Etihad Stadium
Spectators: 7563 (Terracing: 5673,
Seating: 1739, VIP seats: 151) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Anthony Carey took the kick off in the first half of the match. Aristides Aragones succeeded in the game's 4th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aristides Aragones in the 6th minute of play forced Manchester City's goalkeeper Jim Sutton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 8 minutes, Stevie Colman mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manchester City and the Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 8th match minute, Manchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stevie Colman to maneuver through the defense. After 9 minutes, Clive Hayward mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manchester City and the Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Manchester City's Clive Hayward got a free kick in the 9th minute. Jim Sutton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aristides Aragones, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the match, Manchester City's goal looked a bit too open when Nicolae Graur came free, but Jim Sutton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Antony Kingston kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Manchester City defense, Nicolae Graur kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jim Sutton. The Manchester City fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jim Sutton should have stopped the shot. Jim Sutton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aristides Aragones, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the game, Aristides Aragones cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Jim Sutton was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aristides Aragones in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jim Sutton saved Manchester City from getting behind. Nicolae Graur took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jim Sutton. Jim Sutton dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. The audience was convinced that Elias Orland's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jim Sutton was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. Wojciech Szczęsny took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anthony Carey, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 47 minutes into the match, Manchester City's goal looked a bit too open when Aristides Aragones came free, but Jim Sutton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Aristides Aragones stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When Manchester City's Anthony Carey in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ's goalie prevented a goal. In the 55th minute Nicolae Graur shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jim Sutton saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Manchester City's Jim Sutton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aristides Aragones in the 59th minute of play. Aristides Aragones could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Jim Sutton made a huge save. Jim Sutton didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Aristides Aragones went, in the 63rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-5 was the resulting score. 71 minutes into the match, Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ's goal looked a bit too open when Stevie Colman came free, but Wojciech Szczęsny reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anthony Carey charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anthony Carey the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 73rd minute, Anthony Carey hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 75th minute, Aristides Aragones reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jim Sutton. The goal made the score 0-6. The supporters of Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ booed when Manchester City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antony Kingston didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manchester City's Anthony Carey got his second yellow card of the match in the 80th minute. The referee ordered Anthony Carey off the ground. Anthony Carey kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. In the 86th minute Nicolae Graur shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jim Sutton saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jim Sutton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aristides Aragones in the 88th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ronnie Prince during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Manchester City getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Ronnie Prince hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ's Nicolae Graur got a free kick in the 90th minute. Antony Kingston struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Wojciech Szczęsny didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manchester City. The Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.
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