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Season 22 Archive: Elite FA Cup, Group E Game 2
Manchester City 3 - 1 FC Porto
Elite FA Cup Groups Match, Manchester City vs. FC Porto (Thu May 19)
Manchester City | FC Porto
3-5-2 E | 4-1-2-1-2 C
Scott Matthews | Shaun Winzor
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S_Scuffet GK | GK D_Marshall
C_Barr DF | DF P_Rodriguez
E_Johnson DF | DF J_Conroy
Breno DF | DF B_Moore
R_Pletikosa MF | DF A_Kerzhakov
P_Do_Shaw MF | DM G_Fofana
S_Arrache MF | MF K_Kong
Jinky MF | MF Di_Maria
Matheus MF | AM Song_Billong
Tone FW | FW E_Adebayor
Yeboah FW | FW L_Massu
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P_Out SUB | SUB Helton
L_Alberto SUB | SUB H_Almeida
A_Andanov SUB | SUB Gandolf
F_Zappa SUB | SUB J_R_Riquelme
D_Rommedahl SUB | SUB S_Morison
Referee: J_Underhill (Scotland)
Min. 1 :(fcp) K_Kong with a simple pass to Song_Billong
... Song_Billong with the 40 yard drive !
... But S_Scuffet makes an easy save
Min. 2 :(fcp) B_Moore with the diagonal pass G_Fofana
... Breno anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 4 :(fcp) A_Kerzhakov with the nod to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor looks to see where S_Scuffet is!
... He shoots!
... S_Scuffet gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 5 :(fcp) K_Kong looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to A_Kerzhakov
... A_Kerzhakov tries to lob the keeper !
... It sails over!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 8 :(mnc) Tone spits at Di_Maria
... J_Underhill tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 9 :(fcp) Song_Billong looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to E_Adebayor
... But he loses control of it
... Yeboah belts it clear
Min. 11 :(fcp) J_Conroy finds a hole in the defence
... The defence was sleeping
... He made a fantastic run though
... But Matheus clears the ball to safety
Min. 13 :(fcp) E_Adebayor with a well-controlled run
... E_Adebayor tries the lob from 30 yards !
... But S_Scuffet punches it away
... He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 14 :(mnc) Jinky brings it under control
... He takes on P_Rodriguez
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Yeboah!
... Yeboah tries to chip the ball over D_Marshall!
... It hits off a defender!
... D_Marshall is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... P_Do_Shaw curls it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of D_Marshall
Min. 16 :(mnc) Breno hits a hard pass to Jinky
... Jinky from 20 yards !
... But D_Marshall palms it behind
... J_Underhill has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 17 :(mnc) Jinky with the diagonal pass R_Pletikosa
... Cleared by J_Conroy
Min. 17 :(fcp) K_Kong runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off C_Barr back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... K_Kong chases it through, he must score !
... S_Scuffet parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 18 :(mnc) S_Arrache with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... Tone gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... A glorious effort by Tone !
... It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 20 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play E
Min. 20 :(mnc) R_Pletikosa beats G_Fofana
... He muscled him off the ball
... R_Pletikosa goes for goal !
... D_Marshall manages to turn it behind
Min. 20 :(mnc) E_Johnson swings at L_Massu
... J_Underhill has seen it!
... He deserves punishment for that!
... J_Underhill calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 21 :(mnc) S_Arrache with the first time pass to Yeboah
... Yeboah chases it through, he must score !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 22 :(fcp) Di_Maria retreats under pressure
... He hoofs the ball up field
... Song_Billong gets on the end of it
... Matheus rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
... That's a foul!!
... J_Underhill tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 23 :(mnc) Jinky looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to Tone
... But A_Kerzhakov clears the danger
Min. 27 :(mnc) Matheus fires over a low cross to Tone
... A well-placed shot from Tone !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 28 :(mnc) Matheus finds Yeboah in the box
... Yeboah with a terrific drive !
... D_Marshall won't get to that!
... GOAL !!
... Superb finish!!!
... Manchester City go in front now with that goal!
... Manchester City 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 28 :(fcp) G_Fofana has it now
... He takes on Yeboah
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Massu!
... A thundering drive by L_Massu !
... S_Scuffet watches it sail wide!
Min. 29 :(mnc) Matheus drives it forward to E_Johnson
... E_Johnson tries to beat D_Marshall from outside the area!
... D_Marshall can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... D_Marshall makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 33 :(mnc) Jinky with a measured pass to Yeboah
... But J_Conroy wins the ball with a sliding challenge
... CORNER!
... S_Arrache swings it in!
... J_Conroy wins the ball
... And he clears the danger
Min. 33 :(mnc) R_Pletikosa is clutching his leg!
... He gets to his feet
... He signals to the bench he can't carry on
Min. 33 :(mnc) A_Andanov is going to be brought on
... R_Pletikosa is leaving the pitch
... He hasn't had the best of games today
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 34 :(mnc) P_Do_Shaw moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Tone
... Tone hits the ball first time!
... He miskicks the ball
... He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 34 :(fcp) Song_Billong runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to L_Massu
... But Matheus barges him off the ball
Min. 35 :(mnc) Yeboah has space to run with the ball
... P_Rodriguez hits it out for a corner
... CORNER!
... E_Johnson chips the ball in towards the far post!
... D_Marshall fists it away!
Min. 36 :(mnc) Jinky is forced back with the ball
... He belts the ball up field
... A_Andanov latches onto the end of it
... A_Andanov bears down on goal!
... GOAL !!
... He rips off his shirt and spins it in the air
... Manchester City 2-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 37 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 38 :(fcp) K_Kong looks around for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to Song_Billong
... A skilful effort from Song_Billong !
... But he puts it wide
Min. 42 :(mnc) Jinky beats his marker
... Jinky has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... Saved by D_Marshall
Min. 42 :(fcp) B_Moore plays the early ball across the box to find L_Massu in space
... Matheus gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(mnc) A_Andanov holds the ball up and waits for support
... He knocks the ball across to E_Johnson
... A_Kerzhakov reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 45 :(fcp) E_Adebayor nutmegs Breno
... E_Adebayor tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
... S_Scuffet gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 46 :(fcp) K_Kong 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 L_Massu
... L_Massu hits the ball first time!
... S_Scuffet with a great save
... And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 47 :(fcp) K_Kong unselfishly lays the ball back to Song_Billong
... Song_Billong with the shot on net !
... GOAL !!
... Rifled home!
... The FC Porto fans go wild!
... Manchester City 2-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 48 :(fcp) E_Adebayor leaves Breno standing
... E_Adebayor sees S_Scuffet off his line !
... But S_Scuffet makes a fine save
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Manchester City 2-1 FC Porto
Min. 46 :(fcp) G_Fofana is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... E_Adebayor latches onto the ball
... E_Adebayor with the attempt at goal!
... S_Scuffet saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 49 :(fcp) K_Kong lobs the ball over the defence
... Di_Maria latches on to it
... Di_Maria curls it towards the top corner !
... It takes a deflection!
... But goes wide!
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria floats the ball in!
... L_Massu loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... S_Scuffet with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 50 :(mnc) Matheus with an inch perfect pass to Jinky
... Jinky with a bicycle kick !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... D_Marshall dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had D_Marshall beaten!
Min. 51 :(mnc) Tone works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Breno
... Superbly timed tackle by E_Adebayor
... He made it look easy
Min. 53 :(fcp) FC Porto altered their play to a E strategy
Min. 53 :(mnc) Tone breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on D_Marshall!
... E_Adebayor brings him down!
... RED CARD!!
... He's been hard done by for that!!
Min. 54 :(mnc) Yeboah beats G_Fofana
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... Yeboah launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 55 :(mnc) A_Andanov controls it well
... He nutmegs P_Rodriguez
... He puts in Yeboah!
... J_Conroy robs him of the ball
Min. 58 :(fcp) Song_Billong with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past C_Barr
... Song_Billong flicks the header toward the far post!
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 59 :(mnc) Matheus hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... Tone latches onto it!
... P_Rodriguez slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 61 :(fcp) K_Kong hits in a shot!
... It hits the defender
... L_Massu collects the loose ball!
... A skilful effort from L_Massu !
... But he somehow misses
... That was a woeful effort
Min. 62 :(fcp) There's going to be a change
... H_Almeida will come on for P_Rodriguez and play DF
Min. 62 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace K_Kong
... He'll play as a AM
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 62 :(fcp) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems FC Porto will now be playing A
Min. 63 :(fcp) Song_Billong back heels to find A_Kerzhakov in space
... Excellent sliding challenge by C_Barr
... He timed it well
Min. 65 :(mnc) L_Alberto replaces E_Johnson to play as a DF
Min. 65 :(mnc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... D_Rommedahl will come on for Yeboah and play MF
Min. 65 :(mnc) A_Andanov with the first time flick to Tone
... Tone gets up high for the header !
... But D_Marshall makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 68 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme feeds the ball through the middle
... J_Conroy runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... L_Alberto with an awful challenge
Min. 68 :(fcp) Song_Billong knocks it forward
... L_Alberto slips
... J_Conroy gets to it!
... J_Conroy with the chance !
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 70 :(fcp) S_Morison is being brought on
... L_Massu is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 71 :(mnc) Tone breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on D_Marshall!
... H_Almeida brings him down!
... J_Underhill tries to calm him down
... FREE KICK
... Just past the halfway line
... S_Arrache plays it short to L_Alberto
... G_Fofana takes the player out!!
... The ref turns away!!
Min. 73 :(mnc) P_Do_Shaw with a short pass to find C_Barr
... C_Barr tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
... D_Marshall makes a comfortable save
... He wasn't troubled there
Min. 73 :(fcp) S_Morison finds his way through
... They tried to play the offside trap
... A_Andanov beats him to the ball
Min. 74 :(mnc) P_Do_Shaw runs at H_Almeida
... He takes it past him
... P_Do_Shaw tries the lob from 30 yards !
... D_Marshall saves it
... He got his body behind the ball there
Min. 74 :(fcp) J_Conroy beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds B_Moore
... B_Moore with a stunning strike !
... S_Scuffet parries it
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria plays it towards the near post!
... S_Morison gets to it!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 75 :(fcp) G_Fofana sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to J_Conroy
... J_Conroy hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But S_Scuffet punches it away
Min. 76 :(fcp) Di_Maria with a slide rule pass to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme drives the ball low !
... S_Scuffet gathers it easily
Min. 77 :(mnc) S_Arrache takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to D_Rommedahl
... From long range D_Rommedahl bends the ball towards goal!
... D_Marshall gets a hand to it!!
... GOAL !!
... He just couldn't keep it out!
... Manchester City 3-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 79 :(fcp) J_Conroy looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to S_Morison
... S_Morison with a bicycle kick !
... S_Scuffet won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 80 :(mnc) D_Rommedahl steps over the ball
... He nutmegs G_Fofana
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... D_Rommedahl with a stunning strike !
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... P_Do_Shaw hits it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of D_Marshall
Min. 82 :(fcp) G_Fofana plays a long ball to S_Morison
... P_Do_Shaw plays it back
... S_Scuffet slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria drives it into the box!
... S_Scuffet jumps well to claim it!
Min. 83 :(mnc) A_Andanov with a penetrating pass to P_Do_Shaw
... P_Do_Shaw blasts it at the goal !
... But D_Marshall with the difficult save
Min. 84 :(fcp) B_Moore drives it across the face of the goal J_R_Riquelme
... P_Do_Shaw takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 85 :(mnc) A_Andanov with a reverse pass to S_Arrache
... S_Arrache tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... D_Marshall with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 86 :(mnc) L_Alberto uses his feet well to turn on the ball
... G_Fofana with an inch perfect tackle
... The whistle has gone! Incredible!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... C_Barr fires it towards the goal
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... A_Andanov chips the ball into the area!
... D_Marshall reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 87 :(mnc) Jinky retreats under pressure
... He hoofs the ball up field
... D_Rommedahl gets on the end of it
... J_Conroy wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... S_Arrache crosses it in!
... D_Marshall comes out and claims it!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme takes possession
... He has his back towards goal
... He turns well
... Fine tackle by Jinky
... But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 90 :(mnc) Jinky is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to L_Alberto
... L_Alberto with the drive!
... D_Marshall watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 91 :(mnc) P_Do_Shaw retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... Breno latches onto the end of it
... B_Moore knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But J_Underhill just turns away!
Min. 91 :(fcp) Di_Maria squares it to J_R_Riquelme
... Well executed sliding challenge from C_Barr
Min. 92 :(mnc) D_Rommedahl is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to Breno
... Breno fires the shot in!
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... Matheus chips the ball in towards the back post!
... D_Marshall reads it well, and claims it!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : City Of Manchester Stadium
Attendance : 37,000
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player : Jinky (Man of the Match)
Scorers : Yeboah (28), A_Andanov (36), D_Rommedahl (77)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : E_Johnson (20)
Injured : R_Pletikosa (33)
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : K_Kong
Scorers : Song_Billong (47)
Sent Off : E_Adebayor (53)
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Manchester City | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 23 | 22
Off target : 12 | 9
On target : 11 | 13
Possession : 50 | 50
Corners : 7 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 1
Yellow Cards : 1 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 6
Key Tackles : 11 | 11
Key Passes : 26 | 24
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Final Score : Manchester City 3 - 1 FC Porto
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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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S_Scuffet GK 37 5 1 4 41 | 95 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 0 0 0
C_Barr DF 2 28 12 9 27 | 95 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 0 6
E_Johnson DF 1 27 8 5 31 | 68 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 18 18 19
Breno DF 2 26 10 10 16 | 95 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 1
R_Pletikosa MF 3 10 28 8 40 | 33 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
P_Do_Shaw MF 2 9 27 8 25 | 95 0 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 30 10
S_Arrache MF 1 6 27 9 38 | 95 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 45 5
Jinky MF 3 8 27 8 41 | 95 0 1 7 1 3 0 0 0 0 40 105 31
Matheus MF 1 7 25 3 31 | 95 0 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 60 65 0
Tone FW 2 7 8 28 31 | 95 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 10 8
Yeboah FW 1 7 7 27 31 | 68 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 20 0 23
P_Out GK 12 5 4 7 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Alberto DF 2 32 14 8 28 | 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
A_Andanov MF 2 7 28 8 25 | 62 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 20 50 20
F_Zappa MF 1 6 27 2 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Rommedahl MF 2 6 9 26 27 | 27 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 10 21
Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Marshall GK 39 7 5 7 14 | 95 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0
P_Rodriguez DF 2 31 9 10 28 | 65 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
J_Conroy DF 2 28 12 9 21 | 95 0 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 100 20 6
B_Moore DF 2 27 13 11 20 | 95 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 30 5
A_Kerzhakov DF 1 24 11 7 42 | 95 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 10 1
G_Fofana DM 1 16 25 7 21 | 95 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 40 0
K_Kong MF 1 6 30 9 18 | 65 0 0 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 85 5
Di_Maria MF 1 6 27 5 37 | 95 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
Song_Billong AM 3 6 25 17 25 | 95 0 0 4 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 40 27
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 28 35 | 56 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 -10 -30 -5
L_Massu FW 1 7 10 26 13 | 73 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
Helton GK 29 1 1 2 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Almeida DF 2 27 12 10 29 | 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gandolf DM 2 19 27 8 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_R_Riquelme AM 3 6 26 20 34 | 30 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 28 36 | 22 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -18
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Manchester City | FC Porto
3-5-2 E | 4-1-2-1-2 C
Scott Matthews | Shaun Winzor
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S_Scuffet GK | GK D_Marshall
C_Barr DF | DF P_Rodriguez
E_Johnson DF | DF J_Conroy
Breno DF | DF B_Moore
R_Pletikosa MF | DF A_Kerzhakov
P_Do_Shaw MF | DM G_Fofana
S_Arrache MF | MF K_Kong
Jinky MF | MF Di_Maria
Matheus MF | AM Song_Billong
Tone FW | FW E_Adebayor
Yeboah FW | FW L_Massu
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P_Out SUB | SUB Helton
L_Alberto SUB | SUB H_Almeida
A_Andanov SUB | SUB Gandolf
F_Zappa SUB | SUB J_R_Riquelme
D_Rommedahl SUB | SUB S_Morison
Referee: J_Underhill (Scotland)
Min. 1 :(fcp) K_Kong with a simple pass to Song_Billong
... Song_Billong with the 40 yard drive !
... But S_Scuffet makes an easy save
Min. 2 :(fcp) B_Moore with the diagonal pass G_Fofana
... Breno anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 4 :(fcp) A_Kerzhakov with the nod to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor looks to see where S_Scuffet is!
... He shoots!
... S_Scuffet gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 5 :(fcp) K_Kong looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to A_Kerzhakov
... A_Kerzhakov tries to lob the keeper !
... It sails over!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 8 :(mnc) Tone spits at Di_Maria
... J_Underhill tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 9 :(fcp) Song_Billong looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to E_Adebayor
... But he loses control of it
... Yeboah belts it clear
Min. 11 :(fcp) J_Conroy finds a hole in the defence
... The defence was sleeping
... He made a fantastic run though
... But Matheus clears the ball to safety
Min. 13 :(fcp) E_Adebayor with a well-controlled run
... E_Adebayor tries the lob from 30 yards !
... But S_Scuffet punches it away
... He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 14 :(mnc) Jinky brings it under control
... He takes on P_Rodriguez
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Yeboah!
... Yeboah tries to chip the ball over D_Marshall!
... It hits off a defender!
... D_Marshall is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... P_Do_Shaw curls it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of D_Marshall
Min. 16 :(mnc) Breno hits a hard pass to Jinky
... Jinky from 20 yards !
... But D_Marshall palms it behind
... J_Underhill has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 17 :(mnc) Jinky with the diagonal pass R_Pletikosa
... Cleared by J_Conroy
Min. 17 :(fcp) K_Kong runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off C_Barr back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... K_Kong chases it through, he must score !
... S_Scuffet parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 18 :(mnc) S_Arrache with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... Tone gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... A glorious effort by Tone !
... It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 20 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play E
Min. 20 :(mnc) R_Pletikosa beats G_Fofana
... He muscled him off the ball
... R_Pletikosa goes for goal !
... D_Marshall manages to turn it behind
Min. 20 :(mnc) E_Johnson swings at L_Massu
... J_Underhill has seen it!
... He deserves punishment for that!
... J_Underhill calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 21 :(mnc) S_Arrache with the first time pass to Yeboah
... Yeboah chases it through, he must score !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 22 :(fcp) Di_Maria retreats under pressure
... He hoofs the ball up field
... Song_Billong gets on the end of it
... Matheus rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
... That's a foul!!
... J_Underhill tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 23 :(mnc) Jinky looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to Tone
... But A_Kerzhakov clears the danger
Min. 27 :(mnc) Matheus fires over a low cross to Tone
... A well-placed shot from Tone !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 28 :(mnc) Matheus finds Yeboah in the box
... Yeboah with a terrific drive !
... D_Marshall won't get to that!
... GOAL !!
... Superb finish!!!
... Manchester City go in front now with that goal!
... Manchester City 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 28 :(fcp) G_Fofana has it now
... He takes on Yeboah
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Massu!
... A thundering drive by L_Massu !
... S_Scuffet watches it sail wide!
Min. 29 :(mnc) Matheus drives it forward to E_Johnson
... E_Johnson tries to beat D_Marshall from outside the area!
... D_Marshall can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... D_Marshall makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 33 :(mnc) Jinky with a measured pass to Yeboah
... But J_Conroy wins the ball with a sliding challenge
... CORNER!
... S_Arrache swings it in!
... J_Conroy wins the ball
... And he clears the danger
Min. 33 :(mnc) R_Pletikosa is clutching his leg!
... He gets to his feet
... He signals to the bench he can't carry on
Min. 33 :(mnc) A_Andanov is going to be brought on
... R_Pletikosa is leaving the pitch
... He hasn't had the best of games today
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 34 :(mnc) P_Do_Shaw moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Tone
... Tone hits the ball first time!
... He miskicks the ball
... He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 34 :(fcp) Song_Billong runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to L_Massu
... But Matheus barges him off the ball
Min. 35 :(mnc) Yeboah has space to run with the ball
... P_Rodriguez hits it out for a corner
... CORNER!
... E_Johnson chips the ball in towards the far post!
... D_Marshall fists it away!
Min. 36 :(mnc) Jinky is forced back with the ball
... He belts the ball up field
... A_Andanov latches onto the end of it
... A_Andanov bears down on goal!
... GOAL !!
... He rips off his shirt and spins it in the air
... Manchester City 2-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 37 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 38 :(fcp) K_Kong looks around for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to Song_Billong
... A skilful effort from Song_Billong !
... But he puts it wide
Min. 42 :(mnc) Jinky beats his marker
... Jinky has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... Saved by D_Marshall
Min. 42 :(fcp) B_Moore plays the early ball across the box to find L_Massu in space
... Matheus gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(mnc) A_Andanov holds the ball up and waits for support
... He knocks the ball across to E_Johnson
... A_Kerzhakov reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 45 :(fcp) E_Adebayor nutmegs Breno
... E_Adebayor tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
... S_Scuffet gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 46 :(fcp) K_Kong 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 L_Massu
... L_Massu hits the ball first time!
... S_Scuffet with a great save
... And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 47 :(fcp) K_Kong unselfishly lays the ball back to Song_Billong
... Song_Billong with the shot on net !
... GOAL !!
... Rifled home!
... The FC Porto fans go wild!
... Manchester City 2-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 48 :(fcp) E_Adebayor leaves Breno standing
... E_Adebayor sees S_Scuffet off his line !
... But S_Scuffet makes a fine save
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Manchester City 2-1 FC Porto
Min. 46 :(fcp) G_Fofana is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... E_Adebayor latches onto the ball
... E_Adebayor with the attempt at goal!
... S_Scuffet saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 49 :(fcp) K_Kong lobs the ball over the defence
... Di_Maria latches on to it
... Di_Maria curls it towards the top corner !
... It takes a deflection!
... But goes wide!
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria floats the ball in!
... L_Massu loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... S_Scuffet with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 50 :(mnc) Matheus with an inch perfect pass to Jinky
... Jinky with a bicycle kick !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... D_Marshall dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had D_Marshall beaten!
Min. 51 :(mnc) Tone works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Breno
... Superbly timed tackle by E_Adebayor
... He made it look easy
Min. 53 :(fcp) FC Porto altered their play to a E strategy
Min. 53 :(mnc) Tone breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on D_Marshall!
... E_Adebayor brings him down!
... RED CARD!!
... He's been hard done by for that!!
Min. 54 :(mnc) Yeboah beats G_Fofana
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... Yeboah launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 55 :(mnc) A_Andanov controls it well
... He nutmegs P_Rodriguez
... He puts in Yeboah!
... J_Conroy robs him of the ball
Min. 58 :(fcp) Song_Billong with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past C_Barr
... Song_Billong flicks the header toward the far post!
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 59 :(mnc) Matheus hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... Tone latches onto it!
... P_Rodriguez slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 61 :(fcp) K_Kong hits in a shot!
... It hits the defender
... L_Massu collects the loose ball!
... A skilful effort from L_Massu !
... But he somehow misses
... That was a woeful effort
Min. 62 :(fcp) There's going to be a change
... H_Almeida will come on for P_Rodriguez and play DF
Min. 62 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace K_Kong
... He'll play as a AM
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 62 :(fcp) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems FC Porto will now be playing A
Min. 63 :(fcp) Song_Billong back heels to find A_Kerzhakov in space
... Excellent sliding challenge by C_Barr
... He timed it well
Min. 65 :(mnc) L_Alberto replaces E_Johnson to play as a DF
Min. 65 :(mnc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... D_Rommedahl will come on for Yeboah and play MF
Min. 65 :(mnc) A_Andanov with the first time flick to Tone
... Tone gets up high for the header !
... But D_Marshall makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 68 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme feeds the ball through the middle
... J_Conroy runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... L_Alberto with an awful challenge
Min. 68 :(fcp) Song_Billong knocks it forward
... L_Alberto slips
... J_Conroy gets to it!
... J_Conroy with the chance !
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 70 :(fcp) S_Morison is being brought on
... L_Massu is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 71 :(mnc) Tone breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on D_Marshall!
... H_Almeida brings him down!
... J_Underhill tries to calm him down
... FREE KICK
... Just past the halfway line
... S_Arrache plays it short to L_Alberto
... G_Fofana takes the player out!!
... The ref turns away!!
Min. 73 :(mnc) P_Do_Shaw with a short pass to find C_Barr
... C_Barr tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
... D_Marshall makes a comfortable save
... He wasn't troubled there
Min. 73 :(fcp) S_Morison finds his way through
... They tried to play the offside trap
... A_Andanov beats him to the ball
Min. 74 :(mnc) P_Do_Shaw runs at H_Almeida
... He takes it past him
... P_Do_Shaw tries the lob from 30 yards !
... D_Marshall saves it
... He got his body behind the ball there
Min. 74 :(fcp) J_Conroy beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds B_Moore
... B_Moore with a stunning strike !
... S_Scuffet parries it
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria plays it towards the near post!
... S_Morison gets to it!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 75 :(fcp) G_Fofana sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to J_Conroy
... J_Conroy hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But S_Scuffet punches it away
Min. 76 :(fcp) Di_Maria with a slide rule pass to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme drives the ball low !
... S_Scuffet gathers it easily
Min. 77 :(mnc) S_Arrache takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to D_Rommedahl
... From long range D_Rommedahl bends the ball towards goal!
... D_Marshall gets a hand to it!!
... GOAL !!
... He just couldn't keep it out!
... Manchester City 3-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 79 :(fcp) J_Conroy looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to S_Morison
... S_Morison with a bicycle kick !
... S_Scuffet won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 80 :(mnc) D_Rommedahl steps over the ball
... He nutmegs G_Fofana
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... D_Rommedahl with a stunning strike !
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... P_Do_Shaw hits it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of D_Marshall
Min. 82 :(fcp) G_Fofana plays a long ball to S_Morison
... P_Do_Shaw plays it back
... S_Scuffet slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria drives it into the box!
... S_Scuffet jumps well to claim it!
Min. 83 :(mnc) A_Andanov with a penetrating pass to P_Do_Shaw
... P_Do_Shaw blasts it at the goal !
... But D_Marshall with the difficult save
Min. 84 :(fcp) B_Moore drives it across the face of the goal J_R_Riquelme
... P_Do_Shaw takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 85 :(mnc) A_Andanov with a reverse pass to S_Arrache
... S_Arrache tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... D_Marshall with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 86 :(mnc) L_Alberto uses his feet well to turn on the ball
... G_Fofana with an inch perfect tackle
... The whistle has gone! Incredible!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... C_Barr fires it towards the goal
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... A_Andanov chips the ball into the area!
... D_Marshall reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 87 :(mnc) Jinky retreats under pressure
... He hoofs the ball up field
... D_Rommedahl gets on the end of it
... J_Conroy wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... S_Arrache crosses it in!
... D_Marshall comes out and claims it!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme takes possession
... He has his back towards goal
... He turns well
... Fine tackle by Jinky
... But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 90 :(mnc) Jinky is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to L_Alberto
... L_Alberto with the drive!
... D_Marshall watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 91 :(mnc) P_Do_Shaw retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... Breno latches onto the end of it
... B_Moore knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But J_Underhill just turns away!
Min. 91 :(fcp) Di_Maria squares it to J_R_Riquelme
... Well executed sliding challenge from C_Barr
Min. 92 :(mnc) D_Rommedahl is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to Breno
... Breno fires the shot in!
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... Matheus chips the ball in towards the back post!
... D_Marshall reads it well, and claims it!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : City Of Manchester Stadium
Attendance : 37,000
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player : Jinky (Man of the Match)
Scorers : Yeboah (28), A_Andanov (36), D_Rommedahl (77)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : E_Johnson (20)
Injured : R_Pletikosa (33)
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : K_Kong
Scorers : Song_Billong (47)
Sent Off : E_Adebayor (53)
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Manchester City | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 23 | 22
Off target : 12 | 9
On target : 11 | 13
Possession : 50 | 50
Corners : 7 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 1
Yellow Cards : 1 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 6
Key Tackles : 11 | 11
Key Passes : 26 | 24
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Final Score : Manchester City 3 - 1 FC Porto
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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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S_Scuffet GK 37 5 1 4 41 | 95 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 0 0 0
C_Barr DF 2 28 12 9 27 | 95 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 0 6
E_Johnson DF 1 27 8 5 31 | 68 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 18 18 19
Breno DF 2 26 10 10 16 | 95 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 1
R_Pletikosa MF 3 10 28 8 40 | 33 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
P_Do_Shaw MF 2 9 27 8 25 | 95 0 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 30 10
S_Arrache MF 1 6 27 9 38 | 95 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 45 5
Jinky MF 3 8 27 8 41 | 95 0 1 7 1 3 0 0 0 0 40 105 31
Matheus MF 1 7 25 3 31 | 95 0 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 60 65 0
Tone FW 2 7 8 28 31 | 95 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 10 8
Yeboah FW 1 7 7 27 31 | 68 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 20 0 23
P_Out GK 12 5 4 7 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Alberto DF 2 32 14 8 28 | 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
A_Andanov MF 2 7 28 8 25 | 62 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 20 50 20
F_Zappa MF 1 6 27 2 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Rommedahl MF 2 6 9 26 27 | 27 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 10 21
Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Marshall GK 39 7 5 7 14 | 95 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0
P_Rodriguez DF 2 31 9 10 28 | 65 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
J_Conroy DF 2 28 12 9 21 | 95 0 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 100 20 6
B_Moore DF 2 27 13 11 20 | 95 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 30 5
A_Kerzhakov DF 1 24 11 7 42 | 95 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 10 1
G_Fofana DM 1 16 25 7 21 | 95 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 40 0
K_Kong MF 1 6 30 9 18 | 65 0 0 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 85 5
Di_Maria MF 1 6 27 5 37 | 95 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
Song_Billong AM 3 6 25 17 25 | 95 0 0 4 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 40 27
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 28 35 | 56 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 -10 -30 -5
L_Massu FW 1 7 10 26 13 | 73 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
Helton GK 29 1 1 2 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Almeida DF 2 27 12 10 29 | 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gandolf DM 2 19 27 8 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_R_Riquelme AM 3 6 26 20 34 | 30 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 28 36 | 22 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -18
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