Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Stockport CountyStockport County
Iain RicherIain Richer Jay Livermore Jay Livermore
Pedro De SouzaP. De Souza78
G
1
G
78Stephane ScifoS. Scifo
Martim MaldonadoM. Maldonado78
D
2
D
67Harvey BeckhamH. Beckham
Rabiu BabayaroR. Babayaro72
D
3captain
D
74Marco LaurentM. Laurent
Richard SummerbellR. Summerbell72
D
4
D
75Harry RobsonH. Robson
Rafael VegaR. Vega81
D
captain5
D
72Les BarrettL. Barrett
David AllmanD. Allman80
M
6
M
78Pascal CziommerP. Cziommer
Kelvin FroggattK. Froggatt77
M
7
M
78Mark SchwarzerM. Schwarzer
Gareth PottsG. Potts78
M
8
M
77Harry HigginbothamH. Higginbotham
Jose Marcelo RodriguesJ. Rodrigues75
A
9
A
76Rafael LimaR. Lima
Wataru NakamuraW. Nakamura75
A
10
A
77Niccolo PowerN. Power
Haruto SugiyamaH. Sugiyama85
A
11
A
76Shaun WestwoodS. Westwood
 
Lomano BoertienL. Boertien74
M
12
D
68Mick FinneyM. Finney
Alberto NascimentoA. Nascimento71
A
13
M
68Arthur ClemenceA. Clemence
Hugo LopesH. Lopes75
A
14
A
74Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Stockport County. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Stockport County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.


0.00
Stockport County start the match!
8.07
Pascal Cziommer hits a low pass to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima threads the ball through to Niccolo Power but he's offside!
9.45
Rabiu Babayaro surges forward with the ball. Rabiu Babayaro makes a simple pass to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues shoots from distance but is denied by Stephane Scifo. Excellent save.
20.53
David Allman threads a neat ball through to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues knocks in a cross ball towards Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Stephane Scifo reads it well. Excellent save!
26.42
David Allman flicks the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stephane Scifo.
27.14
It's a corner kick. Gareth Potts loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rafael Vega provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Stephane Scifo.
30.12
Harry Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power threads a neat ball through to Shaun Westwood. Some good footwork from Shaun Westwood provides some space. He shoots at goal but Pedro De Souza reads it well. Fabulous save!
32.06
Les Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power makes a probing pass between the defence to Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.04
Kelvin Froggatt makes a probing pass to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
49.52
Rafael Lima hacks Rabiu Babayaro from behind! The referee calls over Rafael Lima and shows him a yellow card! Rabiu Babayaro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.52
Mark Schwarzer makes a simple pass to Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.47
Richard Summerbell knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Froggatt. Kelvin Froggatt sees Jose Marcelo Rodrigues in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues skips past Marco Laurent! Jose Marcelo Rodrigues cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Stephane Scifo.
56.49
Corner kick to Manchester United. Gareth Potts chips it out wide. Marco Laurent reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.51
Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Power shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pedro De Souza!
60.37
Stockport County have made a substitution with Wes Hitchcock replacing Niccolo Power .
63.44
Les Barrett hits a low pass to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock edges inside the box! Wes Hitchcock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.42
Mark Schwarzer decides to run forward with the ball. Mark Schwarzer shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.04
Marco Laurent hacks Jose Marcelo Rodrigues from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Jose Marcelo Rodrigues hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.54
Harry Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Summerbell.
78.01
Pascal Cziommer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
84.29
Kelvin Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Haruto Sugiyama collects the pass. Haruto Sugiyama plays a one-two with Jose Marcelo Rodrigues and advances towards the goal... Haruto Sugiyama cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephane Scifo easily smothers it!
85.38
Pascal Cziommer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pascal Cziommer tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
87.50
Gareth Potts sees Haruto Sugiyama in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Haruto Sugiyama shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Stockport County
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
26.6%
46.8%
26.6%

Scorers
Haruto Sugiyama 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Haruto Sugiyama of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Pedro De Souza (GK)
7
2.Martim Maldonado (DEF)
6
3.Rabiu Babayaro (DEF)
6
4.Richard Summerbell (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Vega (DEF)
6
6.David Allman (MID)
6
7.Kelvin Froggatt (MID)
7
8.Gareth Potts (MID)
7
9.Jose Marcelo Rodrigues (ATT)
7
10.Wataru Nakamura (ATT)
6
11.Haruto Sugiyama (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Lomano Boertien (MID)
0
13.Alberto Nascimento (ATT)
0
14.Hugo Lopes (ATT)
0

1.Stephane Scifo (GK)
8
2.Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
3.Marco Laurent (DEF)red card
3
4.Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5.Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Cziommer (MID)
6
7.Mark Schwarzer (MID)
6
8.Harry Higginbotham (MID)
7
9.Rafael Lima (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Niccolo Power (ATT)
6
11.Shaun Westwood (ATT)
6
 
12.Mick Finney (DEF)
0
13.Arthur Clemence (MID)
0
14.Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
6