Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Southampton. A crowd of 15,619 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Southampton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Southampton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Southampton kicking off!
2.39
0-0Mike Moncur passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Artur Costa. Artur Costa flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Dugbatey comfortably collects the pass. Matthew Dugbatey shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Raphael Fink.
3.42
0-0Corner kick to Manchester United. Artur Costa plays it out to the edge of the box. Anthony Aebischer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.47
Artur Costa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 25 yards. Raphael Fink gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
12.01
0-0Matthew Dugbatey clumsily knocks into Agustin Duarte. The referee brings Matthew Dugbatey to one side and gives him a warning! Agustin Duarte runs off the knock.
15.55
0-0Max Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey runs straight at the defence! Matthew Dugbatey cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Anthony Aebischer. Excellent block.
16.47
0-0Arthurt Ribeiro barges into Max Jobson. The referee calls over Arthurt Ribeiro and warns him to calm down! Max Jobson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.35
John Royce darts forward. John Royce lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Pedro Reis and the loose ball is cleared up field.
20.17
0-0Alec Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.23
Anthony Aebischer brings the ball forward. Anthony Aebischer threads the ball through to Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis whips the ball goalwards with his head but Steinar Tessem is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
26.58
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.33
Diaw Lopez surges forward with the ball. Diaw Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Steve Murrin. Steve Murrin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Steinar Tessem!
30.38
Anthony Aebischer sees space and advances. Anthony Aebischer chips the ball to his team mate, Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.18
0-0Edward Thatcher passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.11
Martin Ferrer makes a simple pass to Artur Costa. Artur Costa threads the ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from distance. Solid save from Raphael Fink. What a great pair of hands!
40.38
Agustin Duarte threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal knocks the ball forward to Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis makes a deft header. The ball comes off Mike Moncur and the loose ball is cleared up field.
42.05
Artur Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Raphael Fink is on top of it.
44.46
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson hacks Spiros Triadis from behind! Úlfar Adalbjarnarson is shown the yellow card! Spiros Triadis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United have changed their lineup with Anthony Windass replacing Stephen Niven. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
49.15
Martin Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Max Jobson. Max Jobson sees Anthony Windass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Windass shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Raphael Fink!
55.34
Arthurt Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Spiros Triadis who brings the ball under control. Spiros Triadis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.35
Artur Costa flicks a high pass forward. Ade Okocha collects the pass. Ade Okocha shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Raphael Fink.
60.55
0-0Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Callum Dalglish replacing Mike Moncur and Gary Hutchison replacing Max Jobson .
63.50
Eduardo Vidal barges into Úlfar Adalbjarnarson. The referee brings Eduardo Vidal to one side and gives him a warning! Úlfar Adalbjarnarson runs off the knock.
65.55
Martin Ferrer runs forward with the ball. Martin Ferrer makes a probing pass to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha makes a looping header on goal. Raphael Fink didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.54
0-0Spiros Triadis catches Callum Dalglish on the ankles. Spiros Triadis is shown the yellow card! Callum Dalglish runs off the knock.
67.58
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson threads a neat ball through to Artur Costa. Artur Costa sees a break and surges forward. Artur Costa whips in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. With a superhuman jump, Ade Okocha connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Raphael Fink gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
69.48
Arthurt Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Edward Thatcher. Arthurt Ribeiro is warned by the referee again! Edward Thatcher runs off the knock.
71.36
Artur Costa catches Eduardo Vidal on the ankles. The referee brings Artur Costa to one side and gives him a warning! Eduardo Vidal gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.06
Gary Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha shoots from outside the area but Raphael Fink reads it well. Fabulous save!
73.57
Edward Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Raphael Fink didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.43
1-0Martin Ferrer passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of John Royce. John Royce threads a neat ball through to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha shoots from long range. Raphael Fink is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.25
Pedro Reis makes a simple pass to Arthurt Ribeiro. Arthurt Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
87.50
Eduardo Vidal knocks the ball forward to Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
| Ade Okocha 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
6
2. Martin Ferrer (DEF)
7
3. Mike Moncur (DEF)
6
4. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF)
6
5. Edward Thatcher (MID)
6
6. Artur Costa (MID)
7
7. Max Jobson (MID)
6
8. John Royce (MID)
7
9. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Niven (ATT)
6
11. Ade Okocha (ATT)
9
12. Callum Dalglish (DEF)
6
13. Gary Hutchison (MID)
6
14. Anthony Windass (ATT)
6
1. Raphael Fink (GK)
9
2. Anthony Aebischer (DEF)
8
3. Agustin Duarte (DEF)
6
4. Pedro Reis (DEF)
6
5. Diaw Lopez (MID)
6
6. Eduardo Vidal (MID)
7
7. Arthurt Ribeiro (MID)
6
8. Alec Strachan (MID)
6
9. Seth Anderton (ATT)
6
10. Steve Murrin (ATT)
6
11. Spiros Triadis (ATT)
5
12. Markus Busse (DEF)
0
13. Isaiah Murray (MID)
0
14. Norman Galli (ATT)
0