Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United start the match!
4.52
0-0Diogo Castro catches Scott Greaves on the ankles. Diogo Castro is shown the yellow card! Scott Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.36
0-0Nicholas Jones flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Tiler controls it well on his chest. Eddie Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
8.51
0-1Mauricio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Victor Brando. Victor Brando plays a one-two with Simon Nicholls and rushes in on goal... Victor Brando comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.52
0-1Steven Stam kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes powers a header at goal. Carl Lee picks it out of the air!
15.42
Steven Stam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Carl Lee smothers it!
18.44
Eddie Tiler hacks Francisco Soares from behind! Eddie Tiler is shown the yellow card! Francisco Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.37
Francisco Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Clapham. Seeing a gap ahead, Phil Clapham plays the ball forward to Duarte Soares who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Duarte Soares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Lucien Tchoutang manages to keep it out.
21.25
With vision, Duarte Soares plays the ball forward to Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alan Gordon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.21
0-1Francisco Soares hacks Simon Nicholls from behind! Francisco Soares is given a warning by the referee! Simon Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.58
Adelmajid Boutabout makes a probing pass to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves plays a one-two with Alan Gordon and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Scott Greaves provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
34.19
Adam Batty sees space and advances. Adam Batty plays a one-two with Scott Greaves and advances towards the goal... Adam Batty takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.10
Eddie Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Brando. Victor Brando shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.55
Scott Greaves hacks Steven Stam from behind! Scott Greaves is warned by the referee! Steven Stam runs off the knock.
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
53.57
Brian Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Soares. Duarte Soares plays the ball forward to Alan Gordon who has made a great run into the box. Alan Gordon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Lucien Tchoutang manages to keep it out.
57.47
Adam Batty darts forward. Adam Batty shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.24
1-1Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Marcelino replacing Phil Clapham and Patrick Chadwick replacing Duarte Soares .Rotherham United have made a substitution with Daniel Vieira replacing Eddie Tiler .
65.41
Adam Batty hacks Artur Fernandes from behind! Adam Batty is given a warning by the referee! Artur Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.09
Carlos Meerdink flicks a high ball forward to Brian Vernazza who takes it down. Brian Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Chadwick controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Patrick Chadwick takes a shot at goal. Lucien Tchoutang comfortably gets down and covers it.
69.13
Nicholas Jones comes in with a late challenge on Alan Gordon. Nicholas Jones is warned by the referee! Alan Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.33
Nicholas Jones flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Ruiz collects the pass. Mauricio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls makes a probing pass between the defence to Victor Brando. Victor Brando takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.20
Francisco Soares passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.33
Francisco Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Adelmajid Boutabout. Adelmajid Boutabout decides to run forward with the ball. Adelmajid Boutabout knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon connects with a diving header. Lucien Tchoutang didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.23
Manchester United have made a substitution with Donny De Gier replacing Adelmajid Boutabout .Rotherham United have made a substitution with Ricardo Martins replacing Victor Brando .
81.49
Adam Batty threads a neat ball through to Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Batty. Adam Batty is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Lucien Tchoutang easily punches it away to safety.
85.08
Daniel Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Alan Gordon controls it well on his chest. Alan Gordon passes the ball forward to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Lucien Tchoutang. Excellent save.
87.13
Scott Greaves clumsily knocks into Nicholas Jones. The referee calls over Scott Greaves and shows him a yellow card! Nicholas Jones runs off the knock.
90.00
1-1With vision, Steven Stam plays the ball forward to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Meerdink.
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Adam Batty of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Lee (GK)
7
2. Carlos Meerdink (DEF)
6
3. Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
7
4. Francisco Soares (DEF)
6
5. Harvey Cooper (DEF)
6
6. Brian Vernazza (MID)
6
7. Phil Clapham (MID)
6
8. Adam Batty (MID)
9
9. Alan Gordon (ATT)
7
10. Scott Greaves (ATT)
6
11. Duarte Soares (ATT)
6
12. Donny De Gier (DEF)
6
13. Daniel Marcelino (MID)
6
14. Patrick Chadwick (ATT)
6
1. Lucien Tchoutang (GK)
9
2. Steven Stam (DEF)
7
3. Nicholas Jones (DEF)
6
4. Diogo Castro (DEF)
5
5. Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
6
6. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
7
7. Eddie Tiler (MID)
6
8. Daniel Lampard (MID)
6
9. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
6
10. Victor Brando (ATT)
8
11. Simon Nicholls (ATT)
7
12. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
6
13. Daniel Vieira (ATT)
6
14. Titus Wright (MID)
0