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 Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 18,835 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Manchester United and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
3.37
0-1Giancarlo Iannuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.10
0-1Jose Fortes Marquez sees a break and surges forward. Jose Fortes Marquez knocks the ball forward to Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Vitaliy Udovenko.
8.24
Gunnar Iversen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Swift. Dale Swift connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by René Friedli!
12.35
Jose Fortes Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Iannuzzi. Giancarlo Iannuzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Vitaliy Udovenko.
14.28
Fabian Hofbauer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoshito Ishigawa. Yoshito Ishigawa makes a beautiful solo run. Yoshito Ishigawa tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.05
0-2Ferreira Junior knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoshito Ishigawa. Yoshito Ishigawa makes a probing pass to Mark Addo. Mark Addo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mile Zois.
22.41
Giancarlo Iannuzzi knocks the ball forward to Mark Addo. Mark Addo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vitaliy Udovenko manages to gather it comfortably.
27.54
0-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.32
0-2Ferry Van Basten powers a long ball forward. Jonathan Konchesky shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.22
Giancarlo Iannuzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.45
Hilmar Finnbogason makes a probing pass to Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow René Friedli manages to keep it out.
39.20
Hilmar Finnbogason threads the ball through to Dale Swift. Dale Swift whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.41
Yoshito Ishigawa threads the ball through to Mark Addo. Mark Addo shoots from 20 yards. Vitaliy Udovenko easily smothers it.
42.49
Joel Ahla sees a break and surges forward. Joel Ahla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.22
Yoshito Ishigawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mile Zois.
45.00
Mile Zois makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunnar Iversen. Gunnar Iversen chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Konchesky. Jonathan Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
47.42
Ferreira Junior decides to run forward with the ball. Ferreira Junior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.02
Gunnar Iversen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Swift. Dale Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.32
Joel Ahla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giancarlo Iannuzzi. Giancarlo Iannuzzi threads the ball through to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Vitaliy Udovenko!
65.06
0-372.03
Joel Ahla knocks the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Iannuzzi. Giancarlo Iannuzzi makes a probing pass to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferry Van Basten.
77.36
0-3Fabian Hofbauer catches Gunnar Iversen on the ankles. Fabian Hofbauer is warned by the referee! Gunnar Iversen stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.39
Yoshito Ishigawa sees a break and surges forward. Yoshito Ishigawa shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.46
Ferry Van Basten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Iversen. Gunnar Iversen passes the ball forward to Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.57
Mile Zois chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Iversen. Gunnar Iversen chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Haaland. Thomas Haaland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian Hofbauer.
84.25
Jose Fortes Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoshito Ishigawa. Yoshito Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott shoots from distance. Vitaliy Udovenko easily smothers it.
85.24
Ronnie Vrede threads the ball through to Dale Swift. Dale Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.22
Jonathan Konchesky hacks Jose Fortes Marquez from behind! Jonathan Konchesky is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Bristol Rovers are easily keeping Manchester United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Brendan Peckham 3, 47 Yoshito Ishigawa 14 |