Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play St Mirren in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Bremner.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Bremner.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off the first half!
2.21
0-0Craig Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Frieser. Christian Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Bower. Bill Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
3.24
0-0With a delightful solo run, Erik Ásgeirsson stretches the opposition's defence. Erik Ásgeirsson threads the ball through to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues but he's offside!
10.55
Kader Roche knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts sees space and advances. Gareth Potts makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues but he's offside!
12.29
0-0Spencer Minto barges into Alex Rae. The referee brings Spencer Minto to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Rae runs off the knock.
16.26
0-0Madjid Le Garrec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davide Di Cara. Davide Di Cara lofts in a cross ball towards Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Pedro De Souza!
18.19
Seeing Madjid Le Garrec's attacking run, Jean-Philippe Giublesi quickly throws the ball into his path. Madjid Le Garrec runs straight at the opposition's defence. Madjid Le Garrec whips in a cross ball towards Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Pedro De Souza reads it well. Great save!
20.25
0-0Madjid Le Garrec plays the ball forward to Bill Bower. Bill Bower edges inside the box! Bill Bower cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.34
Craig Shields flicks a high ball forward to Madjid Le Garrec who takes it down. Madjid Le Garrec flicks a high pass forward. Davide Di Cara holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Davide Di Cara knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martim Maldonado.
32.18
0-0Madjid Le Garrec catches Erik Ásgeirsson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erik Ásgeirsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.28
With a delightful solo run, Madjid Le Garrec stretches the opposition's defence. Madjid Le Garrec tries a spectacular long range effort. Pedro De Souza gets down and covers it.
36.31
Jean-Philippe Giublesi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pedro De Souza reads it well. Good keeping!
38.22
0-1Gary Cole flicks a high pass forward. Madjid Le Garrec collects the pass. Madjid Le Garrec flicks the ball to his team mate, Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano plays a one-two with Bill Bower and advances towards the goal... Joachim Sogliano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St Mirren!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
St Mirren start the second half!
48.35
Martim Maldonado flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Potts collects the pass. Gareth Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Marchegiani. Oberdan Marchegiani shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.29
Jean-Philippe Giublesi sees Joachim Sogliano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joachim Sogliano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.42
Christian Frieser comes in with a late challenge on Gareth Potts. The referee calls over Christian Frieser and warns him to calm down! Gareth Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.39
0-1Manchester United have made a substitution with Rodrigo Ribeiro replacing Oberdan Marchegiani .
71.40
Gareth Potts flicks a high pass forward. Wataru Nakamura collects the pass. Wataru Nakamura shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Gavin James has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.53
Erik Ásgeirsson flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Minto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Minto rushes past Craig Shields! Spencer Minto shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.49
Gareth Potts barges into Madjid Le Garrec. Gareth Potts is shown the yellow card! Madjid Le Garrec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.33
Jean-Philippe Giublesi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davide Di Cara. Davide Di Cara shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
89.47
Daniel Mouret kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Frieser. Christian Frieser changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Christian Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Davide Di Cara. Davide Di Cara powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro De Souza (GK)
8
2. Kader Roche (DEF)
6
3. Martim Maldonado (DEF)
6
4. Simon Smithe (DEF)
6
5. Franco Pino (DEF)
6
6. Erik Ásgeirsson (MID)
6
7. Gareth Potts (MID)
7
8. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues (ATT)
6
9. Wataru Nakamura (ATT)
8
10. Spencer Minto (ATT)
6
11. Oberdan Marchegiani (ATT)
6
12. Rodrigo Ribeiro (ATT)
6
13. Paulo Barbosa (ATT)
0
14. Alberto Nascimento (ATT)
0
1. Gavin James (GK)
6
2. Alex Rae (DEF)
6
3. Gary Cole (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Mouret (DEF)
6
5. Craig Shields (DEF)
6
6. Jean-Philippe Giublesi (MID)
6
7. Christian Frieser (MID)
7
8. Madjid Le Garrec (MID)
7
9. Joachim Sogliano (ATT)
9
10. Davide Di Cara (ATT)
6
11. Bill Bower (ATT)
7
12. Craig Kasper (DEF)
0
13. Gavin Gough (MID)
0
14. Garry Cleland (ATT)
0