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 Manchester City. A crowd of 16,070 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Manchester United get the match underway!
8.20
0-0Manchester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
9.12
Manchester United are easily keeping Manchester City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
12.15
0-0Arnauld Zebre comes in with a late challenge on Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson runs off the knock.
14.50
0-0Charles Myers clumsily knocks into Marcus Southgate. The referee calls over Charles Myers and warns him to calm down! Marcus Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.50
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.35
0-1Ruel Kitson makes a probing pass to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.47
0-1Nick Fuchs flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.57
0-1Dennis Philips passes the ball forward to Charles Myers. Charles Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
24.31
0-1Mateo Suárez threads the ball through to Dale Ball. Dale Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Jody Philips!
26.13
Charles Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Jody Philips had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
32.35
Dennis Philips threads the ball through to Nick Fuchs. Nick Fuchs knocks the ball forward to Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Jody Philips manages to keep it out.
34.44
1-1Marcus Southgate catches Charles Myers on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Charles Myers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.31
Peter Burbage makes a probing pass to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Bravo.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
47.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
48.04
Peter Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Miranda who gathers it comfortably.
53.57
Marcus Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
55.43
Charles Myers surges forward with the ball. Charles Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Ball. Dale Ball flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.01
Nick Fuchs knocks the ball forward to Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Postiga.
61.47
Andre Zoetebier takes it forward alone. Andre Zoetebier makes a probing pass to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ahmed Zouaoui.
65.27
Dennis Philips sees a break and surges forward. Dennis Philips brings the ball forward. Dennis Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Zoetebier.
66.39
Kevin Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Burbage. Peter Burbage sees space and advances. Peter Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fernando Miranda easily picks it out of the air!
69.01
Kevin Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Southgate. Marcus Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.55
Adrian Wright-Phillips barges into Marco De Goey. The referee calls over Adrian Wright-Phillips and shows him a yellow card! Marco De Goey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.55
Ruel Kitson passes the ball forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco De Goey.
79.49
Marcus Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco De Goey.
83.11
Ahmed Zouaoui makes a probing pass to Mateo Suárez. Mateo Suárez makes a simple pass to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina goes all the way! Oluwashegun Adeshina shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Jody Philips manages to gather it comfortably.
87.35
Ruel Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ahmed Zouaoui.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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