Match Report
| Manchester United | Manchester United |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Longworth | Stuart Longworth | manager | Tom Bingham | Tom Bingham | |||||||||||||||||
| Igor Netto | I. Netto |  | 85 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | David Vargas | D. Vargas | ||||||||
| Francesco G. Cirillo | F. Cirillo |  | 86 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Kostyantyn Volynets | K. Volynets | |||||||||
| Daishin Kaneko | D. Kaneko |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 32 |  | Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Alistair Finney | A. Finney |  | 83 | D | | 4 | | D | 32 | | Oleg Hunt | O. Hunt | |||||||||
| Scott Davies | S. Davies | | 77 | D | | 5 | | A | 66 | | Gavin Wright | G. Wright | |||||||||
| Alexander Iosifidis | A. Iosifidis |  | 79 | M | | 6 | | | M | 71 | | Brian Gardner | B. Gardner | ||||||||
| Guilherme Quaresma | G. Quaresma |  | 82 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Scott Best | S. Best | |||||||||
| Roberto Merino | R. Merino |  | 90 | M | | 8 | | A | 75 | | Ralph Goodwin | R. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Julian Winterburn | J. Winterburn | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Ronnie Cope | R. Cope | |||||||||
| Andy Hitchcock | A. Hitchcock | | 90 | A | | 10 | | R | 40 |  | Martin Benjamin | M. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Henry Watson | H. Watson | | 78 | A | | 11 | | R | 40 | | Glynn Bolton | G. Bolton | |||||||||
| Paul White | P. White | | 86 | D | | 12 | | R | 40 | | Graham Bower | G. Bower | |||||||||
| Des Lockley | D. Lockley | | 88 | M | | 13 | | R | 40 | | Dave Blake | D. Blake | |||||||||
| Juan Ruiz | J. Ruiz | | 86 | A | | 14 | | D | 32 | | Edmundo Vidal | E. Vidal | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 17,338 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Winterburn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Winterburn.
0.00
0-0Liverpool start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.14
0-0With imagination, Daishin Kaneko plays the ball forward to Alexander Iosifidis. Alexander Iosifidis threads the ball through to Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
4.38
0-0Daishin Kaneko lofts the ball long. Henry Watson whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Merino. Roberto Merino rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from David Vargas!
12.58
0-1Scott Best flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Cope. Ronnie Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.31
0-1Scott Best clumsily knocks into Alexander Iosifidis. Scott Best is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Iosifidis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.27
Alistair Finney knocks the ball forward to Henry Watson. Henry Watson passes the ball forward to Julian Winterburn. Julian Winterburn skips past Kostyantyn Volynets! Some good footwork from Julian Winterburn provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.32
1-1Gavin Wright makes a probing pass to Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner flicks a high pass forward to Martin Benjamin who brings the ball under control. Martin Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Cirillo.
27.43
1-1Francesco G. Cirillo threads a neat ball through to Julian Winterburn. Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Winterburn plays the ball forward to Alexander Iosifidis. Alexander Iosifidis rushes past Alex Gallacher! Alexander Iosifidis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Oleg Hunt's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
28.37
1-1Alexander Iosifidis takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Julian Winterburn. Julian Winterburn flicks the ball on with his first touch. Ronnie Cope reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
32.29
Roberto Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Winterburn. Julian Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock beats his man to it with a header. David Vargas is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.58
Scott Davies plays the ball forward to Roberto Merino. Showing composure, Roberto Merino laces a weighted ball forward to Henry Watson. Henry Watson whips in a cross ball towards Julian Winterburn. Julian Winterburn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but David Vargas reads it well. He makes it look easy!
44.35
Alistair Finney threads a neat ball through to Alexander Iosifidis. Alexander Iosifidis flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Merino collects the pass. Roberto Merino shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Manchester United kick off the second half!
47.22
3-1Alexander Iosifidis flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Winterburn. Julian Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Hitchcock but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.12
Scott Best threads a neat ball through to Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Igor Netto easily smothers it!
51.12
3-1Manchester United are in full control of this game.
54.35
Guilherme Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Merino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Merino threads the ball through to Andy Hitchcock but he's offside!
55.24
Julian Winterburn hacks Kostyantyn Volynets from behind! Julian Winterburn is warned by the referee! Kostyantyn Volynets hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.36
Scott Davies flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Iosifidis collects the pass. Alexander Iosifidis plays a scrappy one-two with Henry Watson and advances towards the goal... Alexander Iosifidis tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
60.59
Daishin Kaneko knocks the ball forward to Alistair Finney. Alistair Finney threads the ball through to Alexander Iosifidis. Alexander Iosifidis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Hunt.
61.24
Alistair Finney flicks a high pass forward. Scott Davies collects the pass. Scott Davies takes it forward alone. Scott Davies plays a scrappy one-two with Guilherme Quaresma and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Davies takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from David Vargas as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
63.05
Brian Gardner catches Alistair Finney on the ankles. The referee calls over Brian Gardner and warns him to calm down! Alistair Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.46
3-1Scott Best barges into Alexander Iosifidis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Iosifidis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.22
Guilherme Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Winterburn. Julian Winterburn plays a one-two with Henry Watson and advances towards the goal... Julian Winterburn shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.19
Julian Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Watson. Henry Watson rushes past Kostyantyn Volynets! Some silky footwork from Henry Watson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Henry Watson!
75.07
79.36
Without breaking stride, Julian Winterburn plays the ball forward to Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Merino. Roberto Merino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.57
Roberto Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Winterburn. Julian Winterburn puts a great ball through. Andy Hitchcock runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.36
Guilherme Quaresma makes an attacking run forward. Guilherme Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
| Julian Winterburn 22 Andy Hitchcock 32 Roberto Merino 44, 79 Henry Watson 69 | Ralph Goodwin 13 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Merino of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Igor Netto (GK)
6
2. Francesco G. Cirillo (DEF)
6
3. Daishin Kaneko (DEF)
6
4. Alistair Finney (DEF)
6
5. Scott Davies (DEF)
6
6. Alexander Iosifidis (MID)
7
7. Guilherme Quaresma (MID)
6
8. Roberto Merino (MID)
9
9. Julian Winterburn (ATT)
9
10. Andy Hitchcock (ATT)
7
11. Henry Watson (ATT)
8
12. Paul White (DEF)
0
13. Des Lockley (MID)
0
14. Juan Ruiz (ATT)
0
1. David Vargas (GK)
6
2. Kostyantyn Volynets (DEF)
6
3. Alex Gallacher (DEF)
6
4. Oleg Hunt (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Wright (ATT)
6
6. Brian Gardner (MID)
6
7. Scott Best (MID)
5
8. Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
7
9. Ronnie Cope (ATT)
6
10. Martin Benjamin (RES)
6
11. Glynn Bolton (RES)
6
12. Graham Bower (RES)
0
13. Dave Blake (RES)
0
14. Edmundo Vidal (DEF)
0