Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
0.00
0-0Stockport County start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.11
1-0Patrick Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Howard Lee. Howard Lee rushes past Stephan Edusei! Howard Lee makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Pedro De Souza had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
9.25
1-0Lucien Ndo barges into Spencer Minto. Lucien Ndo is warned by the referee! Spencer Minto runs off the knock.
12.14
1-0Stephan Edusei hacks Rafael Lima from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.01
Without breaking stride, Sylvain George plays the ball forward to Spencer Minto. Spencer Minto knocks in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Stephane Scifo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.36
1-1Harry Higginbotham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Harry Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
22.02
Sylvain George threads the ball through to Spencer Minto. Spencer Minto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Reimers.
27.08
Stephan Edusei flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Boertien holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Boertien makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Reimers.
28.24
1-1Lomano Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Minto. Spencer Minto rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.08
1-1Pascal Cziommer sees Rafael Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Lima whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell makes a looping header on goal. Pedro De Souza punches it away to safety.
38.36
Pascal Cziommer catches Christian Barollo on the ankles. The referee warns Pascal Cziommer to calm down! Christian Barollo runs off the knock.
44.54
Sylvain George barges into Patrick Shearer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Shearer runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Harry Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.34
Les Barrett passes the ball forward to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Howard Lee. Howard Lee whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.04
3-1Christian Barollo darts forward. Christian Barollo knocks in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakamura. Tomás Sandoval comes in with a late challenge on Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.13
Sylvain George makes an attacking run forward. Sylvain George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephane Scifo effortlessly smothers it!
60.57
3-1Manchester United have made a substitution with Fabian Natale Ferrarese replacing Spencer Minto .
65.41
Rafael Lima barges into Martim Maldonado. The referee calls over Rafael Lima and shows him a yellow card! Martim Maldonado stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.25
Stephan Edusei knocks the ball forward to Lomano Boertien. Lomano Boertien threads a neat ball through to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.11
Stockport County have made a substitution with Harry Robson replacing Tomás Sandoval .Manchester United have made a substitution with Oberdan Marchegiani replacing Jose Marcelo Rodrigues .
83.14
Lucien Ndo sees Harry Higginbotham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shoots from long range. Pedro De Souza gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
84.19
Lomano Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Scifo who gathers it comfortably.
87.02
Harry Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Howard Lee. Howard Lee lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima makes a deft header. It's there!! Pedro De Souza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Patrick Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Lima who brings the ball under control. Rafael Lima tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Pedro De Souza!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Howard Lee 6 Nigel Powell 47 Rafael Lima 51, 87 | Wataru Nakamura 16 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Lima of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
6
2. Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
3. Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
6
4. Steffen Reimers (DEF)
6
5. Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6. Pascal Cziommer (MID)
6
7. Patrick Shearer (MID)
7
8. Harry Higginbotham (MID)
7
9. Rafael Lima (ATT)
9
10. Nigel Powell (ATT)
7
11. Howard Lee (ATT)
9
12. Harry Robson (DEF)
6
13. Graham Jacobs (MID)
0
14. Cedric Zugna (ATT)
0
1. Pedro De Souza (GK)
6
2. Ade Babayaro (DEF)
6
3. Martim Maldonado (DEF)
6
4. Stephan Edusei (DEF)
6
5. Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF)
6
6. Lomano Boertien (MID)
6
7. Sylvain George (MID)
6
8. Christian Barollo (MID)
6
9. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues (ATT)
6
10. Wataru Nakamura (ATT)
7
11. Spencer Minto (ATT)
6
12. Abel Rego (MID)
0
13. Fabian Natale Ferrarese (ATT)
6
14. Oberdan Marchegiani (ATT)
6