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08/08/2054, AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium, Rushden, England
League One, English Football League

Rushden Vs Man City

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: M Seth (GK) , E MacInnis (CB) , E Nicolas (CB) , D Pennie (RB) , L Health (LB) , J Speirs (CDM) , D McWethy (CDM) , B Stalker (CAM) , G Meland (CAM) , J Moffet (ST) , M Cavanaugh (ST) And the subs are: P Leamon (CB) , E Rees (CB) , W Keegan (CM) , I Page (CM) , M Hird (ST)

Man City play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: S Skorupski (GK) , A Dillon (CB) , M Donlon (CB) , S McClelland (CB) , O Merricks (RB) , A McChesney (LB) , M McCluney (CDM) , A MacLeod (CAM) , I Ekpukhon (RM) , M Baines (LM) , A Iyorhe (ST) And the subs are: D Barighaamange (CB) , W McGee (CB) , S McNabb (CM) , S Morrice (CM) , W Lundie (ST)

Welcome to AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium in Rushden, England where AFC Rushden & Diamonds will face Manchester City.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 29892.

1' - Rushden kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - James Speirs successfully tackles Alan Dillon and gains possession for his team.  James Speirs plays a short pass to Jacob Moffet.  Jacob Moffet tries to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

8' - Sammy Skorupski sees Aaron Iyorhe making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Aaron Iyorhe has strayed offside!  

17' - Ellis MacInnis hits the ball long to James Speirs.  James Speirs tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by Sammy Skorupski!  

20' - Mark McCluney successfully tackles Dominic Pennie and the ball goes loose.  David McWethy runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Owen Merricks.  That will be a freekick for Rushden.  

22' - David McWethy slides the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland sees Bradley Stalker making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Bradley Stalker runs on to the ball.  Bradley Stalker attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and Bradley Stalker scores!  That's a good goal from the Rushden player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

23' - Man City kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Gareth Meland finds David McWethy with a long pass.  David McWethy shoots from outside the area...but Sammy Skorupski stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Gareth Meland is first to the loose ball...Gareth Meland hits the ball...but its wide!

31' - Sammy Skorupski finds Michael Donlon with a short pass.  Michael Donlon spots a run from Aaron Iyorhe.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Aaron Iyorhe is able to control the ball.  Aaron Iyorhe attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Matt Seth gets down to stop the shot!  

32' - Matt Seth sees Gareth Meland making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

36' - Ian Ekpukhon slides the ball to Alex MacLeod.  Alex MacLeod sees Aaron Iyorhe making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Aaron Iyorhe has strayed offside!  

42' - Bradley Stalker tackles Ian Ekpukhon and the ball goes loose.  Michael Donlon slides the ball to Alan Dillon.  Alan Dillon slides the ball to Michael Donlon.  Michael Donlon passes to Mark Baines.  Mark Baines takes the ball past Ellis MacInnis with a turn of pace.  

43' - Mark Baines spots a run from Aaron Iyorhe.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Aaron Iyorhe is able to control the ball.  Aaron Iyorhe tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Aaron Iyorhe for Man City!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

43' - Rushden kick the ball off for the restart.  

46' - David McWethy finds Gareth Meland with a short pass.  Gareth Meland finds Bradley Stalker with a short pass.  Bradley Stalker sees a run from Gareth Meland.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gareth Meland is able to take the ball.  Gareth Meland hits the ball...but its wide!

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Man City kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

54' - David McWethy tackles Alan Dillon and the ball goes loose.  Amon McChesney dispossesses Michael Cavanaugh and takes possession.  Amon McChesney chips a long ball to Alex MacLeod.  Alex MacLeod attempts to beat Ellis MacInnis using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

55' - Alex MacLeod spots a run from Mark Baines.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Mark Baines takes the ball.  Mark Baines looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

62' - Matt Seth plays a short pass to Dominic Pennie.  Dominic Pennie finds Gareth Meland with a long pass.  Gareth Meland finds James Speirs with a short pass.  James Speirs plays a long pass to Bradley Stalker.  Bradley Stalker sees a run from Jacob Moffet.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Jacob Moffet is able to take the ball.  Jacob Moffet tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Jacob Moffet scores!  Its a goal for Rushden!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

62' - Man City kick the ball off for the restart.  

68' - Aaron Iyorhe attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Matt Seth deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Man City.  Alex MacLeod gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player James Speirs.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ellis MacInnis is going to be taken off.  Edwyn Rees is going to be brought on.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alex MacLeod is going to be taken off.  Sid McNabb is going to be brought on.  

78' - Mark McCluney spots a run from Aaron Iyorhe.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Aaron Iyorhe is able to take the ball.  Aaron Iyorhe reaches the byline and tries a cutback and is able to find Sid McNabb.  Sid McNabb hits the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Matt Seth!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Michael Cavanaugh is going to be taken off.  Mark Hird joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Matt Seth passes a long ball to Dominic Pennie.  Dominic Pennie plays the ball to Mark Hird.  Mark Hird uses his pace to beat Sid McNabb.  

82' - Mark Hird sees Gareth Meland making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gareth Meland is able to take the ball.  Gareth Meland reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but the goalkeeper dives to take the ball! 

88' - Lee Health finds Eupeithes Nicolas with a long pass.  Eupeithes Nicolas sees a run from Mark Hird.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Mark Hird is able to control the ball.  Mark Hird tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Bradley Stalker is first to the ball...Bradley Stalker fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

90' - Sammy Skorupski plays a long ball to Owen Merricks.  Owen Merricks attempts to use his skills to beat Edwyn Rees, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

91' - Owen Merricks spots a run from Sid McNabb.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Sid McNabb is able to control the ball.  Sid McNabb attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!



The match has ended AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 1 Manchester City.