Match Report
| Manchester United | Manchester United |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Chris Lim | Chris Lim | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Philippe Renard | P. Renard |  | 83 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Dean Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Simo Stegar | S. Stegar |  | 84 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Matt Marsden | M. Marsden | |||||||||
| Nicholas Laybutt | N. Laybutt |  | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 |  | Alfons Kok | A. Kok | |||||||||
| Modeste Ipoua | M. Ipoua |  | 81 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 |  | Duarte Reis | D. Reis | |||||||||
| Tomislav Tomacic | T. Tomacic |  | 82 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Darren Sturridge | D. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Gabriel Alonso | G. Alonso |  | 84 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Duncan Royce | D. Royce | |||||||||
| Gunnar Johnsen | G. Johnsen |  | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Vitor Nunes | V. Nunes | |||||||||
| Vladimir Nappi | V. Nappi | | 81 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Ledley Westwood | L. Westwood | |||||||||
| Simão Chavez | S. Chavez | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Bryan Bruins | B. Bruins | |||||||||
| Aaron Thirlwell | A. Thirlwell | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Jamie Hughes | J. Hughes | |||||||||
| Tomislav Zilic | T. Zilic | | 83 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Tony Insley | T. Insley | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 20,289 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off the first half!
3.10
0-0Gunnar Johnsen makes a probing pass to Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.32
0-0Modeste Ipoua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Tomacic. Tomislav Tomacic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Dean Murphy manages to gather it comfortably.
14.07
0-0Tomislav Tomacic makes a probing pass to Simão Chavez. Simão Chavez knocks the ball forward to Aaron Thirlwell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.02
Gabriel Alonso takes it forward alone. Gabriel Alonso shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.42
0-0Simão Chavez barges into Matt Marsden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Marsden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.21
Tomislav Tomacic flicks the ball to his team mate, Simão Chavez. Simão Chavez shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dean Murphy.
22.08
0-0Alfons Kok kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Royce. Duncan Royce passes the ball forward to Jamie Hughes. Jamie Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philippe Renard who gathers it comfortably.
24.52
Duncan Royce makes a simple pass to Tony Insley. Tony Insley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.29
Modeste Ipoua catches Tony Insley on the ankles. Modeste Ipoua is shown the yellow card! Tony Insley stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.29
Gunnar Johnsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Tomislav Zilic but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.30
Simo Stegar chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Johnsen. Gunnar Johnsen passes the ball forward to Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.55
Vitor Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Hughes. Jamie Hughes plays a perfect one-two with Tony Insley and rushes in on goal... Jamie Hughes tries a spectacular strike but Philippe Renard is on top of it.
40.25
0-0Simão Chavez hacks Alfons Kok from behind! Simão Chavez is given a warning by the referee! Alfons Kok stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.48
0-1Ledley Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Hughes. Jamie Hughes plays a perfect one-two with Tony Insley and rushes in on goal... Jamie Hughes rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
49.52
Gabriel Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.29
Vitor Nunes makes a beautiful solo run. Vitor Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Hughes. Jamie Hughes flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.35
Nicholas Laybutt sees a break and surges forward. Nicholas Laybutt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simão Chavez. Simão Chavez tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.47
Simão Chavez hacks Darren Sturridge from behind! Simão Chavez is given another warning by the referee! Darren Sturridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.21
Gabriel Alonso makes a probing pass to Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.00
Duncan Royce comes in with a late challenge on Gunnar Johnsen. Duncan Royce is warned by the referee! Gunnar Johnsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.46
Vitor Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Bruins. Bryan Bruins shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.53
Gabriel Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Alonso shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Dean Murphy.
75.14
Vitor Nunes passes the ball forward to Tony Insley. Tony Insley passes the ball forward but Bryan Bruins is offside!
77.14
Nicholas Laybutt knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Johnsen. Gunnar Johnsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.18
0-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
83.16
Ledley Westwood advances with the ball. Ledley Westwood goes all the way! Ledley Westwood shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Philippe Renard!
85.14
Gunnar Johnsen threads the ball through to Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Gabriel Alonso makes a simple pass to Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Thirlwell but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jamie Hughes 42, 53 |