Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Manchester United and Rotherham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Manchester United and Rotherham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off the first half!
3.37
0-0Georg Riegler makes a probing pass to Khalid Sinouh. Khalid Sinouh goes all the way! Khalid Sinouh rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.46
Vladimir Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.20
1-0Lucas Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Morten Fredgaard. Morten Fredgaard knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic goes all the way! Tomislav Zilic shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.33
Nicholas Laybutt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic plays a perfect one-two with Khalid Sinouh and rushes in on goal... Tomislav Zilic cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
20.40
1-0Aaron Thirlwell barges into Francis Smithe. Aaron Thirlwell is warned by the referee! Francis Smithe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.11
1-0Lucas Martinez makes a probing pass to Morten Fredgaard. Morten Fredgaard knocks the ball to his team mate, Khalid Sinouh. Khalid Sinouh goes all the way! Khalid Sinouh shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Stewart easily smothers it!
27.18
Simo Stegar kicks a strong pass forward to Vladimir Nappi. Vladimir Nappi threads the ball through to Khalid Sinouh. Khalid Sinouh plays a perfect one-two with Tomislav Zilic and rushes in on goal... Khalid Sinouh cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.36
Georg Riegler knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.12
Lucas Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Georg Riegler. Georg Riegler passes the ball forward to Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell flicks the ball with his head. Nwankwo Stewart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.29
Titus Mortensen knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Monk. Sylvain Monk shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
48.55
Francis White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Ball. Greg Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
49.53
Vladimir Nappi passes the ball forward to Khalid Sinouh. Khalid Sinouh goes all the way! Khalid Sinouh rockets a shot on goal but somehow Nwankwo Stewart manages to keep it out.
54.17
3-0Francis Smithe makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Pardo. Juan-Carlos Pardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Monk. Sylvain Monk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucas Martinez.
55.25
Nicholas Laybutt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso makes a probing pass to Khalid Sinouh. Khalid Sinouh makes a simple pass to Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Nwankwo Stewart is on top of it.
60.23
Georg Riegler flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell goes all the way! Aaron Thirlwell shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Stewart easily smothers it!
63.17
3-0Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.14
Martin Taylor surges forward with the ball. Martin Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Eberle. Martin Eberle tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
67.06
Titus Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Monk. Sylvain Monk whips in a cross ball towards Martin Eberle. Martin Eberle flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
71.32
Titus Mortensen makes a simple pass to Martin Eberle. Martin Eberle 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!
73.49
Simo Stegar passes the ball forward to Vladimir Nappi. Vladimir Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.44
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.44
Juan-Carlos Pardo passes the ball forward to Martin Eberle. Martin Eberle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.54
Morten Fredgaard threads the ball through to Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
83.51
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
85.51
Morten Fredgaard flicks the ball to his team mate, Khalid Sinouh. Khalid Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Stewart easily smothers it!
89.34
Morten Fredgaard advances with the ball. Morten Fredgaard shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Tomislav Zilic 9 Aaron Thirlwell 28, 32 |