Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 19,469 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Manchester United and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough get the match underway!
2.29
0-0Hermanni Maltz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.40
0-0Francelino Zago passes the ball forward to Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.29
José Rocha decides to run forward with the ball. José Rocha controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
15.54
0-1Maximiliano Rubio makes a simple pass to Francelino Zago. Francelino Zago knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah knocks in a cross ball towards Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Martin Farnerud has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.28
Kemal Lowe sees a break and surges forward. Kemal Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.12
0-1Jose Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo flicks the ball with his head but somehow Martin Farnerud manages to keep it out.
26.47
0-1Jeison Ortega clumsily knocks into Francelino Zago. The referee calls over Jeison Ortega and warns him to calm down! Francelino Zago stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.09
Yacine Zemmouri passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West goes all the way! Oluwashegun West rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oluwashegun West!
30.24
Krunoslav Petrovic passes the ball forward to Francelino Zago. Francelino Zago kicks a strong pass forward to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Farnerud who gathers it comfortably.
33.37
Yacine Zemmouri makes a probing pass to Efren Pina. Efren Pina whips in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
40.16
Yacine Zemmouri makes a simple pass to Efren Pina. Efren Pina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.48
Jose Lozano makes a simple pass to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Carlos Zico.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
63.09
Jose Lozano knocks the ball forward to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.19
Krunoslav Petrovic chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Geis.
73.53
1-2Antonio Carlos Zico catches Maurits Quansah on the ankles. Antonio Carlos Zico is shown the yellow card! Maurits Quansah stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.48
Marc Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Hermanni Maltz. Hermanni Maltz brings the ball forward. Hermanni Maltz flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.57
2-2Oluwashegun West clumsily knocks into Krunoslav Petrovic. The referee calls over Oluwashegun West and warns him to calm down! Krunoslav Petrovic gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.17
Hermanni Maltz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Efren Pina. Efren Pina goes all the way! Efren Pina shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Youri Netto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.28
Jose Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Carlos Zico.
85.24
Maximiliano Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Oluwashegun West. The referee calls over Maximiliano Rubio and shows him a yellow card! Oluwashegun West stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.08
Marc Geis advances with the ball. Marc Geis makes a simple pass to Efren Pina. Efren Pina goes all the way! Efren Pina takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Jeison Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Youri Netto had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oluwashegun West 27, 90 Joe Thomson 75 Efren Pina 81 | Petros Christodoulakis 16 Maurits Quansah 63 |