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 Blackpool. A crowd of 17,310 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United get the match underway!
3.30
1-0Gary Fletcher advances with the ball. Gary Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen tries a spectacular long range effort. James Merson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.01
1-0Chris Draper makes a simple pass to Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.45
1-0Chris Draper surges forward with the ball. Chris Draper whips in a cross ball towards Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.22
Richard Garcia makes a simple pass to Gabriel Suarez. Gabriel Suarez threads the ball through to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen plays a perfect one-two with Mark Laybutt and rushes in on goal... Steffen Leonhardsen tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.20
Gabriel Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by James Merson!
22.18
Richard James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Santos. Samuel Santos makes a simple pass to Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.05
Kevin Meyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. James Merson easily picks it out of the air!
30.01
2-1Mick Gerrard threads the ball through to Chris Draper. Chris Draper makes a simple pass to Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Fletcher.
32.38
Ruslan Maksymovych threads the ball through to Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.33
2-1Joao Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony McManaman but he's offside!
36.50
Ruslan Maksymovych makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.43
Ruslan Maksymovych threads the ball through to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.44
Ruslan Maksymovych surges forward with the ball. Ruslan Maksymovych shoots from long range. James Merson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
4-1Mick Gerrard catches Ruslan Maksymovych on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruslan Maksymovych runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Blackpool kick off the second half!
47.32
Samuel Santos sees space and advances. Samuel Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
48.48
Kevin Meyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen makes a probing pass to Mark Laybutt but he's offside!
51.24
Diego Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Maksymovych. Ruslan Maksymovych deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen whips in a cross ball towards Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. James Merson easily smothers it.
53.46
Gary Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Meyer. Kevin Meyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.12
Joao Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Simion Cuza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.16
Joao Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. Joao Carvalho plays a perfect one-two with Anthony McManaman and rushes in on goal... Joao Carvalho takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Simion Cuza had no chance!! Goal for Blackpool!
66.34
Ruslan Maksymovych makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen goes all the way! Steffen Leonhardsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Steffen Leonhardsen scores for Manchester United!!
69.26
Joao Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.01
Ruslan Maksymovych knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt powers a header at goal but James Merson is on top of it.
77.58
Gary Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Suarez. Gabriel Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.15
Kevin Meyer passes the ball forward to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.04
Joao Carvalho passes the ball forward to Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Simion Cuza easily smothers it.
89.42
Chris Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steffen Leonhardsen 3, 14, 66 Mark Laybutt 39 Ruslan Maksymovych 42 | Robert Atherton 22 Harry Lawrence 54 Joao Carvalho 60 Anthony McManaman 89 |