Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky 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 great condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
The pitch is in great condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
2.24
0-1Daniel Lampard sees Daniel Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Vieira plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Lampard and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Vieira!
8.14
0-1Showing composure, Sebastian Vogel plays the ball forward to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Lucien Tchoutang. What a save!
9.46
0-1Raymond De Romijn clumsily knocks into Martijn Dijkstra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martijn Dijkstra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.46
0-1Free kick to Rotherham United just outside the area...
10.51
Artur Fernandes steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
15.39
Alessio Ottofaro passes the ball forward to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.20
Alessio Ottofaro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alessio Ottofaro whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.00
0-3Francisco Soares makes a simple pass to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.10
Sebastian Vogel makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Lucien Tchoutang is on top of it.
28.31
0-3Victor Vidal barges into Daniel Vieira. Victor Vidal is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.09
Richard Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Colin Lineker who takes it down. Colin Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.08
Mario Varela flicks a high pass forward. Alessio Ottofaro controls it well on his chest. Alessio Ottofaro makes an attacking run forward. Alessio Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira makes a convincing header but is denied by Carl Lee. Excellent save.
34.28
0-3Diogo Castro makes a probing pass to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.39
Victor Vidal flicks a high ball forward to Callum Sullivan who takes it down. Callum Sullivan makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Castro.
42.03
Francisco Soares makes a simple pass to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell plays the ball forward to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn knocks in a cross ball towards Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Alessio Ottofaro plays the ball forward to Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carl Lee with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the second half underway!
49.02
Callum Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Turpijn who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Turpijn shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.19
Richard Gemmell hits a low pass to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.21
Daniel Lampard sees space and advances. Daniel Lampard runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Daniel Lampard provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.05
Daniel Lampard threads the ball through to Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen plays a scrappy one-two with Artur Fernandes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sebastian Vogel catches Ronnie Van Der Sleen on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
57.23
Jermaine Smith passes the ball forward to Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro makes an attacking run forward. Alessio Ottofaro plays a scrappy one-two with Artur Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Alessio Ottofaro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Carl Lee has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.34
Richard Gemmell passes the ball forward to Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan shoots from distance. Lucien Tchoutang gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
63.31
Raymond De Romijn sees Paul Allman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Allman makes an attacking run forward. Paul Allman plays a sublime one-two with Callum Sullivan and races in on goal... Paul Allman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.56
Ronnie Turpijn brings the ball forward. Ronnie Turpijn whips in a cross ball towards Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.28
Arek Lato knocks the ball forward to Alessio Ottofaro. With a delightful solo run, Alessio Ottofaro stretches the opposition's defence. Alessio Ottofaro whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
67.26
1-5Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.07
Jermaine Smith makes a simple pass to Mario Varela. Mario Varela flicks a high pass forward. Artur Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Artur Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Carl Lee manages to keep it out.
72.11
Alessio Ottofaro passes the ball forward to Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Lee who gathers it comfortably.
73.38
Callum Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arek Lato.
77.06
Francisco Soares makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Soares runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francisco Soares shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Lucien Tchoutang smothers it!
79.21
Jermaine Smith passes the ball forward to Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Artur Fernandes!
83.07
Richard Gemmell passes the ball forward to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucien Tchoutang who gathers it comfortably.
84.32
Daniel Lampard knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alessio Ottofaro!
89.38
Daniel Lampard threads a neat ball through to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Carl Lee had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
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
| Valentino Traversa 42 | Daniel Vieira 2 Daniel Lampard 15, 18, 45 Alessio Ottofaro 57, 84 Artur Fernandes 79 Martijn Dijkstra 89 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alessio Ottofaro of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Lee (GK)
6
2. Raymond De Romijn (DEF)
5
3. Francisco Soares (DEF)
6
4. Victor Vidal (DEF)
6
5. Paul Allman (DEF)
6
6. Richard Gemmell (MID)
6
7. Callum Sullivan (MID)
6
8. Sebastian Vogel (MID)
6
9. Ronnie Turpijn (ATT)
6
10. Colin Lineker (ATT)
6
11. Valentino Traversa (ATT)
6
12. Martino Abbruscato (GK)
0
13. Nestor Haddadou (DEF)
0
14. Phil Clapham (MID)
0
1. Lucien Tchoutang (GK)
6
2. Arek Lato (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Smith (DEF)
6
4. Diogo Castro (DEF)
6
5. Mario Varela (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Lampard (MID)
9
7. Alessio Ottofaro (MID)
9
8. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
7
9. Ronnie Van Der Sleen (ATT)
6
10. Martijn Dijkstra (ATT)
7
11. Daniel Vieira (ATT)
7
12. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
0
13. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Scholz (DEF)
0