Matchday 14 ~ Manchester City vs Reading

scotttttttttttttt · 11-09-2007, 12:22 AM

Man. City vs Reading

Premier League 2007/2008 | Campeonato | Day 14


Man. City				Reading

Date
2007-11-24

City
Manchester

Stadium
City of Manchester Stadium

Referee

Latest Results

Manchester City Football Club
League	Home		Away
CC	Bristol City	1-2	Man. City	V
PL	Blackburn	1-0	Man. City	D
PL	Fulham	3-3	Man. City	E
CC	Man. City	1-0	Norwich City	V
PL	Man. City	3-1	Newcastle	V

Reading Football Club 1871
League	Home		Away
CC	Swansea City	0-1	Reading	V
PL	Reading	0-3	West Ham	D
PL	Sunderland	2-1	Reading	D
PL	Reading	2-1	Wigan Ath.	V
CC	Reading	2-4	Liverpool	D

Last Matches


League	Home	Result	Away	Tournament
PL	Man. City	0-2	Reading	Premier League 2006/2007

Amo-te Benfica · 11-09-2007, 08:03 PM

Manchester City all the way, Reading cannot cause them any problems here. 3-0 win on the cards.

Brasil · 11-09-2007, 08:05 PM

I'm going to say 2-0

Comin to haunt ya · 11-09-2007, 08:06 PM

I am going to say that City will come back from that loss and win 1-0

scotttttttttttttt · 11-21-2007, 12:45 AM

Im guessing a 1-0 win to Man city.

Freddy Adu · 11-22-2007, 09:42 PM

Man City will not disapoint like last year.
2-1 Manc!

Freddy Adu · 11-24-2007, 01:52 AM

Manchester City v Reading

It is no accident that Man City are currently flying high in third place of the league. In fact, I have been extremely impressed with their outstanding response since being thrashed 6-0 by Chelsea. How so many England fans wish Sven was still England manager now!

City’s only downfall is perhaps a tactic which has worked well for them so far but will soon wear out-a 4-5-1 formation. Surprisingly, Sven only plays one striker up front instead of the traditional two, but perhaps if he tried playing a 4-4-2 he may get a bit more out of his team. Also, players like Bianchi and Geovanni will be feeling unhappy, so it is vital that Sven plays them more often.

Reading are extremely inconsistent this year, but they still find themselves in a comfortable twelfth position. However, they are appalling away from home, having only one point on their travels and having conceded 19 goals in 5 games. Away form clearly has to improve if Reading are to finish in the top ten. Then again, it hasn’t been recognized that Kevin Doyle has recently upped his performances and is finally getting some well deserved goals.

Hity should win this game going by performances this year, but on paper, Reading do have enough to stop them. Both sides have good attacking quality, but Reading have a more adaptive squad, which could gain them a huge advantage over City. I think that a point will be a fir result from this game.

Prediction: Home Win

Brasil · 11-24-2007, 11:49 AM

45'		Manchester C. [1 - 1] Reading

11'	[1 - 0]	M. Petrov

43'	[1 - 1]		J. Harper

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Brasil · 11-24-2007, 12:59 PM

FT		Manchester C. [2 - 1] Reading

11'	[1 - 0]	M. Petrov

43'	[1 - 1]		J. Harper

50'			S. Hunt

86'			S. Long

90'	[2 - 1]	S. Ireland

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IRELAND I FREAKING LOVE YOU!!!! YOU DID IT AGAIN!!!!! THANK GOD FOR IRELAND!!!!

Freddy Adu · 11-24-2007, 01:43 PM

My prediction was right on.
FORCA MANC!

Freddy Adu · 11-24-2007, 10:05 PM

2

Premier League

Final - City of Manchester Stadium

Attendance: 43,813

Man City

2 - 1

Reading

Martin Petrov (11)
Stephen Ireland (90)

James Harper (43)

1

Freddy Adu · 11-24-2007, 10:05 PM

Match Stats
	Man City	Reading
Shots (on Goal)	16(9)	5(3)
Fouls	12	15
Corner Kicks	2	7
Offsides	1	2
Time of Possession	63%	37%
Yellow Cards	0	2
Red Cards	0	0
Saves	7	9

Freddy Adu · 11-24-2007, 10:06 PM

Match Information Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium, England
Attendance: 43,813
Match Time: 10:00 ET
Referee: Steve Tanner

Freddy Adu · 11-24-2007, 10:06 PM

Teams
Man City	Reading
1 Andreas Isaksson	Marcus Hahnemann 1
16 Vedran Corluka	Ivar Ingimarsson 16
22 Richard Dunne	Graeme Murty 2
24 Javier Garrido	Nicky Shorey 3
2 Micah Richards	Ibrahima Sonko 5
11 Blumer Elano	Bobby Convey 17
28 Fernandes Gelson	Brynjar Gunnarsson 6
21 Dietmar Hamann	James Harper 15
7 Stephen Ireland	Stephen Hunt 10
15 Martin Petrov	Kevin Doyle 9
9 Emile Mpenza	Dave Kitson 12
Substitutes
25 Joe Hart	Adam Federici 32
3 Michael Ball	Andre Bikey 22
17 Sun Jihai	Emerse Fae 20
8 Deiberson Geovanni	John Oster 11
20 Georgios Samaras	Shane Long 24
Substitutions
S Jihai for V Corluka (43)	S Long for K Doyle (85)
G Samaras for E Mpenza (46)
D Geovanni for B Elano (58)
Yellow Cards
	Stephen Hunt (50)
	Shane Long (86)
· Club Rosters: Man City \| Reading

Freddy Adu · 11-24-2007, 10:06 PM

Man City 2-1 Reading: Late Ireland stunner
ESPNsoccernet - England - Man City v Reading Report

Freddy Adu · 11-24-2007, 10:25 PM

Manchester City 2-1 Reading

James Harper looked to have secured a point for Reading after Martin Petrov had opened the scoring, but Stephen Ireland came to Manchester City's rescue with a stoppage-time winner.

Freddy Adu · 11-24-2007, 10:25 PM

To read the full match report click here

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 12:33 AM

Stephen Ireland came to Manchester City's rescue for the second time in three games. The midfielder's stoppage-time winner made it eight successive home victories for Sven-Goran Eriksson's side.

Ireland also scored a crucial goal in the defeat of Sunderland and there was no disguising City's relief today.

James Harper looked to have secured a point for Reading after Martin Petrov had opened the scoring but they have yet to win on the road.

Bobby Convey had two half-chances for the visitors before City made the breakthrough through Petrov after 10 minutes.

Vedran Corluka began the move and released Ireland who found Elano in the area.

The Brazilian's effort rattled the post then Emile Mpenza's shot was blocked by goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann before Petrov found the net.

The finish from Petrov for his fourth goal of the season was emphatic and just the boost City wanted.

Petrov then delivered a good cross into the area but Elano was slightly off balance and failed to test the goalkeeper.

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 12:33 AM

Sweet Finish

City were growing in confidence following that early breakthrough and Elano was showing no signs of fatigue despite being on duty with Brazil in midweek.

However, they were rocked back on their heels three minutes before half-time when Reading drew level in a swift counter attack.

Convey clipped the ball inside and James Harper found the corner with a sweet finish to the delight of the travelling fans.

City were then dealt another blow immediately afterwards when Croatia full back Corluka limped off. He was replaced by Sun Jihai.

Eriksson decided to make a switch at half-time and brought on Georgios Samaras for Mpenza up front.

However, he saw his side on the back foot in the 47th minute when Kevin Doyle found space down the right.

He tried to pick out Dave Kitson in the centre but put too much weight on the pass and the chance was lost.

City hit back and Ireland tried his luck on goal from an acute angle in the 52nd minute, only for his effort to drift wide.

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 12:33 AM

Snap Shot

However, it was Reading who were beginning to string their passes together at this stage and it was the home fans who were getting slightly frustrated.

Elano was beginning to wilt and was replaced by Geovanni in the 58th minute.

Dave Kitson then made space in the area but he was unable to get the better of Richard Dunne, who blocked his path.

City were finding it hard to break Reading down and a snap shot from Geovanni in the 65th minute went narrowly over the top.

City almost regained the lead in the 71st minute when Samaras latched on to a ball from Petrov only for Hahnemann to block his effort.

Reading had not settled for a draw and Doyle picked out Kitson but his finish was wasteful.

There was a buzz of anticipation among the home fans when Geovanni shaped to take a free-kick in the 84th minute but his effort came back off the wall.

Geovanni then hooked the ball over the top from 10 yards before Ireland grabbed a dramatic winner in stoppage time.

He sent a superb volley beyond the goalkeeper after being sent up by Geovanni. It was cruel luck on Reading, who had only picked up one point on the road before the game but City march on.

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 12:33 AM

"Reading made it difficult for us. We started the match well then lost our rhythm. I was not surprised when their goal came but we deserved to get the victory."
- Sven-Goran Eriksson

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 12:34 AM

"I thought we did enough to get a draw. It was painful for us. We had a game plan as they have some good players and we looked more connected in this game than others."
- Steve Coppell

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 12:34 AM

Stephen Ireland
The midfielder scored a last-gasp winning goal for City.

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 01:18 AM

Man City 2-1 Reading
Stephen Ireland smashed home a stunning injury-time volley to break Reading hearts and maintain Manchester City's league record at Eastlands.

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 01:18 AM

Man City 2-1 Reading

Ireland celebrates his stunning last-gasp winner

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 01:18 AM

Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson on matchwinner Stephen Ireland:
"It was a great goal from Stephen. He is playing better and better, which is fantastic. Samaras played his part as did Geovanni.

"I did not expect it, especially as Geovanni had missed a great chance just a minute earlier.

"He was like a second striker near the end. Maybe that is his best position. Stephen is young, talented and has a long career in front of him."

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 01:19 AM

Reading boss Steve Coppell:
"We contributed fully to the game and it was hard to concede a goal so late on in the match.

"We went a goal down but knew that we would get a chance to get back into the match and when we equalised felt we'd get at least a point.

"The ironic thing was that all the delightful football they play they got the winner with a long ball."

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 02:05 AM

Man City: Isaksson, Corluka (Jihai 43), Richards, Dunne, Garrido, Gelson, Hamann, Ireland, Petrov, Elano (Geovanni 58), Mpenza (Samaras 46).
Subs Not Used: Hart, Ball.

Goals: Petrov 11, Ireland 90.

Reading: Hahnemann, Murty, Sonko, Ingimarsson, Shorey, Hunt, Gunnarsson, Harper, Convey, Doyle (Long 85), Kitson.
Subs Not Used: Federici, Oster, Fae, Bikey.

Booked: Hunt, Long.

Goals: Harper 43.

Att: 43,813.

Ref: Steve Tanner (Somerset).

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11-09-2007, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Amo-te Benfica Soccer Forums Rookie Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Inglaterra Posts: 14,151 vCash: 18931 Rep Points: 645	Manchester City all the way, Reading cannot cause them any problems here. 3-0 win on the cards.

11-09-2007, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brasil Soccer Forums Rookie Offline Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 20,159 vCash: 23720747 Rep Points: 1487	I'm going to say 2-0

11-09-2007, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Comin to haunt ya Soccer Forums Benchwarmer Offline Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 35 vCash: 500 Rep Points: 31	I am going to say that City will come back from that loss and win 1-0

11-21-2007, 12:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
scotttttttttttttt Soccer Forums Rookie Offline Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 4,674 vCash: 300 Rep Points: 1448	Im guessing a 1-0 win to Man city.

11-22-2007, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Man City will not disapoint like last year. 2-1 Manc!

11-24-2007, 01:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Manchester City v Reading It is no accident that Man City are currently flying high in third place of the league. In fact, I have been extremely impressed with their outstanding response since being thrashed 6-0 by Chelsea. How so many England fans wish Sven was still England manager now! City’s only downfall is perhaps a tactic which has worked well for them so far but will soon wear out-a 4-5-1 formation. Surprisingly, Sven only plays one striker up front instead of the traditional two, but perhaps if he tried playing a 4-4-2 he may get a bit more out of his team. Also, players like Bianchi and Geovanni will be feeling unhappy, so it is vital that Sven plays them more often. Reading are extremely inconsistent this year, but they still find themselves in a comfortable twelfth position. However, they are appalling away from home, having only one point on their travels and having conceded 19 goals in 5 games. Away form clearly has to improve if Reading are to finish in the top ten. Then again, it hasn’t been recognized that Kevin Doyle has recently upped his performances and is finally getting some well deserved goals. Hity should win this game going by performances this year, but on paper, Reading do have enough to stop them. Both sides have good attacking quality, but Reading have a more adaptive squad, which could gain them a huge advantage over City. I think that a point will be a fir result from this game. Prediction: Home Win

11-24-2007, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	My prediction was right on. FORCA MANC!

11-24-2007, 10:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Match Information Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium, England Attendance: 43,813 Match Time: 10:00 ET Referee: Steve Tanner

11-24-2007, 10:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Man City 2-1 Reading: Late Ireland stunner ESPNsoccernet - England - Man City v Reading Report

11-24-2007, 10:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Manchester City 2-1 Reading James Harper looked to have secured a point for Reading after Martin Petrov had opened the scoring, but Stephen Ireland came to Manchester City's rescue with a stoppage-time winner.

11-24-2007, 10:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	To read the full match report click here

11-25-2007, 12:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Stephen Ireland came to Manchester City's rescue for the second time in three games. The midfielder's stoppage-time winner made it eight successive home victories for Sven-Goran Eriksson's side. Ireland also scored a crucial goal in the defeat of Sunderland and there was no disguising City's relief today. James Harper looked to have secured a point for Reading after Martin Petrov had opened the scoring but they have yet to win on the road. Bobby Convey had two half-chances for the visitors before City made the breakthrough through Petrov after 10 minutes. Vedran Corluka began the move and released Ireland who found Elano in the area. The Brazilian's effort rattled the post then Emile Mpenza's shot was blocked by goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann before Petrov found the net. The finish from Petrov for his fourth goal of the season was emphatic and just the boost City wanted. Petrov then delivered a good cross into the area but Elano was slightly off balance and failed to test the goalkeeper.

11-25-2007, 12:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Sweet Finish City were growing in confidence following that early breakthrough and Elano was showing no signs of fatigue despite being on duty with Brazil in midweek. However, they were rocked back on their heels three minutes before half-time when Reading drew level in a swift counter attack. Convey clipped the ball inside and James Harper found the corner with a sweet finish to the delight of the travelling fans. City were then dealt another blow immediately afterwards when Croatia full back Corluka limped off. He was replaced by Sun Jihai. Eriksson decided to make a switch at half-time and brought on Georgios Samaras for Mpenza up front. However, he saw his side on the back foot in the 47th minute when Kevin Doyle found space down the right. He tried to pick out Dave Kitson in the centre but put too much weight on the pass and the chance was lost. City hit back and Ireland tried his luck on goal from an acute angle in the 52nd minute, only for his effort to drift wide.

11-25-2007, 12:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Snap Shot However, it was Reading who were beginning to string their passes together at this stage and it was the home fans who were getting slightly frustrated. Elano was beginning to wilt and was replaced by Geovanni in the 58th minute. Dave Kitson then made space in the area but he was unable to get the better of Richard Dunne, who blocked his path. City were finding it hard to break Reading down and a snap shot from Geovanni in the 65th minute went narrowly over the top. City almost regained the lead in the 71st minute when Samaras latched on to a ball from Petrov only for Hahnemann to block his effort. Reading had not settled for a draw and Doyle picked out Kitson but his finish was wasteful. There was a buzz of anticipation among the home fans when Geovanni shaped to take a free-kick in the 84th minute but his effort came back off the wall. Geovanni then hooked the ball over the top from 10 yards before Ireland grabbed a dramatic winner in stoppage time. He sent a superb volley beyond the goalkeeper after being sent up by Geovanni. It was cruel luck on Reading, who had only picked up one point on the road before the game but City march on.

11-25-2007, 12:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	"Reading made it difficult for us. We started the match well then lost our rhythm. I was not surprised when their goal came but we deserved to get the victory." - Sven-Goran Eriksson

11-25-2007, 12:34 AM	#22 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	"I thought we did enough to get a draw. It was painful for us. We had a game plan as they have some good players and we looked more connected in this game than others." - Steve Coppell

11-25-2007, 12:34 AM	#23 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Stephen Ireland The midfielder scored a last-gasp winning goal for City.

11-25-2007, 01:18 AM	#24 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Man City 2-1 Reading Stephen Ireland smashed home a stunning injury-time volley to break Reading hearts and maintain Manchester City's league record at Eastlands.

11-25-2007, 01:18 AM	#25 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Man City 2-1 Reading Ireland celebrates his stunning last-gasp winner

11-25-2007, 01:18 AM	#26 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson on matchwinner Stephen Ireland: "It was a great goal from Stephen. He is playing better and better, which is fantastic. Samaras played his part as did Geovanni. "I did not expect it, especially as Geovanni had missed a great chance just a minute earlier. "He was like a second striker near the end. Maybe that is his best position. Stephen is young, talented and has a long career in front of him."

11-25-2007, 01:19 AM	#27 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Reading boss Steve Coppell: "We contributed fully to the game and it was hard to concede a goal so late on in the match. "We went a goal down but knew that we would get a chance to get back into the match and when we equalised felt we'd get at least a point. "The ironic thing was that all the delightful football they play they got the winner with a long ball."

11-25-2007, 02:05 AM	#28 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Man City: Isaksson, Corluka (Jihai 43), Richards, Dunne, Garrido, Gelson, Hamann, Ireland, Petrov, Elano (Geovanni 58), Mpenza (Samaras 46). Subs Not Used: Hart, Ball. Goals: Petrov 11, Ireland 90. Reading: Hahnemann, Murty, Sonko, Ingimarsson, Shorey, Hunt, Gunnarsson, Harper, Convey, Doyle (Long 85), Kitson. Subs Not Used: Federici, Oster, Fae, Bikey. Booked: Hunt, Long. Goals: Harper 43. Att: 43,813. Ref: Steve Tanner (Somerset).