[Archived] Manchester City 0 Rovers 3

[Mr. E]

MGP !!!!!!!!

Bentley master-class cross :D:D

[blue/white]

Brillant jackhammer of a header, Gamst !!!

[James No. 7]

It's nice to see headers on the end of crosses.

[Finch]

Half time one nil up. That'll do nicely

[Mr. E]

pretty non-eventful first half, we've definitely been the better team though and deserve the lead

[Lathund]

Tugay has been brilliant, I don't think he lost the ball once. He always gives 100%, regardless of the circumstances, but I think it's rather clear he much prefers conditions like today rather than the soaked pitches we've seen over the past month.

[Rovermatt]

Great goal by MGP. Bentley and Tugay are playing out of their skins.

[Robin]

to be honest...were is the man c team today!!?!?!?

They doesnt seem to be intressted in playing football...

[budha]

Tugay has been brilliant, I don't think he lost the ball once. He always gives 100%, regardless of the circumstances, but I think it's rather clear he much prefers conditions like today rather than the soaked pitches we've seen over the past month.

It also helps him a lot that City doesn't start defending before their own third. This gives him more time and space in the middle third. As our attacking four (Gamst, Bentley, Nonda and McCarthy) is quite slow, the time and space are vital for him to be as effective as today.

[Esulx]

When is this contract extension happening for Toogs. He's having the time of his life at the moment.

"Bad news from the City of Manchester Stadium, Andre Ooijer has a suspected broken ankle and he has gone to hospital for x-rays."

[budha]

Atleast I haven't see any confirmation on an extension, so I think it'll expire next summer.

[Finch]

Ooijer has a suspected broken ankle

Edit: too slow Esulx beats me to it again!

[Oklahoma]

Now, Benni will score the second.

I'm watching the game. Thanks PTholt.

[Grabbi Graeme]

Commentator syaing Ooijer has suspected broken ankle

[budha]

Ashton broke his ankle at August and is still out. So I guess the worst case scenario is out for the season then

[Quack]

Yellow card Henchoz - nasty late challenge on Beasley

[Esulx]

50 min: Beasley gets badly flattened by a late tackle from Henchoz, who is rightfully shown a yellow card.

51 min: Well that was a nice 'welcome to England' for the American international, who has joined City on loan from PSV Eindhoven. He should be okay to continue though.

[Finch]

City are putting us under pressure.

Benni misses the chance of a break away goal

[James No. 7]

That foul looked to be paid against Nonda because the City crowd would have been livid. He barely did anything wrong and was through. Hughes was livid instead.

[Grabbi Graeme]

City coming back into it and creating chances, were giving away too many free kicks and 3 of our back 4 now on yellow cards

[Esulx]

That's 3 of our four defenders booked now with McEveley and Emerton joining Henchoz on yellows.

"61 min: Dunne goes in the book for taking out Pedersen as the winger tries to get past him. Things are getting a bit heated now and Savage has that grin on his face." - oh dear...

[budha]

Yes! Gamst from freekick.

[Jimmy Jupiter]

Good old Gamst, where's his doubters now?

[Finch]

MGP 2-0 what a goal this is going to boost his confidence

[Grabbi Graeme]

Pedersen showing what he is capable of, a fantastic goal