Match Report
| Torquay United | Torquay United |  |  | Manchester United | Manchester United | ||||||||||||||||
| Steven Robertson | Steven Robertson | Stuart Longworth | Stuart Longworth | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ben Deane | B. Deane |  | 83 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 80 |  | Alex Soudani | A. Soudani | ||||||||
| Ralph Holloway | R. Holloway | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Gareth Fox | G. Fox | |||||||||
| Joe Redknapp | J. Redknapp | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 85 |  | Paul White | P. White | |||||||||
| Alfred Ehiogu | A. Ehiogu | | 73 | D | | | 4 | | D | 80 | | Alistair Finney | A. Finney | ||||||||
| Leandro Strasser | L. Strasser |  | 74 | D | | 5 | | D | 85 |  | Eduardo Alvarez | E. Alvarez | |||||||||
| David Bremner | D. Bremner | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 88 | | Roberto Merino | R. Merino | |||||||||
| Glynn Whelan | G. Whelan | | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 87 | | Des Lockley | D. Lockley | |||||||||
| Sol Ward | S. Ward | | 85 | M | | 8 | | M | 81 |  | Guilherme Quaresma | G. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Kevin Ljungberg | K. Ljungberg | | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 84 | | Juan Ruiz | J. Ruiz | |||||||||
| Jamie Andrews | J. Andrews | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 88 | | Andy Hitchcock | A. Hitchcock | |||||||||
| Peter Hurst | P. Hurst | | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 87 |  | Lampros Hatzis | L. Hatzis | |||||||||
| Glenn Graaven | G. Graaven |  | 64 | D | | 12 | | D | 82 | | Kemal Hendrie | K. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Ian Todd | I. Todd | | 69 | M | | 13 | | M | 79 | | Peter Power | P. Power | |||||||||
| Julian Palmer | J. Palmer | | 71 | A | | 14 | | A | 78 | | Henry Watson | H. Watson | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Torquay United and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Torquay United and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
0.00
0-0Torquay United kick off the first half!
2.14
0-0Des Lockley comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Whelan. Des Lockley is shown the yellow card! Glynn Whelan runs off the knock.
6.34
0-0Eduardo Alvarez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Ben Deane!
8.55
0-0Eduardo Alvarez makes a probing pass to Lampros Hatzis. Lampros Hatzis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lampros Hatzis knocks the ball forward, putting Andy Hitchcock through on goal. Andy Hitchcock tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.35
1-0David Bremner hits a low pass to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews rushes past Eduardo Alvarez! Jamie Andrews side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.15
Alistair Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Merino. Roberto Merino runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Merino plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Ruiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roberto Merino comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
21.32
1-0Alistair Finney sees space and advances. Alistair Finney threads a neat ball through to Lampros Hatzis. Lampros Hatzis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Ehiogu.
22.12
Eduardo Alvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Lampros Hatzis. Lampros Hatzis connects with a diving header. Ben Deane picks it out of the air!
26.53
Des Lockley laces a through ball forward to Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Deane who gathers it comfortably.
32.33
Alfred Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.44
Peter Hurst passes the ball forward to Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Alex Soudani.
40.24
David Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
1-0Glynn Whelan passes the ball forward to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst makes a deft header but Eduardo Alvarez is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Manchester United kick off the second half!
47.18
David Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Alvarez.
48.37
Andy Hitchcock sees Guilherme Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Hitchcock. With a superhuman jump, Andy Hitchcock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
51.19
Roberto Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Lampros Hatzis. Lampros Hatzis whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ben Deane!
55.23
Glynn Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg sees Peter Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Sol Ward. Sol Ward gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alex Soudani manages to gather it easily.
59.40
Alfred Ehiogu decides to run forward with the ball. Alfred Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Sol Ward. Sol Ward sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alex Soudani!
60.22
1-0Torquay United have made 3 substitutions with Glenn Graaven replacing Leandro Strasser, Ian Todd replacing David Bremner and Julian Palmer replacing Peter Hurst .Manchester United have made 3 substitutions with Kemal Hendrie replacing Eduardo Alvarez, Peter Power replacing Guilherme Quaresma and Henry Watson replacing Andy Hitchcock .
66.01
Joe Redknapp brings the ball forward. Joe Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
72.56
Des Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Juan Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Juan Ruiz edges inside the box! Juan Ruiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ben Deane!
73.27
Glynn Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Soudani manages to gather it.
79.37
1-0Glynn Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Ward. Sol Ward threads the ball through to Ian Todd but he's offside!
81.17
Sol Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg puts a great ball through. Ian Todd runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.36
Sol Ward takes it forward alone. Sol Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
87.46
Alistair Finney kicks a strong pass forward to Des Lockley. Des Lockley makes a simple pass to Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz rushes past Alfred Ehiogu! Juan Ruiz takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
21.1%
47.4%
31.6%
Scorers
| Jamie Andrews 15 | Juan Ruiz 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jamie Andrews of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ben Deane (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ralph Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Redknapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfred Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leandro Strasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Bremner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Glynn Whelan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sol Ward (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Ljungberg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jamie Andrews (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Peter Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Glenn Graaven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ian Todd (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Julian Palmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alex Soudani (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gareth Fox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alistair Finney (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Alvarez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Roberto Merino (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Des Lockley (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Guilherme Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Ruiz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Andy Hitchcock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lampros Hatzis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kemal Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Peter Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Henry Watson (ATT) | 6 | |