gregor_Kobel makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He gave the striker no chance 
Min. 66 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro leaves Lewis_Gibson standing 
          ...  Ridle_Baku stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!! 
          ...  That’s a rash challenge!! 
          ...  Jonathan_Moss tries to calm him down 
Min. 67 :(eve) Richarlison is being prepared to come on 
          ...  G_Martinelli is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW 
Min. 67 :(eve) E_Eze replaces an unhappy J_Grealish and will play as a MF 
Min. 67 :(eve) L_Matheson with a reverse pass to L_Delap 
          ...  L_Delap smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  G_Grando won't get to that! 
          ...  It clips the post! 
          ...  And goes wide! 
Min. 68 :(eve) L_Delap pushes it past the defender 
          ...  L_Delap hits it 
          ...  This one could go anywhere ! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  It flew past G_Grando 
          ...  Everton 4-1 Manchester City ...
Min. 70 :(eve) C_Hunt will replace Gregor_Kobel and play GK 
Min. 70 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro beats Ridle_Baku 
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free 
          ...  L_Delap steals the ball of off him 
Min. 71 :(eve) Everton altered their play to a D strategy 
Min. 73 :(mnc) I_Gundogan takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace A_MacAllister 
          ...  He'll play as a MF 
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off 
Min. 74 :(eve) M_Manchon with a slick pass to Richarlison 
          ...  Pedro_Porro gets to the ball first 
Min. 75 :(mnc) R_Firmino will replace the useless Joao_Pedro and will play FW 
Min. 75 :(eve) L_Delap runs at the defender 
          ...  He takes it past him 
          ...  L_Delap has time and space! 
          ...  He shoots towards goal! 
          ...  The shot slips through G_Grando's hands 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  What a terrible mistake 
          ...  He has completed his hat trick!! 
          ...  The defenders have been run ragged! 
          ...  Everton 5-1 Manchester City ...
Min. 85 :(mnc) R_Firmino sidesteps S_Ascacibar 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  L_Martinez takes the player out!! 
          ...  The ref turns away!! 
Min. 87 :(mnc) S_McTominay plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  L_Diaz keeps possession instead! 
          ...  He runs towards the goal now! 
          ...  A great volley from L_Diaz ! 
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  What a great finish 
          ...  The Manchester City fans chant his name! 
          ...  No more than a consolation goal surely! 
          ...  Everton 5-2 Manchester City ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(mnc) R_Firmino gets possession in his own half 
          ...  R_Firmino strikes a wicked curler ! 
          ...  It grazes the bar 
          ...  And goes over 
          ...  Oh so close there! 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************



Match Details
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Venue                : Goodison Park
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Everton Match Info
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Best player          : L_Delap (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : L_Delap (35,68,75), N_Broadhead (40), G_Martinelli (52)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player          : L_Diaz
Scorers              : Joao_Pedro (9), L_Diaz (87)
Sent Off             : O_Zinchenko (49)
Booked               : B_Brobbey (19)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                                 Everton  |    Manchester City
Attempts on Goal     :          21        |       22
Off target           :           9        |       12
On target            :          12        |       10
Possession           :          54        |       46
Corners              :           4        |       4
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           5        |       2
Fouls                :           7        |       7
Key Tackles          :           5        |       6
Key Passes           :          14        |       13
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Final Score          : Everton 5 - 2 Manchester City
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Player Statistics - Everton
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Gregor_Kobel   GK  25   1   1   1  26 |  71  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  32   0   0   0
J_Kimmich      DF   1  20   7   2  26 |  66   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   8  36   8
L_Martinez     DF   1  22  12   7  27 |  95   0   3   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  39  10   4
Lewis_Gibson   DF   1  21  15   3  23 |  95   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
L_Matheson     DF   1  21  15   4  20 |  95   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   1
M_Manchon      MF   1  10  21  14  21 |  95   0   0   4   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  40   2
N_Broadhead    MF   2   2  21  14  21 |  61   0   0   1   0   3   1   0   0   0   0  10  29
J_Grealish     MF   1   3  23  13  23 |  68   0   0   2   1   2   0   0   0   0   0  38   6
G_Martinelli   FW   1   7  13  26  26 |  68   0   0   1   0   5   1   0   0   0   0  10  31
L_Delap        FW   1   8  14  25  31 |  95   0   1   0   0   5   3   0   0   0  13   0  71
L_Bailey       AM   1   3  23  15  23 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
C_Hunt         GK  24   3   3   1  22 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -12   0   0   0
Ridle_Baku     DF   1  22  14   4  23 |  29   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Ascacibar    DM   1  13  20   6  25 |  34   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   8   8   8
E_Eze          MF   1   8  21  15  27 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Richarlison    FW   1   4  14  24  34 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

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  27   1   1   1  23 |  95   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -28   0   0   0
Pedro_Porro    DF   1  23  15   9  24 |  95   0   3   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  39  10   6
C_Coady        DF   1  22   6   4  26 |  95   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  26   0   6
O_Zinchenko    DF   1  22  14   8  27 |  50   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   1   0  -7   3  -6
N_Semedo       DF   1  21  13   3  24 |  95   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  10   0
S_McTominay    MF   1  10  21   6  27 |  95   0   0   3   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  48   1
A_MacAllister  MF   1  13  23  14  34 |  74   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   2
C_Pulisic      MF   1   2  21  13  24 |  95   0   0   1   0   4   0   0   0   0   0  10   8
L_Diaz         AM   1  10  23  16  27 |  95   0   0   4   1   2   1   0   0   0   0  58  24
B_Brobbey      FW   1   5  14  22  21 |  95   0   0   1   0   2   0   1   0   0  -3   7   1
Joao_Pedro     FW   1   6  13  24  28 |  76   0   0   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0  29
A_Areola       GK  22   1   1   1  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Pipa           DF   1  21  11   3  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Yates        DF   1  20  11   3  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
I_Gundogan     MF   1  10  21   8  24 |  21   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Firmino      FW   1   3   8  20  24 |  19   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
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