Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United
Iain RicherIain Richer Nuno Sousa Nuno Sousa
Pedro De SouzaP. De Souza78
G
1
G
79Joel LitmanenJ. Litmanen
Martim MaldonadoM. Maldonado78
D
2
D
81Ignacio PabónI. Pabón
Franco PinoF. Pino71
D
3
D
86Alvaro MendozaA. Mendoza
Rabiu BabayaroR. Babayaro72
D
4
D
81Armando MaldiniA. Maldini
Gareth PottsG. Potts78
M
5
M
78Fernando FernandesF. Fernandes
David AllmanD. Allman80
M
6
M
81Tomek WilimowskiT. Wilimowski
Lomano BoertienL. Boertien75
M
captain7captain
M
85Erik ÁsgeirssonE. Ásgeirsson
Augusto ChalierA. Chalier74
M
8
M
80Hugo Guerrero LopezH. Guerrero Lopez
Wataru NakamuraW. Nakamura75
A
9
A
80Nacer RamdaniN. Ramdani
Alberto NascimentoA. Nascimento71
A
10
A
81Emmanuel LevratE. Levrat
Haruto SugiyamaH. Sugiyama88
A
11
A
76Rene KleinR. Klein
 
Gialuca CastiglioneG. Castiglione68
A
12
D
79Ade GarbaA. Garba
Leon WiltordL. Wiltord73
M
13
M
78Drazen TudorD. Tudor
Hugo LopesH. Lopes75
A
14
A
68Arthur GreeningA. Greening

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


0.00
Carlisle United start the match!
3.41
Ignacio Pabón sees Erik Ásgeirsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erik Ásgeirsson knocks the ball forward to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.10
Erik Ásgeirsson kicks a strong pass forward to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat whips in a cross ball towards Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Pedro De Souza. Excellent save.
8.36
Tomek Wilimowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Rene Klein. Rene Klein shoots from 20 yards but Pedro De Souza is on top of his game. Good keeping!
9.45
Lomano Boertien passes the ball forward to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
10.56
Lomano Boertien threads the ball through to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura shoots from distance but somehow Joel Litmanen manages to keep it out.
12.04
Martim Maldonado makes a strong solo run forward. Martim Maldonado threads the ball through to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Joel Litmanen.
13.46
Corner kick to Manchester United. Lomano Boertien plays it out to the edge of the box. Augusto Chalier takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
14.33
Armando Maldini flicks a high pass forward to Tomek Wilimowski who brings the ball neatly under control. Tomek Wilimowski flicks a high ball forward to Rene Klein who takes it down. Rene Klein rushes past Rabiu Babayaro! Rene Klein rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pedro De Souza manages to gather it.
18.01
Augusto Chalier kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Alberto Nascimento provides some space. He shoots at goal. Armando Maldini steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
21.41
Gareth Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama lofts in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Joel Litmanen. Excellent save.
22.44
Gareth Potts flicks a high pass forward. Haruto Sugiyama holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Haruto Sugiyama tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Joel Litmanen keeps it out!
24.10
Franco Pino barges into Tomek Wilimowski. The referee calls over Franco Pino and warns him to calm down! Tomek Wilimowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.13
Tomek Wilimowski flicks a high pass forward. Rene Klein collects the pass. Rene Klein knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Armando Maldini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rene Klein. Rene Klein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.33
Martim Maldonado threads a neat ball through to David Allman. David Allman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Allman makes a probing pass between the defence to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.03
Armando Maldini makes a simple pass to Erik Ásgeirsson. Seeing a gap ahead, Erik Ásgeirsson plays the ball forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Rabiu Babayaro.
39.42
Corner kick to Carlisle United. Hugo Guerrero Lopez plays it to the near post. Alberto Nascimento gets to the ball and clears it up field.
40.33
Tomek Wilimowski passes the ball forward to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani advances inside the box! Nacer Ramdani takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
48.54
Augusto Chalier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama knocks in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
49.45
Gareth Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento connects with a diving header but is denied by Joel Litmanen. Excellent save.
59.12
Tomek Wilimowski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani plays a quick one-two with Rene Klein and rushes in on goal... Nacer Ramdani tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Pedro De Souza had no chance!! Goal for Carlisle United!
67.25
Franco Pino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Allman. David Allman flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Nascimento controls it well on his chest. Alberto Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura whips the ball goalwards with his head but Joel Litmanen reads it well. Good keeping!
69.51
Tomek Wilimowski knocks the ball forward to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.23
Wataru Nakamura catches Armando Maldini on the ankles. Wataru Nakamura is shown the yellow card! Armando Maldini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.28
Haruto Sugiyama hacks Armando Maldini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Armando Maldini runs off the knock.
77.26
Carlisle United have made 3 substitutions with Ade Garba replacing Ignacio Pabón, Drazen Tudor replacing Emmanuel Levrat and Arthur Greening replacing Rene Klein .
78.35
Alvaro Mendoza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski makes a probing pass to Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Arthur Greening provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.37
Gareth Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama edges inside the box! Haruto Sugiyama strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Ade Garba is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
89.41
With great vision, Martim Maldonado plays the ball forward to Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama plays a one-two with Alberto Nascimento and advances towards the goal... Haruto Sugiyama shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Carlisle United
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
13
7
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
25.7%
41.9%
32.4%

Scorers
Wataru Nakamura 34
Emmanuel Levrat 3
Nacer Ramdani 40, 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nacer Ramdani of Carlisle United

Match Ratings