Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 19,682 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rochdale looks especially fired up for this match.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rochdale looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0Rochdale start the match!
3.07
0-0Jo Heggem threads the ball through to John Kalac. John Kalac shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Martin Farnerud.
9.40
0-0John Kalac hacks Marc Geis from behind! John Kalac is shown the yellow card! Marc Geis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.11
0-0Hermanni Maltz kicks a strong pass forward to Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.39
Jeison Ortega knocks the ball forward to Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Nwakire.
16.36
0-1Jacob Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gísli Hallfredsson. Gísli Hallfredsson knocks the ball forward to John Kalac. John Kalac chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.53
0-1Gísli Hallfredsson makes a simple pass to John Kalac. John Kalac lofts in a cross ball towards Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.24
Diogo Olvera kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Allsopp. Vincenzo Allsopp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abraham Reynoso who gathers it comfortably.
26.54
Marc Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Hermanni Maltz. Hermanni Maltz passes the ball forward to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.40
0-1Alfredo Carcedo hacks Oluwashegun West from behind! The referee calls over Alfredo Carcedo and warns him to calm down! Oluwashegun West gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.10
Vincenzo Allsopp advances with the ball. Vincenzo Allsopp goes all the way! Vincenzo Allsopp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.55
Jeison Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Abraham Reynoso had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
36.52
Jeison Ortega threads the ball through to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Ehiogu.
38.15
Gísli Hallfredsson kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Martin Farnerud had no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
42.19
Antonio Carlos Zico knocks the ball forward to Yacine Zemmouri. Yacine Zemmouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Carcedo.
44.21
Gísli Hallfredsson passes the ball forward to John Kalac. John Kalac knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
47.35
Diogo Olvera takes it forward alone. Diogo Olvera knocks the ball forward to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Abraham Reynoso easily smothers it!
54.45
Jo Heggem barges into Yacine Zemmouri. Jo Heggem is given a warning by the referee! Yacine Zemmouri carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.38
Jo Heggem threads the ball through to Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.25
Mario Hector Soto makes a probing pass to Gísli Hallfredsson. Gísli Hallfredsson threads the ball through to John Kalac. John Kalac knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Farnerud who gathers it comfortably.
59.55
Kevin Walem kicks a strong pass forward to Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Farnerud who gathers it comfortably.
61.08
Hermanni Maltz passes the ball forward to Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.21
Gísli Hallfredsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.16
Diogo Olvera hacks Dominic Sullivan from behind! Diogo Olvera is shown the yellow card! Dominic Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.50
Hermanni Maltz flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.59
3-2Lucas Corona hacks Jacob Ehiogu from behind! Lucas Corona is given a warning by the referee! Jacob Ehiogu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.32
Jacob Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Jo Heggem. Jo Heggem surges forward with the ball. Jo Heggem lofts in a cross ball towards John Kalac. John Kalac directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Kalac!
83.28
Marc Geis makes a simple pass to Hermanni Maltz. Hermanni Maltz passes the ball forward to Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona knocks the ball forward to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
84.44
Jeison Ortega makes a simple pass to Lucas Corona. Lucas Corona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.36
Jeison Ortega barges into Kevin Walem. Jeison Ortega is warned by the referee! Kevin Walem grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Yacine Zemmouri flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Nwakire.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Lucas Corona 33 Joe Thomson 61, 71 | Dominic Sullivan 16 Mikkel Nygaard 38 John Kalac 78 |