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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Everton. A crowd of 18,973 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.


0.00
The first half starts with Everton kicking off!
3.08
Callum Gough makes a probing pass to Alan Thomson. Alan Thomson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alan Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Rowett. Eoin Rowett is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Yemon Kimura.
6.34
Showing composure, Alan Thomson laces a through ball forward to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.19
Daniel Wainwright passes the ball forward to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur runs straight at the opposition's defence. Darius Moncur knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Merino who gathers it comfortably.
10.32
Richard Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Jess who brings the ball under control. Jacob Jess makes a probing pass to Wladimiro Scarpi but he's offside!
12.56
Alan Thomson threads the ball through to Jakob Birkwald. Jakob Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Thomson. Richard Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Lua-Lua.
14.53
Jacob Jess takes a long throw-in. Dale Drake passes the ball forward to John Caldwell. John Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Rowett. Eoin Rowett outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eoin Rowett!
18.12
Arthur Mustoe makes a probing pass to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.23
Kieron Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Darius Moncur collects the pass. Darius Moncur flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu collects the pass. David Ehiogu tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
27.09
Patrick Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Wainwright. Daniel Wainwright sees David Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Ehiogu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
34.02
Showing composure, Kieron Lua-Lua laces a through ball forward to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet passes the ball forward but David Ehiogu is offside!
38.15
Dale Drake runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dale Drake whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Yemon Kimura!
42.25
Wladimiro Scarpi barges into Patrick Palmer. The referee calls over Wladimiro Scarpi and warns him to calm down! Patrick Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
48.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Hannes Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.56
Patrick Palmer threads the ball through to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.15
Arthur Mustoe threads the ball through to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
55.08
Jakob Birkwald hacks David Ehiogu from behind! The referee calls over Jakob Birkwald and shows him a yellow card! David Ehiogu stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.05
Without breaking stride, Wladimiro Scarpi plays the ball forward to Eoin Rowett. Eoin Rowett plays a quick one-two with Romero P. Vega and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Eoin Rowett provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Darius Moncur happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.13
Alan Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Dale Drake who takes it down. Dale Drake flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Rowett controls it well on his chest. Eoin Rowett skips past Daniel Wainwright! Eoin Rowett cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Yemon Kimura manages to gather it easily.
60.58
Everton have made 3 substitutions with Thierry Gilchrist replacing Callum Gough, Gary Souness replacing Jacob Jess and Jody Benjamin replacing Romero P. Vega .
65.33
Wladimiro Scarpi sees John Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Yemon Kimura.
72.09
Jakob Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Wladimiro Scarpi. Wladimiro Scarpi flicks a high pass forward. Jody Benjamin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jody Benjamin skips past Kieron Lua-Lua! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jody Benjamin provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jody Benjamin!
75.06
Daniel Wainwright pushes up the pitch. Daniel Wainwright runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Wainwright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Albert Merino manages to gather it comfortably.
77.16
Kieron Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alpay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards John Godber. John Godber gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Albert Merino manages to keep it out.
79.38
Patrick Palmer sees Arthur Mustoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arthur Mustoe makes a probing pass to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
83.03
Thierry Gilchrist decides to run forward with the ball. Thierry Gilchrist threads the ball through to Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin shoots from 20 yards but somehow Yemon Kimura manages to keep it out.
84.53
Darius Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alpay Izzet shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
90.00
Gary Souness pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gary Souness flicks a high pass forward. Jody Benjamin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jody Benjamin shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55 vs 45
Play Area
Home team third: 28.75%, Midfield: 41.25%, Away team third: 30.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Rowett of Everton

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Yemon Kimura (GK)
8
6
6
5. Arthur Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Darius Moncur (MID)
8
8. John Godber (MID)
6
9. David Ehiogu (ATT)
6
10. Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
11. Anthony Gray (ATT)
6

0
13. Les Wright (DEF)
0
14. Greg Duberry (ATT)
0

8
2. Alan Thomson (DEF)
7
6
4. Callum Gough (DEF)
6
5. Jacob Jess (MID)
6
6. Dale Drake (MID)
7
8. John Caldwell (MID)
7
6
10. Eoin Rowett (ATT)
9
11. Richard Thomson (ATT)
6

13. Gary Souness (MID)
6
14. Jody Benjamin (ATT)
9