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 Swansea City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
8.26
0-0Erik Ásgeirsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura plays a quick one-two with Fabian Natale Ferrarese and rushes in on goal... Wataru Nakamura shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gerson Richardson!
12.50
Simon Smithe picks a pass forward to Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Marchegiani. Oberdan Marchegiani shoots from outside the area. Gerson Richardson gets down and covers it.
14.25
0-0Romarin Job kicks a strong pass forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür passes the ball forward to Fabian Moens. Fabian Moens rushes past Simon Smithe! Some silky footwork from Fabian Moens provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.35
0-1John Potts knocks the ball forward to Fabian Moens. Fabian Moens knocks in a cross ball towards Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié makes a looping header on goal. Pedro De Souza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.51
0-1Gavin Barmby makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Barmby puts a great ball through. Kanga Olivier Sié runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.56
Stephan Edusei chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts makes a probing pass to Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese makes a simple pass, allowing Oberdan Marchegiani to run into the box. Oberdan Marchegiani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.46
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.13
Youl Alidor Soumah flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain George. Sylvain George plays the ball forward to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
32.55
Erik Ásgeirsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.16
1-1John Potts comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain George. John Potts is given a warning by the referee! Sylvain George runs off the knock.
39.19
Simon Smithe brings the ball forward. Simon Smithe makes an attacking run forward. Simon Smithe makes a great pass forward. Fabian Natale Ferrarese runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swansea City kick off the second half!
51.32
Gavin Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Moens collects the pass. Fabian Moens cuts inside the box! Fabian Moens comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Pedro De Souza manages to keep it out.
54.12
Simon Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain George. Sylvain George threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Marchegiani. Oberdan Marchegiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Ferrarese but the linesman indicates offside!
55.28
John Potts flicks a high pass forward to Kanga Olivier Sié who brings the ball neatly under control. Kanga Olivier Sié makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Fabian Moens. Fabian Moens shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.09
1-2Manchester United have made a substitution with Spencer Minto replacing Fabian Natale Ferrarese .
65.41
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
66.43
Mohammed Amoah advances with the ball. Mohammed Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Moens. Fabian Moens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kanga Olivier Sié but he's offside!
84.31
John Potts hacks Gareth Potts from behind! The referee warns John Potts again to calm down! Gareth Potts runs off the knock.
85.46
With a delightful solo run, Gavin Barmby stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Moens. With a superhuman jump, Fabian Moens connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pedro De Souza manages to gather it effortlessly.
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)
6
2. Martim Maldonado (DEF)
6
3. Stephan Edusei (DEF)
6
4. Simon Smithe (DEF)
7
5. Youl Alidor Soumah (DEF)
6
6. Erik Ásgeirsson (MID)
6
7. Sylvain George (MID)
6
8. Gareth Potts (MID)
6
9. Wataru Nakamura (ATT)
6
10. Oberdan Marchegiani (ATT)
8
11. Fabian Natale Ferrarese (ATT)
6
12. Daizo Ihara (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Nascimento (ATT)
0
14. Spencer Minto (ATT)
6
1. Gerson Richardson (GK)
7
2. Diogo Nunes (DEF)
6
3. Dietmar Engels (DEF)
6
4. Romarin Job (DEF)
6
5. Mohammed Amoah (DEF)
7
6. Kubilay Sükür (MID)
6
7. John Potts (MID)
6
8. Gavin Barmby (MID)
7
9. Jean-Sebastien Ferhaoui (MID)
6
10. Fabian Moens (ATT)
10
11. Kanga Olivier Sié (ATT)
8
12. Dominic Dalglish (MID)
0
13. Alberto Andres (MID)
0
14. Damiano Panarelli (MID)
0