Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,885 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
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 Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.50
0-0Gary Hutchison changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Domoraud. Jean Domoraud connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Spencer Brand. What a save!
6.45
Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Pothuizen controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Pothuizen plays a one-two with Yuki Kaneko and rushes in on goal... Guillermo Pothuizen tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Steinar Tessem. Excellent save.
10.37
0-0Artur Costa makes a simple pass to Jean Domoraud. Jean Domoraud shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
12.02
Kelvin Robinson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kelvin Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen makes a deft header. Steinar Tessem manages to gather it.
15.23
Edward Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Jean Domoraud collects the pass. Jean Domoraud whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Spencer Brand manages to keep it out.
16.08
Gijs Van Wonderen kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Steinar Tessem manages to keep it out.
20.03
0-0Mike Moncur breaks forward. Mike Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Jean Domoraud holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Domoraud knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.44
Gary Hutchison makes a simple pass to Jean Domoraud. Jean Domoraud shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
28.00
Kelvin Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Yuki Kaneko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yuki Kaneko plays a scrappy one-two with Matheus Henrique Serginho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Yuki Kaneko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
34.19
With a delightful solo run, Gary Hutchison stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Spencer Brand easily picks it out of the air!
39.38
0-0Alex Rae advances with the ball. Alex Rae whips in a cross ball towards Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko beats his man to it with a header. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson clears it off the line with his head!
45.00
Nigel Newby advances with the ball. Nigel Newby passes the ball forward to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Kassel.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United have changed their lineup with Moustapha Elhamdaoui replacing Jean Domoraud. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
48.10
Kelvin Robinson knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.46
Alex Rae knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Úlfar Adalbjarnarson and the loose ball is cleared up field.
60.13
0-0Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Callum Dalglish replacing Nigel Newby and Steven Proctor replacing Artur Belodedici .
61.21
0-0Kelvin Robinson barges into Gary Hutchison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Hutchison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Steven Proctor picks a pass forward to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass deftly passes the ball to Matthew Dugbatey, releasing him through on goal. Matthew Dugbatey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.50
Alex Rae takes it forward alone. Alex Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
69.34
With vision, Steven Proctor laces a through ball forward to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
71.28
Hugo Fuentes sweeps the ball up the wings. Matheus Henrique Serginho runs straight at the defence! Matheus Henrique Serginho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Steinar Tessem.
72.30
0-0Corner kick to Arsenal. Gijs Van Wonderen plays it to the far post. Yuki Kaneko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.43
Gijs Van Wonderen hacks Artur Costa from behind! Gijs Van Wonderen is given a warning by the referee! Artur Costa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.16
0-0Moustapha Elhamdaoui barges into Ledley Brand. Moustapha Elhamdaoui is shown the yellow card! Ledley Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.05
Gijs Van Wonderen hits a low pass to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Dalglish.
83.11
Dennis Kassel pushes up the pitch. Dennis Kassel kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.54
Dennis Kassel flicks a high ball forward to Gijs Van Wonderen who takes it down. Gijs Van Wonderen makes a probing pass to Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Moncur.
85.31
Artur Costa advances with the ball. Artur Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Spencer Brand is on top of it.
90.00
0-1Hugo Fuentes flicks a high ball forward to Gijs Van Wonderen who takes it down. Gijs Van Wonderen kicks a strong pass forward to Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko whips in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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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 Matheus Henrique Serginho of Arsenal |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
8
2. Nigel Newby (DEF)
7
3. Mike Moncur (DEF)
7
4. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF)
7
5. Edward Thatcher (MID)
6
6. Artur Belodedici (MID)
6
7. Artur Costa (MID)
7
8. Gary Hutchison (MID)
8
9. Jean Domoraud (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Windass (ATT)
6
11. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
6
12. Callum Dalglish (DEF)
6
13. Steven Proctor (MID)
6
14. Moustapha Elhamdaoui (ATT)
5
1. Spencer Brand (GK)
8
2. Ledley Brand (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Fuentes (DEF)
6
4. Dennis Kassel (DEF)
7
5. Tonci Tudor (DEF)
6
6. Kelvin Robinson (MID)
6
7. Gijs Van Wonderen (MID)
7
8. Alex Rae (MID)
8
9. Yuki Kaneko (ATT)
7
10. Guillermo Pothuizen (ATT)
7
11. Matheus Henrique Serginho (ATT)
9
12. Marc Wallner (ATT)
0
13. Gavin Carter (ATT)
0
14. Kristinn Ingi Kárason (GK)
0