ECFML English FA Cup, Manchester City vs. Manchester United (Sat Nov 04)


                      Manchester City  |  Manchester United
                              4-4-2 N  |  4-4-2 A
                                 None  |  Ross Asprey
                                       |
                        A_Isaksson GK  |  GK I_Casillas
                           D_Mills DF  |  DF R_Ferdinand
                        H_Trabelsi DF  |  DF G_Heinze
                          S_Distin DF  |  DF G_Neville
                           R_Dunne DF  |  DF N_Vidic
                          J_Barton MF  |  MF C_Ronaldo
                          D_Hamann MF  |  MF Ronaldinho
                            O_Dabo MF  |  MF M_Carrick
                         D_Beasley MF  |  MF R_v'der_Vaart
                       F_Morientes FW  |  FW A_Smith
                          P_Dickov FW  |  FW W_Rooney
                                       |
                          N_Weaver SUB |  SUB B_Foster
                        B_Thatcher SUB |  SUB W_Brown
                          S_Jordan SUB |  SUB O_Hargreaves
                           C_Reyna SUB |  SUB F_Brandy
                         G_Samaras SUB |  SUB T_Walcott

Referee: D_Roberto (Italy)


Min. 1  :(utd) The defender under hits the back pass! 
          ...  R_v'der_Vaart is through! 
          ...  H_Trabelsi with a reckless challenge 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  RED CARD!! 
          ...  D_Roberto sends him off the pitch !! 
          ...  He deserved to walk for that!! 
Min. 1  :(utd) N_Vidic puts in G_Neville 
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over! 
          ...  R_Dunne looks embarrassed to take the ball off him! 
Min. 2  :(utd) Ronaldinho with a glorious long pass to R_v'der_Vaart 
          ...  A skilful effort from R_v'der_Vaart ! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 4  :(man) P_Dickov lobs it over G_Neville 
          ...  G_Neville reacts well to win the ball back 
Min. 4  :(utd) C_Ronaldo threads the through ball to A_Smith 
          ...  D_Mills knocks him to the floor 
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty! 
          ...  But D_Roberto just turns away! 
Min. 7  :(utd) A_Smith with the dribble 
          ...  He skips through the tackle 
          ...  D_Mills wins the ball with a clear tackle 
Min. 8  :(utd) G_Heinze looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to R_v'der_Vaart 
          ...  R_v'der_Vaart throws himself at the ball ! 
          ...  He manages to reach the ball 
          ...  But it goes wide of the post 
Min. 11 :(utd) Ronaldinho is closed down 
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure 
          ...  A_Smith latches onto the ball 
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from R_Dunne 
          ...  It goes out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  A_Smith hits it towards the far post! 
          ...  A_Isaksson jumps well to claim it! 
Min. 12 :(utd) W_Rooney knocks it past S_Distin and runs onto it 
          ...  He leaves the defender standing 
          ...  But R_Dunne wins the ball from behind 
          ...  The crowd appeal but D_Roberto has none of it. 
Min. 13 :(utd) R_v'der_Vaart sidesteps D_Beasley 
          ...  He was too quick for his marker 
          ...  J_Barton with the lunge!! 
          ...  And the whistle goes, thats a foul 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
Min. 15 :(man) P_Dickov beats R_v'der_Vaart 
          ...  P_Dickov hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! 
          ...  Terrific shot 
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender 
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide 
          ...  That's unlucky! 
Min. 15 :(utd) C_Ronaldo drives it forward to W_Rooney 
          ...  W_Rooney cracks a laser towards goal ! 
          ...  But it goes just over 
Min. 17 :(utd) R_Ferdinand kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space! 
          ...  He plays the ball in to him! 
          ...  W_Rooney gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over! 
          ...  J_Barton looks embarrassed to take the ball off him! 
Min. 18 :(utd) M_Carrick hits the ball through the heart of the defence 
          ...  R_v'der_Vaart latches onto it! 
          ...  J_Barton with a bad challenge 
          ...  That looked malicious 
          ...  He gets away with that one 
          ...  Its just a warning 
          ...  Ross Asprey looks annoyed that there was no card there 
Min. 20 :(utd) G_Neville puts in M_Carrick 
          ...  M_Carrick leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!! 
          ...  But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Swung in by M_Carrick 
          ...  N_Vidic with the header 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  A_Isaksson had no chance! 
          ...  Thats given Manchester United the advantage! 
          ...  Manchester City 0-1 Manchester United ...
Min. 22 :(utd) The ball goes loose! 
          ...  A_Smith gains possesion and thinks about the shot 
          ...  A_Smith runs forward 
          ...  He hits the shot! 
          ...  A_Isaksson gets his fingertips to it 
          ...  He pushes it on to the post 
          ...  The defender clears the loose ball 
Min. 23 :(man) J_Barton sidesteps R_Ferdinand 
          ...  That was too easy 
          ...  J_Barton fires off a left-footed shot ! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Hammered into the top corner! 
          ...  Thats got Manchester City back level! 
          ...  Manchester City 1-1 Manchester United ...
Min. 27 :(man) J_Barton with a smart pass to P_Dickov 
          ...  P_Dickov has a go! 
          ...  The ball moves through the air! 
          ...  I_Casillas moves quickly! 
          ...  Can he get to this? 
          ...  Its beaten him! 
          ...  But it thumps the post!! 
          ...  And goes out! 
Min. 27 :(utd) R_Ferdinand holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to C_Ronaldo 
          ...  But D_Hamann will cut out the threat 
Min. 29 :(utd) W_Rooney with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows the defender a clean set of heals 
          ...  W_Rooney tries to curl it into the bottom corner ! 
          ...  A_Isaksson tips it round the post 
          ...  Good save 
          ...  Corner not given!! 
Min. 33 :(utd) R_v'der_Vaart is rolling on the ground! 
          ...  He gets up again 
          ...  Looks like a little bit of play acting 
Min. 34 :(man) S_Distin has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past G_Neville 
          ...  He puts in P_Dickov! 
          ...  P_Dickov with a thundering drive! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 35 :(utd) C_Ronaldo takes control of the loose ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to W_Rooney 
          ...  D_Mills hits it out for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  W_Rooney plays it into the danger area! 
          ...  A_Isaksson fists it away! 
Min. 37 :(utd) N_Vidic knocks it forward 
          ...  S_Distin slips 
          ...  R_Ferdinand gets to it! 
          ...  R_Ferdinand with the cheeky shot! 
          ...  It hits the post 
          ...  But it hits off A_Isaksson's back!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Very unlucky for <t2>! 
          ...  Thats put Manchester United in front! 
          ...  Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United ...
Min. 38 :(man) D_Hamann hoofs it up field to find D_Mills 
          ...  D_Mills chases it through, he must score ! 
          ...  The net bulges! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  He runs towards the fans! 
          ...  And slides on his knees! 
          ...  All square, that should make things interesting! 
          ...  Manchester City 2-2 Manchester United ...
Min. 38 :(utd) R_v'der_Vaart beats R_Dunne 
          ...  He muscled him off the ball 
          ...  R_v'der_Vaart hits the ball first time! 
          ...  The shot slips through A_Isaksson's hands 
          ...  But goes wide! 
          ...  He got away with that! 
          ...  Goal kick given! That looked like a corner to me 
Min. 40 :(utd) M_Carrick chips the ball over the defence and finds A_Smith 
          ...  From long range A_Smith bends the ball towards goal! 
          ...  A_Isaksson saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(utd) N_Vidic sprints past the defender 
          ...  N_Vidic with a low drive through the rain! 
          ...  A_Isaksson goes down well to save 
Min. 43 :(man) D_Beasley kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  F_Morientes gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  G_Neville with a terrible tackle 
          ...  He is ordered to cool off 
Min. 49 :(utd) C_Ronaldo looks up for support for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  A_Smith receives the pass and heads towards the goal 
          ...  S_Distin wins the ball with ease 
          ...  D_Roberto saw something no-one else did 
          ...  That will be a booking 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 49 :(utd) A_Smith with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows the defender a clean set of heals 
          ...  But D_Mills slides in two footed. 
          ...  D_Roberto has a look but waves "Play On!" 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Manchester City 2-2 Manchester United

Min. 46 :(utd) R_v'der_Vaart controls the ball with a deft piece of skill 
          ...  He plays the ball out to the left! 
          ...  G_Neville gets onto the end of the pass! 
          ...  G_Neville fires off a right-footed shot ! 
          ...  A_Isaksson saves it 
          ...  Good goalkeeping 
Min. 50 :(man) R_Dunne plays a quick one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He runs towards goal now 
          ...  R_Dunne tries to place it in the corner ! 
          ...  I_Casillas gathers it comfortably 
Min. 51 :(man) J_Barton sidesteps G_Neville 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  But R_Ferdinand wins the tackle 
Min. 55 :(utd) N_Vidic races into the box 
          ...  He sees W_Rooney lose his man 
          ...  He cuts the ball back to him 
          ...  F_Morientes with a late tackle 
          ...  He certainly didn't mean it 
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 55 :(utd) M_Carrick has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past J_Barton 
          ...  He puts in A_Smith! 
          ...  D_Mills bundles the player over!! 
          ...  Thats a foul!! 
          ...  The ref looks across to his assistant! 
          ...  Play on! 
Min. 58 :(man) J_Barton looks up 
          ...  He swings the ball right towards F_Morientes 
          ...  F_Morientes with a powerful header ! 
          ...  I_Casillas is beaten! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  And goes clear 
Min. 58 :(utd) A_Smith sidesteps his marker 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  A_Smith flings a shot at goal ! 
          ...  A_Isaksson tips it round the post 
          ...  Good save 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Carrick hits it into the box! 
          ...  A_Smith swings a leg at it! 
          ...  A_Isaksson with the save 
          ...  He holds onto it as well! 
Min. 60 :(utd) W_Brown is being prepared to come on 
          ...  R_Ferdinand is leaving the pitch 
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF 
Min. 60 :(utd) Up goes the substitution board - F_Brandy on for Ronaldinho as a MF 
Min. 60 :(utd) T_Walcott is being prepared to come on 
          ...  A_Smith is leaving the pitch 
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play FW 
Min. 60 :(utd) R_v'der_Vaart with a simple pass to M_Carrick 
          ...  M_Carrick fires off a right-footed shot ! 
          ...  A_Isaksson fists it away 
Min. 61 :(man) R_Dunne nutmegs G_Neville, he continues to run forward 
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from N_Vidic 
Min. 61 :(utd) C_Ronaldo gets to the by line and finds T_Walcott with a beautiful cross 
          ...  T_Walcott controls the ball well! 
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal! 
          ...  A_Isaksson fists it away 
Min. 62 :(utd) F_Brandy flicks it over S_Distin and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  F_Brandy launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! 
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide 
Min. 65 :(utd) G_Neville with a precise pass to W_Rooney 
          ...  W_Rooney bears down on goal! 
          ...  A_Isaksson parries the shot 
          ...  And the defender clears it! 
Min. 68 :(utd) T_Walcott finds W_Rooney in the box 
          ...  S_Distin makes the challenge and clears the ball 
          ...  But it drifts out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  The corner is swung in by C_Ronaldo! 
          ...  D_Hamann belts it clear 
Min. 69 :(utd) C_Ronaldo is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker 
          ...  He throws it to T_Walcott 
          ...  T_Walcott with a blistering shot ! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  He puts his hands to his ears!! 
          ...  He is winding the Manchester City fans up!! 
          ...  They greet the gesture with jeers! 
          ...  That puts Manchester United ahead! 
          ...  Now can they hang onto it! 
          ...  Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United ...
Min. 70 :(man) F_Morientes knocks the ball past the defender 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  W_Brown belts it clear 
Min. 70 :(utd) R_v'der_Vaart brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  T_Walcott gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  T_Walcott with the crafty shot! 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 73 :(utd) W_Rooney sprints forward with the ball 
          ...  An audacious effort from W_Rooney ! 
          ...  A_Isaksson tips it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  G_Neville plays it towards the near post! 
          ...  M_Carrick gets on the end of it 
          ...  But he puts it wide 
          ...  That was a terrible attempt! 
Min. 75 :(utd) C_Ronaldo fires over a low cross to W_Rooney 
          ...  W_Rooney drives the ball low ! 
          ...  A_Isaksson parries it 
          ...  It rolls out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  R_v'der_Vaart crosses it in! 
          ...  G_Neville gets a shot in 
          ...  A_Isaksson fists it away 
Min. 76 :(utd) T_Walcott takes advantage of a mistake by D_Mills 
          ...  Can he make them pay? 
          ...  D_Beasley slices it 
          ...  A_Isaksson moves quickly!! 
          ...  He can't get there! 
          ...  It inches just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  W_Rooney hits it into the box! 
          ...  A_Isaksson fists it away! 
Min. 84 :(man) D_Beasley is taking a throw in 
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back 
          ...  He throws the ball to R_Dunne 
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by G_Heinze 
Min. 84 :(utd) W_Brown with a smart turn 
          ...  R_Dunne slices it 
          ...  A_Isaksson moves quickly!! 
          ...  He can't get there! 
          ...  It inches just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  C_Ronaldo chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  R_v'der_Vaart gets his head on it 
          ...  Looks like it should be A_Isaksson's 
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs 
          ...  But drifts inches wide !! 
          ...  A_Isaksson looks embarrassed! 
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  The corner is swung in by C_Ronaldo! 
          ...  N_Vidic gets a shot in 
          ...  But A_Isaksson punches it away 
          ...  He could have caught that! 
Min. 86 :(man) F_Morientes turns past the defender 
          ...  He has created space for himself now 
          ...  F_Morientes heads the ball towards goal ! 
          ...  I_Casillas with a great save 
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1 
Min. 87 :(utd) M_Carrick with a well-controlled run 
          ...  D_Hamann reads the game well and cuts out the pass! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(man) J_Barton runs down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball across to F_Morientes 
          ...  F_Morientes gets up high for the header ! 
          ...  I_Casillas saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  O_Dabo chips the ball into the area! 
          ...  It is cleared by G_Heinze 
Min. 89 :(utd) T_Walcott flicks it over the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  D_Beasley with an ugly foul 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
Min. 90 :(man) P_Dickov finds the space intelligently 
          ...  P_Dickov attempts a lob! 
          ...  It fly's into Row Z! 
Min. 90 :(utd) C_Ronaldo with an intelligent ball to F_Brandy 
          ...  F_Morientes plays the back pass 
          ...  A_Isaksson can't get to it!! 
          ...  It goes just wide!! 
          ...  What a lucky escape!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  T_Walcott drives it into the box! 
          ...  G_Neville swings a leg at it! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  Wide !! 
          ...  That was fortunate 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  F_Brandy chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  A_Isaksson fists it away! 
Min. 91 :(utd) G_Heinze pulls it back to T_Walcott 
          ...  T_Walcott hits a great drive! 
          ...  A_Isaksson gathers it easily 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : City of Manchester Stadium
Attendance           : 48,000
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player          : J_Barton
Scorers              : J_Barton (23), D_Mills (38)
Sent Off             : H_Trabelsi (1)
Booked               : J_Barton (13), S_Distin (49), F_Morientes (55), D_Beasley (89)
Injured              : N/A
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Manchester United Match Info
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Best player          : N_Vidic (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N_Vidic (20), R_Ferdinand (37), T_Walcott (69)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Manchester City  |    Manchester United
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       28
Off target           :           5        |       10
On target            :           5        |       18
Possession           :          36        |       64
Corners              :           1        |       12
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           4        |       0
Subs Used            :           0        |       3
Fouls                :          12        |       4
Key Tackles          :          15        |       5
Key Passes           :           7        |       26
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Final Score          : Manchester City 2 - 3 Manchester United
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Player Statistics - Manchester City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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A_Isaksson     GK  13   1   4   1  10 |  95  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0   0   0
D_Mills        DF   2  13   5   6  33 |  95   0   5   0   0   1   1   0   0   0  25   0  12
H_Trabelsi     DF   1  13   3   8  39 |   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0 -10 -10 -10
S_Distin       DF   1  13   5   2  38 |  95   0   1   1   0   0   0   1   0   0   3   1  -2
R_Dunne        DF   2  13   5   5  30 |  95   0   4   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   2
J_Barton       MF   1   4  14   4  36 |  95   0   1   3   0   1   1   1   0   0   3   7  10
D_Hamann       MF   1   7  13   5  33 |  95   0   3   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  15   9   0
O_Dabo         MF   2   4  13   4  28 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Beasley      MF   1   4  13   3  28 |  95   0   1   2   0   0   0   1   0   0   3   4  -2
F_Morientes    FW   1   3   8  14  22 |  95   0   1   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   3  -2   2
P_Dickov       FW   1   2   6  13  22 |  95   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Weaver       GK  11   1   2   3  13 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_Thatcher     DF   2  12   4   4  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Jordan       DF   2  11   8   3  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Reyna        MF   2   3  12   4  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Samaras      FW   1   1   6  13  39 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Manchester United
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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I_Casillas     GK  15   2   4   1  15 |  95   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0
R_Ferdinand    DF   2  16   8   2  19 |  64   0   1   2   0   1   1   0   0   0   5   6  12
G_Heinze       DF   1  15   6   5  31 |  95   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   6   0
G_Neville      DF   2  15   6   6  19 |  95   0   1   2   0   3   0   0   0   0   5   6   4
N_Vidic        DF   1  14   6   5  16 |  95   0   1   3   1   3   1   0   0   0   5  15  16
C_Ronaldo      MF   1   4  15   8  27 |  95   0   0   8   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Ronaldinho     MF   1   4  16   9  22 |  64   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   6   0
M_Carrick      MF   2   7  15   8  23 |  95   0   0   3   1   3   0   0   0   0   2  17   4
R_v'der_Vaart  MF   1   4  15   7  21 |  95   0   0   3   0   4   0   0   0   0   2  11   2
A_Smith        FW   1   7   6  14  24 |  64   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
W_Rooney       FW   1   6   8  16  21 |  95   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
B_Foster       GK  13   5   5   1  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Brown        DF   2  14   2   4  24 |  31   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0
O_Hargreaves   MF   1   8  14   5  16 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Brandy       MF   1   2   5  11  26 |  31   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Walcott      FW   1   4   7  13  23 |  31   0   0   1   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   3  16
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