Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 20,768 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester United and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.


0.00
Manchester United start the match!
4.11
Gustavo Santos threads a neat ball through to Dave Greaves. With vision, Dave Greaves plays the ball forward to Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Johnny Van As.
5.56
It's a corner kick. Dave Greaves kicks a low ball out wide. Colin Coppinger gets to the ball and clears it up field.
6.10
Dave Greaves makes a probing pass to Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Johnny Van As.
9.43
Vladimir Gallo kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez plays a quick one-two with Jermaine Bresciano and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Jimenez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Johnny Van As manages to gather it comfortably.
12.34
Meziane Bencherif threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Fanesi. P. Gilberto Fanesi threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano skips past Simon Kahn! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jermaine Bresciano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Johnny Van As has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.05
Vladimir Gallo flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Bresciano who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Bresciano knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.16
Michael Hakansson threads a neat ball through to Dave Greaves. Dave Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco edges inside the box! Joaquín Pacheco comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Wonderful reactions from Johnny Van As keeps it out!
21.52
Michael Hakansson flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Díaz controls it well on his chest. Felipe Díaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Coppinger.
24.35
Arturo Myrtaj changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arturo Myrtaj whips in a cross ball towards Artur Varela. Artur Varela heads the ball goalwards. Superb reactions from Yves-A. Dufresnes. What a save!
32.08
Gustavo Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Greaves. Dave Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Johnny Van As reads it well. Nice keeping!
33.04
Vladimir Gallo hacks Maurizio Benussi from behind! Vladimir Gallo is warned by the referee! Maurizio Benussi runs off the knock.
36.28
Felipe Díaz takes a long throw-in. Dave Greaves sees Eugenio Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquín Pacheco. With a superhuman jump, Joaquín Pacheco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Johnny Van As with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
45.00
With imagination, Felipe Díaz plays the ball forward to Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano makes a looping header on goal. Johnny Van As punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle 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
Plymouth Argyle kick off!
48.40
Hugo Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
49.22
With great vision, Michael Hakansson plays the ball forward to Vladimir Gallo. Vladimir Gallo takes it forward alone. Vladimir Gallo makes a pass forward but Eugenio Jimenez makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
54.03
Arturo Myrtaj takes it forward alone. Arturo Myrtaj sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.06
Gustavo Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Díaz. Felipe Díaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez plays a scrappy one-two with Joaquín Pacheco and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Jimenez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eugenio Jimenez!
60.57
Hugo Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil edges inside the box! Bruno Gil looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Yves-A. Dufresnes gets down and covers it.
63.15
Felipe Díaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
71.15
Hugo Mendes sees space and advances. Hugo Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yves-A. Dufresnes who gathers it comfortably.
78.42
Arturo Myrtaj flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Varela. Artur Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gustavo Santos.
79.07
Dave Greaves threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Johnny Van As had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle! That's his third!
83.24
Vladimir Gallo flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Bresciano collects the pass. Jermaine Bresciano whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Jimenez. With a superhuman jump, Eugenio Jimenez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Johnny Van As with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 6
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 13
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 30.3030303030303 vs 69.6969696969697
Play Area
Home team third: 31.82%, Midfield: 43.94%, Away team third: 24.24%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Jimenez of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Simon Kahn (DEF)
6
6
4. Eddy Simone (DEF)
6
6. Hugo Mendes (MID)
6
7. Arturo Myrtaj (MID)
6
6
9. Armin Fromm (ATT)
6
10. Bruno Gil (ATT)
6
11. Artur Varela (ATT)
6

12. David Cooke (GK)
0
14. Steven Watson (MID)
0

6
6. Felipe Díaz (MID)
6
7. Dave Greaves (MID)
6
6
9
7

12. Jaime Sullivan (DEF)
0
13. Bakary Bah (MID)
0
14. Ian Galli (ATT)
0