Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 10,443 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
3.44
0-0Scott Hansen darts forward. Scott Hansen shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
6.21
Carlos Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.03
1-0Colin Inglis breaks forward. Colin Inglis passes the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. With a superhuman jump, Tim Anderton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.19
1-0Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Suarez controls it well on his chest. Carlos Suarez sees Edmundo Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Allman.
22.54
1-0Max Chandler flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Montalvo who takes it down. Xavier Montalvo makes a simple pass to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman deftly passes the ball to Xavier Montalvo, releasing him through on goal. Stephen Gemmell barges into Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
24.37
Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.10
1-0George Sherwood barges into Scott Hansen. The referee calls over George Sherwood and warns him to calm down! Scott Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.44
Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scholz collects the pass. Simon Scholz shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.07
1-0Demetrio Corini flicks a high pass forward to Xavier Montalvo who brings the ball under control. Xavier Montalvo plays a scrappy one-two with Ashley Seaman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Colin Inglis catches Xavier Montalvo on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
42.38
Edmundo Verges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
44.00
Stephen Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Sanchez.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
47.29
1-0Paul Allman flicks a high pass forward. Scott Hansen collects the pass. Scott Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stuart Law manages to gather it.
54.05
Scott Hansen threads the ball through to Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo plays a one-two with Ashley Seaman and advances towards the goal... Xavier Montalvo shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.54
1-0Leeds United have made a substitution with Peter Blanc replacing Harvey Burgess .
61.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Rubio plays the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
63.33
George Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz advances inside the box! Simon Scholz tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.01
Gabriel Rubio barges into Demetrio Corini. The referee brings Gabriel Rubio to one side and gives him a warning! Demetrio Corini runs off the knock.
72.36
George Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.37
Without breaking stride, George Sherwood plays the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.51
Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Suarez passes the ball forward to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.51
Carlos Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.22
Paul Allman chips the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini makes a simple pass to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman plays a scrappy one-two with Demetrio Corini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gabriel Rubio hacks Ashley Seaman from behind! Penalty not given!!
89.49
Stephen Gemmell gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Giampaolo Ambrosino plays a scrappy one-two with George Sherwood and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Giampaolo Ambrosino provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Billy Rae!
90.00
The referee blows the final 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 Carlos Suarez of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Law (GK)
6
2. Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Rubio (DEF)
6
4. Colin Inglis (DEF)
7
5. Sven Ouindi (DEF)
6
6. George Sherwood (MID)
6
7. Carlos Suarez (MID)
9
8. Edmundo Verges (ATT)
8
9. Giampaolo Ambrosino (ATT)
8
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
1. Billy Rae (GK)
6
2. Paul Allman (DEF)
7
3. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
6
4. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
5. Jermaine Newton (DEF)
6
6. Scott Hansen (MID)
7
7. Demetrio Corini (MID)
8
8. Xavier Montalvo (MID)
7
9. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
6
10. Tim Ball (ATT)
6
11. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
12. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
0
13. Colin McGrory (ATT)
0
14. Peter Blanc (GK)
6