Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play Crewe Alexandra in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,265 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra kick off and get the match underway!
4.13
0-0Frederico Postiga threads the ball through to Robert Fletcher. Robert Fletcher surges forward with the ball. Robert Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Terry Le Saux but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.07
1-0Alexandre Martel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Schröder. Dietmar Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Quezada. Mario Quezada takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Matt Stuart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.41
1-0Martin Zubizarreta passes the ball forward to Mario Quezada. Mario Quezada tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.26
1-0Alexandre Martel makes a simple pass to Dietmar Schröder. Dietmar Schröder chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Quezada. Mario Quezada knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.26
Kemal Lowe threads the ball through to Yacine Zemmouri. Yacine Zemmouri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Quezada. Mario Quezada shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
26.04
Alan Carter knocks the ball forward to Peter Wright. Peter Wright makes a probing pass to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Farnerud who gathers it comfortably.
27.09
Les Milligan threads the ball through to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.46
1-0Alan Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Milligan. Les Milligan brings the ball forward. Les Milligan threads the ball through to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Martin Farnerud.
30.50
Hans Riverola flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona goes all the way! Lucas Corona makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Matt Stuart had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
33.27
Hans Riverola chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Quezada. Mario Quezada goes all the way! Mario Quezada shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Matt Stuart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.03
Kemal Lowe threads the ball through to Yacine Zemmouri. Yacine Zemmouri makes a probing pass to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.57
3-0Wes Wright-Phillips barges into Alexandre Martel. Wes Wright-Phillips is warned by the referee! Alexandre Martel stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.11
Les Milligan knocks the ball forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.34
Martin Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Quezada. Mario Quezada knocks the ball forward to Lucas Corona but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Hans Riverola makes a probing pass to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West shoots from 25 yards but somehow Matt Stuart manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
47.25
Robert Fletcher passes the ball forward to Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.24
Robert Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.09
Peter Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Wes Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
63.58
Peter Wright sees space and advances. Peter Wright shoots from 25 yards but somehow Martin Farnerud manages to keep it out.
67.48
Robert Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.20
Kemal Lowe surges forward with the ball. Kemal Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Quezada. Mario Quezada tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.49
3-2Frederico Postiga clumsily knocks into Lucas Corona. Frederico Postiga is warned by the referee! Lucas Corona carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.41
Les Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
87.48
Alistair Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Peter Wright. Peter Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Knighton.
90.00
Dietmar Schröder makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Schröder passes the ball forward but Oluwashegun West is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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