Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 14,928 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dryden.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dryden.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
3.51
0-0Markus Seifert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm whips in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Stanley Byrne. That should have been a goal!
8.29
0-0Stanley Byrne makes a probing pass to Carmine Lanna. Carmine Lanna makes a probing pass to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.16
0-0Wayne Potts flicks a high pass forward. Carmine Lanna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carmine Lanna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton rushes past Eddy Simone! Alun Bolton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Johnny Van As. Excellent save.
12.03
Richard Prior plays the ball forward to Robert Wilcox. Robert Wilcox knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.33
0-0Carmine Lanna flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
21.11
0-0Stanley Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Paul Sammer. Stanley Byrne is warned by the referee! Paul Sammer stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.48
Markus Seifert sees Bruno Gil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.25
Carmine Lanna flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Brian Lloyd edges inside the box! Brian Lloyd looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Colin Coppinger is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
40.34
0-0Carmine Lanna clumsily knocks into Markus Seifert. Carmine Lanna is shown the yellow card! Markus Seifert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion 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
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
48.57
Arturo Myrtaj chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
53.53
Gary Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Robert Wilcox holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.56
Ugo Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Carmine Lanna. Carmine Lanna flicks a high pass forward to Robert Wilcox who brings the ball under control. Robert Wilcox skips past Simon Kahn! Robert Wilcox tries a spectacular strike. Johnny Van As gets down and covers it.
65.15
Simon Kahn flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Myrtaj collects the pass. Arturo Myrtaj controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Veloso.
66.28
1-0Markus Seifert hits a low pass to Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.14
1-0Gary Ritchie makes a simple pass to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd puts a great ball through. Alun Bolton runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.46
1-0Colin Coppinger threads the ball through to Sol Matthews. Sol Matthews knocks the ball forward to Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Gil. Stanley Byrne hacks Bruno Gil from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.54
Gaspar Veloso sees Richard Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
75.45
Maurizio Benussi comes in with a late challenge on Gary Ritchie. The referee warns Maurizio Benussi to calm down! Gary Ritchie runs off the knock.
79.27
With vision, Richard Prior laces a through ball forward to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd rushes past Colin Coppinger! Brian Lloyd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.44
Arturo Myrtaj clumsily knocks into Carmine Lanna. The referee brings Arturo Myrtaj to one side and gives him a warning! Carmine Lanna runs off the knock.
83.41
Paul Sammer catches Wayne Potts on the ankles. Paul Sammer is shown the yellow card! Wayne Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.57
Gaspar Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Alun Bolton collects the pass. Alun Bolton rushes past Colin Coppinger! Alun Bolton shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
87.51
Eddy Simone flicks a high pass forward. Sol Matthews collects the pass. Sol Matthews makes a simple pass to Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
89.22
Wayne Potts sees a break and surges forward. Wayne Potts flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Brian Lloyd plays a sublime one-two with Alun Bolton and races in on goal... Brian Lloyd cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Markus Seifert passes the ball forward to Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
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
| Paul Sammer 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Lloyd of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johnny Van As (GK)
7
2. Simon Kahn (DEF)
6
3. Colin Coppinger (DEF)
7
4. Eddy Simone (DEF)
6
5. Maurizio Benussi (MID)
5
6. Markus Seifert (MID)
8
7. Arturo Myrtaj (MID)
6
8. Sol Matthews (MID)
7
9. Armin Fromm (ATT)
7
10. Bruno Gil (ATT)
9
11. Paul Sammer (ATT)
9
12. David Cooke (GK)
0
13. Steffen Kneissl (DEF)
0
14. Artur Varela (ATT)
0
1. Liam Clarke (GK)
6
2. Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6
3. Ugo Campbell (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Potts (DEF)
8
5. Gaspar Veloso (DEF)
6
6. Richard Prior (MID)
7
7. Carmine Lanna (MID)
7
8. Gary Ritchie (MID)
7
9. Alun Bolton (ATT)
8
10. Brian Lloyd (ATT)
9
11. Robert Wilcox (ATT)
7
12. Miguel Galadames (MID)
0
13. Jody Grimandi (DEF)
0
14. Scott Thirlwell (MID)
0