Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 10,267 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester United get the match underway!
9.54
0-1Colin Inglis receives the ball from a throw-in from Sven Ouindi. Showing composure, Colin Inglis plays the ball forward to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Tim Anderton provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ben Izzet with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
12.56
0-1Raul Ambrosetti hits a low pass to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez skips past Bert Van Galen! Carlos Suarez tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Ben Izzet effortlessly smothers it!
15.48
0-1Sol Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Simon Lofthouse who brings the ball under control. Simon Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Ouindi.
16.10
Bert Van Galen flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Benjamin easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Benjamin shoots from distance but somehow Stuart Law manages to keep it out.
22.15
Bert Van Galen hits a low pass to Duncan Simonsen. Duncan Simonsen plays a scrappy one-two with Kieron Richards and advances towards the goal... Duncan Simonsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Law with no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
27.08
1-1Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges advances inside the box! Edmundo Verges strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Pascal Gleisenstein's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
28.56
1-1It's a corner kick. George Sherwood kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Simon Lofthouse gets to the ball and clears it up field.
33.47
1-1Alfred Benjamin comes in with a late challenge on Sven Ouindi. Alfred Benjamin is given a warning by the referee! Sven Ouindi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.34
1-1Colin Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz sees Tim Anderton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Anderton shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
38.04
Simon Scholz takes a quick throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, Phil Clapham plays the ball forward to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges advances inside the box! Edmundo Verges comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Ben Izzet gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
40.13
Raul Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Verges controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Verges makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.29
1-1Tim Mason comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Suarez. The referee brings Tim Mason to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Suarez runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town have changed their lineup with Marc Beck replacing Tim Mason. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town get the second half underway!
48.52
Stephen Gemmell runs forward with the ball. Stephen Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raul Ambrosetti. Raul Ambrosetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
54.49
Bert Van Galen sees Simon Lofthouse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Lofthouse shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.35
Sol Peckham passes the ball forward to Bert Van Galen. Bert Van Galen sees space and advances. Bert Van Galen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.03
Sven Ouindi plays the ball forward to Raul Ambrosetti. Raul Ambrosetti sees Tim Anderton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.49
George Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Tim Anderton who brings the ball under control. Tim Anderton finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ben Izzet.
76.43
It's a corner kick. George Sherwood kicks a low ball out wide. Bert Van Galen reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
78.33
Phil Clapham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
79.26
Stephen Gemmell makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Gemmell skips past Pascal Gleisenstein! Stephen Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Stephen Gemmell of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ben Izzet (GK)
7
2. Lomano Dryden (DEF)
6
3. Pascal Gleisenstein (DEF)
7
4. Sol Peckham (DEF)
6
5. Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF)
6
6. Alfred Benjamin (MID)
6
7. Tim Mason (MID)
5
8. Bert Van Galen (MID)
7
9. Kieron Richards (ATT)
6
10. Simon Lofthouse (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Simonsen (ATT)
7
12. Lee Power (DEF)
0
13. Marc Beck (DEF)
6
14. Jonathan Smith (MID)
0
1. Stuart Law (GK)
6
2. Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
9
3. Colin Inglis (DEF)
7
4. Sven Ouindi (DEF)
6
5. George Sherwood (MID)
6
6. Carlos Suarez (MID)
7
7. Phil Clapham (MID)
6
8. Raul Ambrosetti (MID)
6
9. Edmundo Verges (ATT)
7
10. Simon Scholz (ATT)
6
11. Tim Anderton (ATT)
8
12. Anthony McManaman (ATT)
0
13. Paul Joachim (MID)
0
14. Alejandro Gallardo (DEF)
0