Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play Ancona in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Manchester United lead by 1-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester United and Ancona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester United and Ancona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.
0.00
0-0Manchester United start the match!
3.23
0-1Eusebio Biagioni sees Jacek Lubanski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacek Lubanski makes a simple pass, allowing Tommy Perry to run into the box. Tommy Perry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.56
0-1With imagination, Ricardo Lopes picks a pass forward to Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.05
0-1Nigel Newby takes it forward alone. Nigel Newby knocks the ball forward to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinos Hatzis who gathers it comfortably.
9.57
0-1Artur Belodedici flicks a high pass forward. Martín Colombo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martín Colombo shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Marinos Hatzis!
12.50
Edward Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomás Rivera.
14.49
Ricardo Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Pellissier controls it well on his chest. Wladimiro Pellissier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.32
Artur Belodedici threads the ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corrado De Angelis.
21.03
Mike Moncur threads a neat ball through to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui whips in a cross ball towards Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Manchester United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.27
Mike Moncur runs forward with the ball. Mike Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui who takes it down. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corrado De Angelis.
30.44
Wes Gallagher flicks a high ball forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui who takes it down. Moustapha Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.13
Artur Belodedici hits a low pass to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinos Hatzis who gathers it comfortably.
34.31
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.39
Artur Belodedici threads a neat ball through to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Winkler.
39.07
Nigel Newby makes a strong solo run forward. Nigel Newby threads a neat ball through to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo shoots from long range but it is miles over!
40.43
1-2Hauke Hoeness chips the ball to his team mate, Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski passes the ball forward but Tommy Perry is offside!
42.07
1-2Wes Gallagher clumsily knocks into Ricardo Lopes. The referee calls over Wes Gallagher and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United have changed their lineup with Ade Okocha replacing Eric Nyarko. Ancona have changed their lineup with Arturo Piovani replacing Tomás Rivera. The Manchester United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Ancona start the second half!
47.04
1-2Wes Gallagher threads the ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui rushes past Corrado De Angelis! Corrado De Angelis barges into Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Penalty not given!!
49.56
Nigel Newby knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Belodedici. Artur Belodedici chips the ball to his team mate, Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo knocks in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Marinos Hatzis.
60.51
1-2Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Callum Dalglish replacing Mike Moncur and Max Jobson replacing Artur Belodedici .
61.53
1-2Max Jobson barges into Ricardo Hernandez. Max Jobson is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Hernandez runs off the knock.
61.53
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession.
63.06
Arturo Piovani threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Hernandez. Ricardo Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Pellissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wladimiro Pellissier makes a great pass forward. Jacek Lubanski runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.22
Arturo Piovani runs forward with the ball. Arturo Piovani flicks a high pass forward. Jacek Lubanski holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacek Lubanski shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
69.47
Wes Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Martín Colombo collects the pass. Martín Colombo knocks in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Marinos Hatzis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.18
Wes Gallagher sees Ade Okocha in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ade Okocha plays a quick one-two with Martín Colombo and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Ade Okocha provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
78.16
Ricardo Lopes brings the ball forward. Ricardo Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
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
| Martín Colombo 30 Ade Okocha 69, 72 | Tommy Perry 3 Wladimiro Pellissier 14 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ade Okocha of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
6
2. Nigel Newby (DEF)
7
3. Mike Moncur (DEF)
6
4. George Haynes (DEF)
6
5. Edward Thatcher (MID)
6
6. Wes Gallagher (MID)
6
7. Artur Belodedici (MID)
6
8. Gary Hutchison (MID)
6
9. Moustapha Elhamdaoui (ATT)
7
10. Martín Colombo (ATT)
9
11. Eric Nyarko (ATT)
6
12. Callum Dalglish (DEF)
6
13. Max Jobson (MID)
5
14. Ade Okocha (ATT)
9
1. Marinos Hatzis (GK)
6
2. Tomás Rivera (DEF)
6
3. Simon Winkler (DEF)
6
4. Corrado De Angelis (DEF)
6
5. Ricardo Hernandez (MID)
7
6. Hauke Hoeness (MID)
6
7. Ricardo Lopes (MID)
6
8. Eusebio Biagioni (MID)
6
9. Tommy Perry (ATT)
7
10. Jacek Lubanski (ATT)
6
11. Wladimiro Pellissier (ATT)
7
12. Arturo Piovani (MID)
7
13. Ade Afolabi (DEF)
0
14. Juan-Carlos Pardo (MID)
0