Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 17,072 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Stockdale.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Stockdale.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
2.20
0-0Sora Ogawa flicks a high pass forward to Darius Lisbie who brings the ball under control. Darius Lisbie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
6.15
0-0Jorge Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Butragueno. Enrique Butragueno shoots from distance but Alex Soudani is on top of his game. Well saved!
15.35
0-0Peter Power barges into Jorge Soares. The referee calls over Peter Power and warns him to calm down! Jorge Soares runs off the knock.
18.23
Andy Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Henry Watson. Henry Watson whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Merino. Roberto Merino beats his man to it with a header. Wes Etherington gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.39
0-0Enrique Butragueno barges into Roberto Merino. Enrique Butragueno is shown the yellow card! Roberto Merino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.23
0-1Des Lockley chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Watson. Henry Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Wes Etherington has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.02
Roberto Merino makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Merino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players seem much more motivated whilst the Manchester United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
48.48
0-1Scott Granville hacks Roberto Merino from behind! The referee calls over Scott Granville and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Merino grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.28
Showing composure, Enrique Butragueno picks a pass forward to Graham Peters. Graham Peters plays a one-two with Darius Lisbie and advances towards the goal... Graham Peters strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.55
Victor Montero sweeps the ball up the wings. Sora Ogawa knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Butragueno. Enrique Butragueno makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
59.30
Paul White passes the ball forward to Des Lockley. Des Lockley decides to run forward with the ball. Des Lockley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Wes Etherington smothers it!
60.04
0-1Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Simone Diliso replacing Alpay Özalan .Manchester United have made a substitution with Julian Winterburn replacing Juan Ruiz .
61.10
Enrique Butragueno clumsily knocks into Peter Power. The referee brings Enrique Butragueno to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.52
Enrique Butragueno sees a break and surges forward. Enrique Butragueno shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alex Soudani!
71.22
Leon Beckham hits a low pass to Victor Montero. Without breaking stride, Victor Montero plays the ball forward to Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Alex Soudani has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.17
1-1Jorge Soares takes the throw-in. Enrique Butragueno makes a probing pass to Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Graham Peters but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.16
Victor Montero makes a simple pass to Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares makes a probing pass to Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.55
2-1Julian Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Watson. Henry Watson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Victor Montero steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.45
2-1Jorge Soares launches a long ball forward. Simone Diliso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Finney.
89.09
Scott Granville gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Enrique Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alex Soudani reads it well. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
29%
47.8%
23.2%
Scorers
| Darius Lisbie 71, 78 | Juan Ruiz 32 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darius Lisbie of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wes Etherington (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Des Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Granville (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Victor Montero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Enrique Butragueno (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Jorge Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Graham Peters (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sora Ogawa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alpay Özalan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darius Lisbie (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Siaka Kroupi-Zahi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris George (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simone Diliso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Alex Soudani (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Francesco G. Cirillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alistair Finney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Alvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Merino (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Des Lockley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Peter Power (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Juan Ruiz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Andy Hitchcock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Henry Watson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Scott Davies (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Iosifidis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Winterburn (ATT) | 6 | |