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 Leeds United. A crowd of 20,498 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Manchester United and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
2.17
0-0Kristján Kjartansson knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
4.31
1-0Ivan Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Hilmar Finnbogason. Hilmar Finnbogason makes a probing pass to Dale Swift. Dale Swift tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Jacob Anderton had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
8.12
Ivan Grant sees space and advances. Ivan Grant sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Grant whips in a cross ball towards Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.46
Salvatore Galli passes the ball forward to Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.36
1-0Hilmar Finnbogason surges forward with the ball. Hilmar Finnbogason shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jacob Anderton manages to gather it comfortably.
18.50
1-0Harvey Harrison makes a probing pass to Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgios Panagiotopoulos.
22.32
1-0Krunoslav Cvitanovic barges into Giorgios Panagiotopoulos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giorgios Panagiotopoulos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.07
Harvey Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer shoots from long range but somehow Vitaliy Udovenko manages to keep it out.
27.42
Marcus Hamilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia whips in a cross ball towards Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
33.43
1-0Marcus Hamilton kicks a strong pass forward to Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer but the linesman indicates offside!
38.32
Harvey Harrison knocks the ball forward to Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Vitaliy Udovenko!
39.42
Ivan Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Whelan. Phil Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.09
Ivan Cole takes it forward alone. Ivan Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky goes all the way! Jonathan Konchesky cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jonathan Konchesky scores for Manchester United!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
51.31
Salvatore Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leevi Essbjorn.
53.42
Ivan Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Galli. Salvatore Galli makes a probing pass to Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.45
2-0Marcus Hamilton comes in with a late challenge on Hilmar Finnbogason. Marcus Hamilton is given a warning by the referee! Hilmar Finnbogason stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.21
Ivan Cole decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Cole chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Swift but the linesman indicates offside!
65.01
Yurtcan Sükür makes a probing pass to Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.21
Yurtcan Sükür makes a simple pass to Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Grant.
69.28
Leevi Essbjorn knocks the ball forward to Marcus Hamilton. Marcus Hamilton makes a simple pass to Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitaliy Udovenko who gathers it comfortably.
72.36
Leevi Essbjorn kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Harrison. Harvey Harrison makes a probing pass to Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer threads the ball through to Mattia Valsesia but he's offside!
73.10
Giorgios Panagiotopoulos makes a simple pass to Salvatore Galli. Salvatore Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky plays a perfect one-two with Thomas Haaland and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Konchesky tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Jacob Anderton manages to gather it comfortably.
75.46
Salvatore Galli makes a simple pass to Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Swift. Dale Swift shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.33
Damien Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Hamilton. Marcus Hamilton kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia lofts in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Vitaliy Udovenko manages to gather it comfortably.
85.32
Mattia Valsesia catches Ivan Cole on the ankles. The referee calls over Mattia Valsesia and warns him to calm down! Ivan Cole hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dale Swift 4, 75 Jonathan Konchesky 40 |