Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 18,679 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
2.45
Mark Kissinger makes a probing pass to Darren Croft. Darren Croft shoots from 20 yards. Adam Neville is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.41
Mark Kissinger passes the ball forward to Robert Harrison. Robert Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.12
Jody Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Davis. Sol Davis whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ferry Piqué!
12.30
Christian Cziommer brings the ball forward. Christian Cziommer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
14.27
Robert Owen makes a simple pass to Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.25
Jose E. Mareggini hacks Robert Harrison from behind! The referee calls over Jose E. Mareggini and warns him to calm down! Robert Harrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.38
Luigi Van Dessel threads the ball through to Alberto Barbosa. Alberto Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.26
Richard Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jody Carragher. Jody Carragher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp shoots from long range but it is miles over!
21.23
Eric Mawene barges into Sol Davis. Eric Mawene is given a warning by the referee! Sol Davis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.23
Mark Kissinger knocks the ball forward to Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.17
Stefan Lamey surges forward with the ball. Stefan Lamey makes a probing pass to Darren Croft. Darren Croft whips in a cross ball towards Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer powers a header at goal. Darius Mercer scores for Tottenham Hotspur!!
33.48
Luigi Van Dessel makes a probing pass to Alberto Barbosa. Alberto Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Les Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Croft. Darren Croft goes all the way! Darren Croft shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
47.34
Eric Mawene kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Kissinger. Mark Kissinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer goes all the way! Darius Mercer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Adam Neville is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.03
Mark Kissinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Croft. Darren Croft passes the ball forward to Darius Mercer. Darius Mercer takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.31
Luigi Van Dessel takes it forward alone. Luigi Van Dessel knocks the ball forward to Sol Davis but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.49
Ian Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Barbosa. Alberto Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.23
Jose E. Mareggini makes a beautiful solo run. Jose E. Mareggini decides to run forward with the ball. Jose E. Mareggini knocks the ball forward to Sol Davis. Sol Davis rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.01
Eric Mawene hacks Jody Carragher from behind! The referee calls over Eric Mawene again and warns him to calm down! Jody Carragher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.40
Ian Keane chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp passes the ball forward but Alberto Barbosa is offside!
83.29
Darren Croft catches Matthew Hughes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthew Hughes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.23
Jose E. Mareggini makes a probing pass to Ian Keane. Ian Keane takes it forward alone. Ian Keane whips in a cross ball towards Sol Davis. Sol Davis flicks the ball with his head. Ferry Piqué easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Darius Mercer of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.7532467532467 vs 53.2467532467532
Play Area
Home team third: 29.87%, Midfield: 41.56%, Away team third: 28.57%