Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 18,105 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
2.16
0-0Kelvin Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Yemon Kimura!
4.36
0-0Kieron Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu picks a pass forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.33
Hannes Stiepermann flicks a high ball forward to Alpay Izzet who takes it down. Alpay Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
12.44
Duncan Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Danny Jobson collects the pass. Danny Jobson surges forward with the ball. Danny Jobson advances inside the box! Danny Jobson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Yemon Kimura is on top of it.
14.14
0-0Anselmo Vignaroli clumsily knocks into Dominic Cleland. The referee calls over Anselmo Vignaroli and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.56
Darius Moncur flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Izzet who brings the ball under control. Alpay Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.37
Darius Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Mustoe who takes it down. Arthur Mustoe shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.26
Danny Jobson sees Simon Gilchrist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Gilchrist cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Simon Gilchrist provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Yemon Kimura comfortably gets down and covers it.
27.39
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.43
Darius Moncur decides to run forward with the ball. Darius Moncur lofts in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Emiliano Serena reads it well. Great keeping!
34.36
0-0Kelvin Mann passes the ball forward to Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leandro Grether.
38.46
Dominic Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Marsden controls it well on his chest. Duncan Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Kelvin Mann who takes it down. Kelvin Mann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
1-0With imagination, Darius Moncur picks a pass forward to Arthur Mustoe. Arthur Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the second half underway!
47.07
Dominic Cleland makes a simple pass to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune threads a neat ball through to Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.23
Hannes Stiepermann passes the ball forward to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Mustoe. Arthur Mustoe rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Emiliano Serena is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.07
With great vision, Darius Moncur plays the ball forward to John Godber. John Godber tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Emiliano Serena manages to gather it.
65.17
Anselmo Vignaroli chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper, Emiliano Serena, sees it late!! Goal for Manchester United!
75.44
Danny Jobson barges into Patrick Palmer. The referee calls over Danny Jobson and shows him a yellow card! Patrick Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.45
John Godber threads a neat ball through to Arthur Mustoe. Arthur Mustoe laces a weighted ball forward to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That's his third!
85.22
Leandro Grether sees space and advances. Leandro Grether sees David Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| Alpay Izzet 45, 65, 78 Arthur Mustoe 51 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alpay Izzet of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yemon Kimura (GK)
6
2. Patrick Palmer (DEF)
6
3. Leandro Grether (DEF)
6
4. Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5. Arthur Mustoe (MID)
7
6. Darius Moncur (MID)
8
7. Hannes Stiepermann (MID)
6
8. John Godber (MID)
6
9. David Ehiogu (ATT)
6
10. Alpay Izzet (ATT)
9
11. Anselmo Vignaroli (ATT)
5
12. Anthony Gray (ATT)
0
13. Steve Hackworth (MID)
0
14. Mick Oakley (DEF)
0
1. Emiliano Serena (GK)
7
2. Kew Meijndershagen (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Marsden (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Cleland (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF)
6
6. Gilles Fortune (MID)
6
7. Kelvin Wright (MID)
6
8. Danny Jobson (MID)
6
9. Simon Gleisenstein (MID)
6
10. Kelvin Mann (ATT)
6
11. Simon Gilchrist (ATT)
6
12. Tom Van Steenveldt (ATT)
0
13. Jesper Elzinga (DEF)
0
14. Stanley Elliott (DEF)
0