Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 19,518 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
2.20
0-0Fabio De Palma barges into Ahmed Van Der Weerden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ahmed Van Der Weerden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.23
1-0Patrick Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Fabio De Palma collects the pass. Fabio De Palma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Dixon!
6.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabio De Palma plays the ball forward to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.42
2-0Fabio De Palma plays the ball forward to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
14.46
Hannes Stiepermann comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Delgado. The referee calls over Hannes Stiepermann and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.07
2-0Niccolo Dixon barges into Ahmed Van Der Weerden. The referee brings Niccolo Dixon to one side and gives him a warning! Ahmed Van Der Weerden stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.47
2-0Ahmed Van Der Weerden advances with the ball. Ahmed Van Der Weerden knocks the ball forward, putting Marek Rzasa through on goal. Marek Rzasa rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Yemon Kimura. Excellent save.
21.15
2-0Fabio De Palma flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Stiepermann who takes it down. Hannes Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.53
Hannes Stiepermann threads a neat ball through to Fabio De Palma. Fabio De Palma flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Dixon who gracefully takes it down. Niccolo Dixon shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.04
Nigel Thatcher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nigel Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.54
Hannes Stiepermann flicks a high ball forward to David Ehiogu who takes it down. David Ehiogu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Eben Dugbatey is on top of it.
28.00
Darius Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
30.50
Ledley Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to Darius Moncur who takes it down. Darius Moncur threads the ball through to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.41
Fabio De Palma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann threads the ball through to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
38.30
Guilherme Teixeira sees Marek Rzasa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marek Rzasa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.46
Daniel Wainwright passes the ball forward to Patrick Palmer. Patrick Palmer sees Niccolo Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Eben Dugbatey.
44.52
David Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Ahmed Van Der Weerden who takes it down. Ahmed Van Der Weerden takes it forward alone. Ahmed Van Der Weerden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Carlos Dario García runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Dario García finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
48.01
Bart Bertjens chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado makes a simple pass to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Guilherme Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
55.45
2-1Guilherme Teixeira hacks Hannes Stiepermann from behind! The referee calls over Guilherme Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! Hannes Stiepermann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.53
2-1Oxford United have made 2 substitutions with Franco Belardi replacing Sebastian Barkero and Kew Meijndershagen replacing Bart Bertjens .
66.10
Fabio De Palma hacks Ahmed Van Der Weerden from behind! The referee calls over Fabio De Palma and warns him to calm down! Ahmed Van Der Weerden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.12
Marek Rzasa comes in with a late challenge on Darius Moncur. The referee warns Marek Rzasa to calm down! Darius Moncur hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.26
Marek Rzasa catches Yoann Rizzetto on the ankles. Marek Rzasa is shown the yellow card! Yoann Rizzetto runs off the knock.
72.37
Darius Moncur runs straight at the opposition's defence. Darius Moncur shoots from distance. Eben Dugbatey effortlessly gets down and covers it.
77.58
Carlos Dario García decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Dario García shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Eben Dugbatey smothers it!
78.35
With vision, Ahmed Van Der Weerden laces a weighted ball forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher cuts inside the box! Nigel Thatcher takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Yemon Kimura smothers it!
84.21
Darius Moncur decides to run forward with the ball. Darius Moncur shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Eben Dugbatey.
85.08
2-1Darius Moncur takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Abdelmalek Pardeilhan comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
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
| Niccolo Dixon 3, 6 | Guilherme Teixeira 24 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Dixon of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yemon Kimura (GK)
6
2. Patrick Palmer (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Mowbray (DEF)
6
4. Yoann Rizzetto (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
6
6. Darius Moncur (MID)
7
7. Fabio De Palma (MID)
6
8. Hannes Stiepermann (MID)
7
9. David Ehiogu (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Dario García (ATT)
8
11. Niccolo Dixon (ATT)
9
12. Del Gascoigne (DEF)
0
13. David Palmer (ATT)
0
14. John Godber (MID)
0
1. Eben Dugbatey (GK)
8
2. Sebastian Barkero (DEF)
6
3. Abdelmalek Pardeilhan (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Goldberg (DEF)
6
5. Bart Bertjens (DEF)
6
6. Miguel Delgado (MID)
6
7. Ahmed Van Der Weerden (MID)
7
8. David Lopes (MID)
6
9. Nigel Thatcher (ATT)
7
10. Guilherme Teixeira (ATT)
7
11. Marek Rzasa (ATT)
5
12. Franco Belardi (DEF)
6
13. Kew Meijndershagen (DEF)
6
14. Francesco Prete (ATT)
0