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05/12/2037, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round 3

Man City Vs Brentford

Man City play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Foley (GK) , J McRay (CB) , J Gavin (CB) , A Heriot (CB) , E Healy (RB) , I Colton (LB) , S Bithell (CDM) , D Prichard (CAM) , G Lanman (RM) , G Huggett (LM) , S Veronisi (ST) And the subs are: D Couch (CB) , L Secombe (CB) , D Williamson (CM) , B MacBride (CM) , J Mone (ST)

Brentford play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R McNee (GK) , E Probert (CB) , M Evans (CB) , B Shumway (CB) , J Beatie (RB) , D McFarlane (LB) , D Cather (CDM) , A Deasmhumhain (CAM) , J Provan (RM) , J Fylan (LM) , J Owens (ST) And the subs are: H McGraw (CB) , G McGuire (CB) , C Burns (CM) , J Baker (CM) , A Noon (ST)

Welcome to City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, England where Manchester City will face Brentford.  This is round 3 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 33750.

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

6' - Ian Colton passes to Jasper Gavin.  Jasper Gavin plays a short pass to George Huggett.  George Huggett plays a long pass to Ian Colton.  John Beatie successfully tackles Ian Colton and takes possession.  John Beatie takes a shot from long range...but the ball flies wide of the post!

8' - Richard Foley passes a long ball to Ian Colton.  Ian Colton runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Declan Cather.  That will be a freekick for Man City.  

11' - Bart Shumway sees Justin Owens making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Justin Owens takes the ball.  Justin Owens shoots towards goal...but the shot is saved by Richard Foley!  

12' - Richard Foley sees a run from Dom Prichard.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

17' - Jasper Gavin plays the ball to Joseph McRay.  Joseph McRay sees Sam Veronisi making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Sam Veronisi is caught offside!  

22' - Alastair Deasmhumhain passes the ball to Mike Evans.  Mike Evans finds Bart Shumway with a long pass.  Bart Shumway slides the ball to Alastair Deasmhumhain.  Alastair Deasmhumhain sees James Fylan making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and James Fylan runs on to the ball.  James Fylan attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Richard Foley manages to stop the shot!  

27' - Richard Foley passes to Dom Prichard.  Dennis McFarlane dispossesses Dom Prichard and gains possession for his team.  Arnie Heriot dispossesses Dennis McFarlane and takes the ball.  Arnie Heriot finds George Huggett with a long ball.  Bart Shumway tackles George Huggett and the ball goes loose.  Dom Prichard shoots from long range...but its wide!

29' - Roy McNee spots a run from Declan Cather.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

33' - Elliot Healy plays a long ball to Sam Bithell.  Sam Bithell attempts to beat Eddie Probert using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Sam Bithell who takes the ball forward!  

34' - Sam Bithell sees a run from Gethin Lanman.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Gethin Lanman is able to control the ball.  Gethin Lanman looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and Gethin Lanman scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Man City player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

34' - Brentford kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Dom Prichard dispossesses Bart Shumway and the ball goes loose.  With a turn of pace, Jamie Provan beats Sam Veronisi.  

43' - Dom Prichard sees a run from Sam Veronisi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Sam Veronisi is able to control the ball.  Sam Veronisi tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Sam Veronisi scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Man City player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

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

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mike Evans is going to be taken off.  Harvey McGraw is going to be brought on.  

54' - Jasper Gavin slides the ball to George Huggett.  George Huggett finds Sam Bithell with a short pass.  Sam Bithell uses his pace to beat Bart Shumway.  

55' - Sam Bithell curves the ball into the box and finds Sam Veronisi.  Sam Veronisi attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Roy McNee!  

56' - Roy McNee sees James Fylan making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and James Fylan takes the ball.  James Fylan attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Richard Foley gets down to stop the shot!  

58' - Richard Foley sees a run from Sam Veronisi.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Sam Veronisi is able to control the ball.  Sam Veronisi attempts to dribble past  the advancing Roy McNee...and is able to do so!Sam Veronisi attempts to hit the ball into the unguarded net...and Sam Veronisi scores!  That's a magnificent goal from the Man City player!

58' - Brentford kick the ball off for the restart.  

69' - Dennis McFarlane passes the ball to Bart Shumway.  Bart Shumway passes to Justin Owens.  Justin Owens passes the ball to Jamie Provan.  Jamie Provan crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Elliot Healy.  

73' - Elliot Healy passes a long ball to Sam Bithell.  Harvey McGraw tackles Sam Bithell and takes the ball.  Harvey McGraw spots a run from Alastair Deasmhumhain.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Alastair Deasmhumhain is able to take the ball.  Alastair Deasmhumhain hits the ball towards goal...but Richard Foley stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Justin Owens gets to the ball first...Justin Owens looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

75' - Richard Foley finds Joseph McRay with a long ball.  Harvey McGraw tackles Joseph McRay and the ball goes loose.  Sam Bithell attempts to use his skills to beat Harvey McGraw.  The opposing player is unable to stop Sam Bithell who takes the ball forward!  

76' - Sam Bithell spots a run from Dom Prichard.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Dom Prichard takes the ball.  Dom Prichard looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Dom Prichard scores!  Its a goal for Man City!  The ball went in off the upright!

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alastair Deasmhumhain will come off.  Joshua Baker is going to be brought on.  

76' - Brentford kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jasper Gavin is going to be taken off.  Dave Couch joins the game from the bench.  

80' - Bart Shumway plays a long pass to Joshua Baker.  Joshua Baker takes a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Brentford.  Justin Owens gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but Sam Bithell intercepts and takes possession.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Justin Owens will come off.  Ali Noon is brought on from the bench.  

87' - Sam Bithell finds Arnie Heriot with a long pass.  Eddie Probert successfully tackles Arnie Heriot and gains possession for his team.  Eddie Probert plays a long pass to Bart Shumway.  Bart Shumway sees Ali Noon making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Ali Noon is caught offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Manchester City 4 - 0 Brentford.