Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 17,504 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off and get the match underway!
8.57
0-0Ben Pearce sees William Daury in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. William Daury knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw connects with a diving header but Steinar Tessem reads it well. Excellent save!
9.49
0-0Ben Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards William Daury. William Daury makes a deft header. The ball comes off Úlfar Adalbjarnarson and the loose ball is cleared up field.
12.35
0-0Romarin Wome threads a neat ball through to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.10
1-0Dean Anderton kicks a strong pass forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Anthony Windass scores for Manchester United!!
22.09
Romarin Wome deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
24.34
Ben Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Carrasco controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards William Daury. William Daury rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Steinar Tessem.
26.58
Artur Belodedici kicks a strong pass forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.19
1-0Rio Etherington plays a long ball forward. Omer Shaw chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
28.36
1-0John Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Francis Dean catches Eddie Davies on the ankles. Penalty for Manchester United!!
28.36
1-0The referee points to the spot..
29.32
Anthony Windass takes a long run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top left corner. Goal!
30.06
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson brings the ball forward. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
34.26
Henry Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.26
Dean Anderton plays the ball forward to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
38.09
Henry Mccann sees space and advances. Henry Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Steinar Tessem. Excellent save.
40.27
3-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
44.48
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Port Vale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
48.51
Ben Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to William Daury. William Daury runs straight at the defence! William Daury tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
51.30
Dean Anderton darts forward. Dean Anderton plays a quick one-two with Eddie Davies and rushes in on goal... Dean Anderton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Seth Cooke reads it well. Nice save!
53.05
Rio Etherington boots it upfield. Jon Joseph shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Steinar Tessem smothers it!
60.11
3-0Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Newby replacing Callum Dalglish and Wes Gallagher replacing Romarin Wome .
61.12
3-0William Daury comes in with a late challenge on Mike Moncur. The referee calls over William Daury and shows him a yellow card! Mike Moncur hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.16
3-0Ben Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Wes Gallagher. The referee warns Ben Pearce to calm down! Wes Gallagher runs off the knock.
65.02
3-0Nigel Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Anderton. Dean Anderton makes a probing pass to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ade Okocha but the linesman indicates offside!
67.07
Omer Shaw comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Newby. The referee calls over Omer Shaw and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Newby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.14
Wes Gallagher flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Windass who takes it down. Anthony Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies connects with a diving header. The shot is on target but blocked by Stuart Collymore. That should have been a goal!
71.54
Wes Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Ian Salmon. That should have been a goal!
75.10
Ben Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Jon Joseph holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Joseph sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Steinar Tessem gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
77.38
Port Vale have made a substitution with Stephen Fletcher replacing Leonardo Carrasco .
78.46
Showing composure, Dean Anderton laces a through ball forward to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass whips in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Seth Cooke had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
81.10
Wes Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies plays a one-two with Anthony Windass and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Eddie Davies provides some space. He shoots at goal. Seth Cooke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.11
Henry Mccann catches Dean Anderton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Anderton runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Anthony Windass 16, 29 (p), 30 Ade Okocha 78 Eddie Davies 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Windass of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
7
2. Callum Dalglish (DEF)
6
3. Mike Moncur (DEF)
6
4. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF)
6
5. Artur Belodedici (MID)
6
6. Romarin Wome (MID)
6
7. Dean Anderton (MID)
7
8. John Royce (MID)
6
9. Eddie Davies (ATT)
7
10. Anthony Windass (ATT)
9
11. Ade Okocha (ATT)
9
12. Nigel Newby (DEF)
6
13. Wes Gallagher (MID)
6
14. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
0
1. Seth Cooke (GK)
7
2. Stuart Collymore (DEF)
6
3. Ian Salmon (DEF)
6
4. Rio Etherington (DEF)
6
5. Francis Dean (DEF)
6
6. Henry Mccann (MID)
6
7. Ben Pearce (MID)
6
8. Omer Shaw (ATT)
6
9. Jon Joseph (ATT)
6
10. William Daury (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Carrasco (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Bailey (DEF)
0
13. Jacob Lumsdon (MID)
0
14. Stephen Fletcher (ATT)
6