FT Manchester City 4 - 1
Club Brugge
Commentary:
90+3' Manchester City with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+3' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+3' Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Club Bruges: 30%.
90+2' Joao Cancelo provided the assist for the goal.
90+2' G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Jesus scores with the right foot!90+2' Joao Cancelo of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
90+2' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+2' John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Federico Ricca puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Kamal Sowah from Club Bruges directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90' Club Bruges start a counter attack.
90' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
90' Brandon Mechele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90' Raheem Sterling puts in a cross...
90' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
90' Hans Vanaken from Club Bruges directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Ignace Van Der Brempt puts in a cross...
89' Hans Vanaken from Club Bruges takes a short corner kick from the right.
89' Hans Vanaken has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
89' Poor play by John Stones as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
89' Kamal Sowah puts in a cross...
88' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Safe hands from Simon Mignolet as he comes out and claims the ball
88' Ignace Van Der Brempt relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Raheem Sterling puts in a cross...
88' Manchester City start a counter attack.
88' Joao Cancelo relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Ruud Vormer swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Charles De Ketelaere is leaving the field to be replaced by Kamal Sowah in a tactical substitution.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City trips Ignace Van Der Brempt
87' Club Bruges are trying to create something here.
87' Simon Mignolet saved a certain goal there! Gabriel Jesus found himself in a great scoring position but Simon Mignolet denied him with a great save
87' CHANCE! Gabriel Jesus finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
87' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
86' Simon Mignolet saved a certain goal there! Cole Palmer found himself in a great scoring position but Simon Mignolet denied him with a great save
85' Oleksandr Zinchenko of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
85' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Jack Hendry relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Raheem Sterling puts in a cross...
85' Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Club Bruges: 29%.
85' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Cole Palmer from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
84' Cole Palmer from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
84' Ignace Van Der Brempt could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
84' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
82' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
82' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Club Bruges: 29%.
81' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
80' Phil Foden is leaving the field to be replaced by Cole Palmer in a tactical substitution.
80' Kyle Walker is leaving the field to be replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenko in a tactical substitution.
79' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
79' Raheem Sterling of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
79' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Goal kick for Club Bruges.
78' Mats Rits is leaving the field to be replaced by Noah Mbamba in a tactical substitution.
78' Noa Lang is leaving the field to be replaced by Bas Dost in a tactical substitution.
78' Clinton Mata is injured and is replaced by Ignace Van Der Brempt.
77' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
77' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City chips the ball into the penalty box.
77' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
76' Club Bruges plays a short goal kick.
75' Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Club Bruges: 29%.
75' Bernardo Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin De Bruyne in a tactical substitution.
75' Phil Foden from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
75' Joao Cancelo of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
74' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
74' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Eduard Sobol is leaving the field to be replaced by Federico Ricca in a tactical substitution.
72' Ilkay Gundogan provided the assist for the goal.
72' G O O O A A A L - Raheem Sterling from Manchester City taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Raheem Sterling72' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
72' Phil Foden carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
72' That looked a fine chance. Bernardo Silva from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
72' Raheem Sterling of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Eduard Sobol could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
71' A shot by Hans Vanaken is blocked.
71' Charles De Ketelaere puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Club Bruges: 29%.
69' Ilkay Gundogan has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
69' Raheem Sterling of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Could be a good chance here as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
69' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Riyad Mahrez is leaving the field to be replaced by Raheem Sterling in a tactical substitution.
68' Jack Grealish is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in a tactical substitution.
68' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' The referee signals a free kick as Jack Grealish from Manchester City trips Clinton Mata
67' Phil Foden from Manchester City makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
67' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
66' Safe hands from Simon Mignolet as he comes out and claims the ball
66' Ederson Moraes sends a long ball upfield.
66' Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
65' Clinton Mata from Club Bruges sends a deflected cross into the box.
65' Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Club Bruges: 30%.
65' Club Bruges are in control of the ball.
64' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Great skill from Bernardo Silva as he dribbles past his opponents
64' Jack Hendry could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
63' Goal kick for Club Bruges.
63' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City sends a shot inches over the crossbar. Close!
63' Poor play by Clinton Mata as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
63' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City chips the ball into the penalty box.
62' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
62' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Jack Grealish is penalised for pushing Clinton Mata.
60' The game is restarted.
60' Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Club Bruges: 30%.
60' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
60' Hans Vanaken is penalised for pushing Aymeric Laporte.
59' Rodri from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Noa Lang
59' Jack Grealish from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
58' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
57' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Charles De Ketelaere from Club Bruges is ruled offside.
56' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City is ruled offside.
55' Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Club Bruges: 29%.
54' Joao Cancelo provided the assist for the goal.
54' G O O O A A A L - Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City heads the ball home!54' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City puts in a great cross...
54' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
54' Ilkay Gundogan puts in a cross...
54' Manchester City plays a short goal kick.
54' How did he miss that? Charles De Ketelaere has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
54' Clinton Mata puts in a cross...
54' Club Bruges plays a short goal kick.
53' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
53' Great skill from Bernardo Silva as he dribbles past his opponents
53' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
52' Goal kick for Club Bruges.
52' Phil Foden from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
52' Could be a good chance here as Joao Cancelo from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51' John Stones sends a header towards goal, but Simon Mignolet is there to comfortably save it
51' Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
51' John Stones from Manchester City makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
50' Joao Cancelo sees his shot deflected off target
50' Phil Foden of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
50' Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Club Bruges: 30%.
50' A shot by Kyle Walker is blocked.
50' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
49' Jack Grealish of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
49' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
48' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Simon Mignolet saved a certain goal there! Riyad Mahrez found himself in a great scoring position but Simon Mignolet denied him with a great save
47' CHANCE! Riyad Mahrez finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
47' Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45' Club Bruges are in control of the ball.
45' Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Club Bruges: 31%.
44' Goal kick for Club Bruges.
44' Phil Foden from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
44' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City tries to play a 1-2 with Jack Grealish, but the ball is intercepted.
43' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
43' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
42' Safe hands from Simon Mignolet as he comes out and claims the ball
42' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
42' Kyle Walker from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City makes a great pass and space opens up...
41' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
41' Danger averted there as Rodri from Manchester City clears the danger with a good tackle
41' Club Bruges start a counter attack.
40' Danger averted there as Ruud Vormer from Club Bruges clears the danger with a good tackle
40' Great skill from Joao Cancelo as he dribbles past his opponents
40' Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Club Bruges: 28%.
40' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
39' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Kyle Walker puts in a cross...
39' Ruud Vormer from Club Bruges is ruled offside.
38' Club Bruges are trying to create something here.
38' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Clinton Mata puts in a cross...
37' Club Bruges start a counter attack.
37' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' Eduard Sobol could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
36' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Bernardo Silva is penalised for pushing Eduard Sobol.
36' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Phil Foden from Manchester City crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
35' Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Club Bruges: 28%.
35' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
35' A shot by Phil Foden is blocked.
35' Jack Hendry relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Kyle Walker puts in a cross...
35' Eduard Sobol relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
34' Phil Foden from Manchester City tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34' Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
34' A shot by Rodri is blocked.
34' Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
34' Kyle Walker of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
33' Charles De Ketelaere forces a good save from Ederson Moraes who turns the ball behind for a corner!
33' Jack Hendry of Club Bruges passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Joao Cancelo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
32' Kyle Walker relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Eduard Sobol puts in a cross...
32' Mats Rits sends a header towards goal, but Ederson Moraes is there to comfortably save it
32' Charles De Ketelaere swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' Rodri fouls Noa Lang.
30' Ball possession: Manchester City: 73%, Club Bruges: 27%.
30' Club Bruges are in control of the ball.
29' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
29' Poor play by Brandon Mechele as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
29' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
29' Kyle Walker from Manchester City sends a deflected cross into the box.
28' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Brandon Mechele hand-balls.
28' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Clinton Mata from Club Bruges directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
26' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester City are clearly dominating possession
25' Ball possession: Manchester City: 73%, Club Bruges: 27%.
25' Goal kick for Club Bruges.
25' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
24' Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Ruud Vormer from Club Bruges swings in the corner from the left.
24' John Stones clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
24' Noa Lang puts in a cross...
23' Club Bruges plays a short goal kick.
22' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
22' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
21' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Club Bruges: 31%.
20' Safe hands from Simon Mignolet as he comes out and claims the ball
20' Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
20' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
19' Manchester City plays a short goal kick.
19' Jack Grealish from Manchester City is ruled offside.
18' With that goal, Club Bruges equalised. Game on!
17' OWN GOAL - John Stones sends the ball into his own net!17' Charles De Ketelaere from Club Bruges directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17' Poor play by John Stones as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
17' Ederson Moraes saved a certain goal there! Hans Vanaken found himself in a great scoring position but Ederson Moraes denied him with a great save
17' Charles De Ketelaere from Club Bruges heads the ball to a team mate.
17' Ruud Vormer puts in a cross...
17' Club Bruges are in control of the ball.
16' Joao Cancelo fouls Noa Lang.
16' Manchester City managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
15' Ball possession: Manchester City: 68%, Club Bruges: 32%.
15' Joao Cancelo provided the assist for the goal.
15' G O O O A A A L - Phil Foden from Manchester City taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Phil Foden15' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
15' Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
15' Great skill from Riyad Mahrez as he dribbles past his opponents
15' Phil Foden from Manchester City sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
15' Could be a good chance here as Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
15' Joao Cancelo sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
15' Jack Grealish carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
15' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
14' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Club Bruges are in control of the ball.
13' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Goal kick for Club Bruges.
13' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
12' A shot by Joao Cancelo is blocked.
12' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
12' Manchester City plays a short goal kick.
11' Eduard Sobol from Club Bruges sends an effort wide of target
11' Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Ruud Vormer from Club Bruges swings in the corner from the right.
11' Noa Lang from Club Bruges tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
11' Noa Lang from Club Bruges takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
11' Club Bruges are trying to create something here.
10' Safe hands from Simon Mignolet as he comes out and claims the ball
10' Phil Foden from Manchester City chips the ball into the penalty box.
10' Ball possession: Manchester City: 77%, Club Bruges: 23%.
10' Goal kick for Club Bruges.
9' Phil Foden goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
9' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City puts in a great cross...
9' The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
9' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Jack Grealish from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
8' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
8' John Stones from Manchester City heads the ball to a team mate.
8' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
8' Phil Foden from Manchester City sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
8' Could be a good chance here as Joao Cancelo from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
7' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
7' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
6' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Danger averted there as Ruud Vormer from Club Bruges clears the danger with a good tackle
5' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' Stanley N'Soki could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
5' Club Bruges plays a short goal kick.
5' Could be a good chance here as Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 73%, Club Bruges: 27%.
4' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
4' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
4' A shot by Bernardo Silva is blocked.
4' Phil Foden from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
3' Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
3' Rodri from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
3' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
2' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Jack Grealish from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
2' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Kyle Walker from Manchester City sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
2' Bernardo Silva of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
2' Hans Vanaken could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
1' Club Bruges take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
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1' Club Bruges kick-off, and the game is underway.
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