Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     ArsenalArsenal
Ben CouchBen Couch James Hayes James Hayes
Yemon KimuraY. Kimura75
G
1
G
69Albert PirriA. Pirri
Paul BarmbyP. Barmby69
D
2
D
77Duncan GoughD. Gough
Ledley MowbrayL. Mowbray78
D
3
D
75Antonio CabreraA. Cabrera
Yoann RizzettoY. Rizzetto76
D
4
D
73Graham VassellG. Vassell
Daniel WainwrightD. Wainwright76
D
5
M
73Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer
Darius MoncurD. Moncur87
M
captain6
M
83Eben GargoE. Gargo
John GodberJ. Godber81
M
7
M
79Wayne StewartW. Stewart
John OliverJ. Oliver82
M
8captain
M
80Abdelkrim AmzineA. Amzine
David PalmerD. Palmer80
A
9
A
71Tommy HuntT. Hunt
Carlos Dario GarcíaC. García83
A
10
A
74Antonio Guerrero LopezA. Guerrero Lopez
Niccolo DixonN. Dixon80
A
11
A
72Daniel PrietoD. Prieto
 
Arthur MustoeA. Mustoe70
M
12
D
71Gavin MacleanG. Maclean
Spencer WiltordS. Wiltord68
G
13
M
75Sylvain GascoigneS. Gascoigne
Jason MidgleyJ. Midgley69
A
14
A
71Sol HuntS. Hunt

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 16,434 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.


0.00
Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
2.56
John Oliver passes the ball forward to John Godber. John Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but Duncan Gough blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
8.30
Tommy Hunt plays the ball forward to Wayne Stewart. Wayne Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yemon Kimura who gathers it comfortably.
9.57
Darius Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Dario García who takes it down. Carlos Dario García whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Dixon!
16.50
Duncan Gough flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Stewart who brings the ball under control. Wayne Stewart surges forward with the ball. Wayne Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.34
Without breaking stride, Abdelkrim Amzine plays the ball forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.10
Daniel Wainwright barges into Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Daniel Wainwright is shown the yellow card! Antonio Guerrero Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.10
Free kick to Arsenal just outside the area...
22.20
Tommy Hunt takes a long run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
27.14
Yoann Rizzetto makes a probing pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Albert Pirri is on top of it.
34.27
Ledley Mowbray makes a strong solo run forward. Ledley Mowbray sees a break and surges forward. Ledley Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.58
Yoann Rizzetto kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon connects with a diving header. Albert Pirri easily picks it out of the air!
39.06
Duncan Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Mowbray.
40.17
Graham Vassell darts forward. Graham Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Stewart. Wayne Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto connects with a diving header. Daniel Prieto scores for Arsenal!!
44.10
Eben Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelkrim Amzine. Abdelkrim Amzine is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Daniel Wainwright steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Duncan Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Abdelkrim Amzine. Abdelkrim Amzine chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Manchester United kick off!
48.18
Daniel Wainwright knocks the ball to his team mate, John Godber. John Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.59
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.32
Paul Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Albert Pirri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.35
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Gavin Maclean replacing Antonio Cabrera, Sylvain Gascoigne replacing Wayne Stewart and Sol Hunt replacing Daniel Prieto .
65.09
Darius Moncur brings the ball forward. Darius Moncur shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Albert Pirri!
67.57
John Oliver darts forward. John Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.50
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.43
David Palmer barges into Graham Vassell. David Palmer is given a warning by the referee! Graham Vassell runs off the knock.
73.00
Sylvain Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Godber.
78.44
Without breaking stride, Duncan Gough plays the ball forward to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo passes the ball forward to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Yoann Rizzetto.
87.53
Duncan Gough brings the ball forward. Duncan Gough shoots from 20 yards but Yemon Kimura reads it well. He makes it look easy!
89.46
Graham Vassell passes the ball forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Hunt. Tommy Hunt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Yemon Kimura gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Arsenal
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
30.6%
41.7%
27.8%

Scorers
Niccolo Dixon 10
Carlos Dario García 54
Daniel Prieto 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Dixon of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Yemon Kimura (GK)
6
2.Paul Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Mowbray (DEF)
7
4.Yoann Rizzetto (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Wainwright (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Darius Moncur (MID)
7
7.John Godber (MID)
6
8.John Oliver (MID)
6
9.David Palmer (ATT)
5
10.Carlos Dario García (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Niccolo Dixon (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Arthur Mustoe (MID)
0
13.Spencer Wiltord (GK)
0
14.Jason Midgley (ATT)
0

1.Albert Pirri (GK)
7
2.Duncan Gough (DEF)
8
3.Antonio Cabrera (DEF)
6
4.Graham Vassell (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
6.Eben Gargo (MID)
7
7.Wayne Stewart (MID)
7
8.Abdelkrim Amzine (MID)
6
9.Tommy Hunt (ATT)
6
10.Antonio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Prieto (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Gavin Maclean (DEF)
6
13.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
14.Sol Hunt (ATT)
6