Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play Villarreal CF in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,060 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
0.00
0-0Manchester United start the match!
9.43
0-0Del Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Duberry. Greg Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Martinez.
14.16
Without breaking stride, Gialuca Miccoli plays the ball forward to Romero P. Medina. Romero P. Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.48
0-0Jose Fortes Martinez takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Martinez threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Medina. Romero P. Medina passes the ball forward but Thomas Weber is offside!
24.33
Kieron Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Cope holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Mustoe. Arthur Mustoe passes the ball forward but David Ehiogu is offside!
30.31
0-0Del Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Eric Appiah.
31.36
0-0Corner kick to Manchester United. Nigel Cope chips it out wide. Kwame Marbus steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
33.20
1-0Tommy Barmby makes a probing pass to Greg Duberry. Greg Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Barmby. Tommy Barmby directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.07
1-0Jose Fortes Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Yohann Schouft who brings the ball under control. Yohann Schouft passes the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Alberto Cope!
39.28
1-0Ledley Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Cope controls it well on his chest. Nigel Cope flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Gray controls it well on his chest. Anthony Gray knocks in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
40.07
Tiago Ramos passes the ball forward to Romero P. Medina. Romero P. Medina tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Villarreal CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.09
Kwame Marbus passes the ball forward to Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Gascoigne.
44.12
Ledley Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to David Ehiogu who takes it down. David Ehiogu plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Barmby and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Ehiogu provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF start the second half!
47.40
Arthur Mustoe threads the ball through to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu plays a one-two with Greg Duberry and rushes in on goal... David Ehiogu shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.05
Gialuca Miccoli flicks a high ball forward to Yohann Schouft who takes it down. Yohann Schouft lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.38
Kwame Marbus kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Medina. Romero P. Medina makes a beautiful solo run. Romero P. Medina whips in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Phil Fletcher with no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
57.28
Tommy Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Tommy Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.21
2-1Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Ricardo Carmona replacing Thomas Weber .
69.56
Anthony Gray makes a simple pass to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from distance but it flies wide!
71.22
Tommy Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Cope. Nigel Cope brings the ball forward. Nigel Cope shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.17
Jose Fortes Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Ramos controls it well on his chest. Tiago Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Medina. Romero P. Medina knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
77.51
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Luis Flores replacing Tiago Ramos .
83.35
Without breaking stride, Jakob Prantl plays the ball forward to Romero P. Medina. Romero P. Medina runs straight at the defence! Romero P. Medina cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.17
Jose Fortes Martinez makes a simple pass to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Flores. Luis Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Del Gascoigne.
87.05
Tommy Barmby makes an attacking run forward. Tommy Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Greg Duberry. Greg Duberry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Greg Duberry scores for Manchester United!!
90.00
Alberto Cope makes a strong solo run forward. Alberto Cope advances with the ball. Alberto Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Martinez.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Barmby of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Phil Fletcher (GK)
6
2. Del Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Mowbray (DEF)
6
4. Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Cope (DEF)
7
6. Arthur Mustoe (MID)
6
7. Tommy Barmby (MID)
9
8. Nigel Cope (MID)
7
9. David Ehiogu (ATT)
8
10. Anthony Gray (ATT)
6
11. Greg Duberry (ATT)
8
12. Yoann Rizzetto (DEF)
0
13. Mike Fortune (MID)
0
14. Jason Midgley (ATT)
0
1. Eric Appiah (GK)
6
2. Jakob Prantl (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF)
6
4. Kwame Marbus (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Vega (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Burley (MID)
6
7. Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
6
8. Tiago Ramos (MID)
6
9. Thomas Weber (ATT)
6
10. Romero P. Medina (MID)
7
11. Yohann Schouft (ATT)
7
12. Fernando Reis (MID)
0
13. Ricardo Carmona (DEF)
6
14. Luis Flores (DEF)
6