Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 20,646 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
4.42
0-0Gavin Elliott knocks the ball forward to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.56
0-0Gavin Elliott decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Elliott shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
27.16
0-0Patrick Palmer sees space and advances. Patrick Palmer threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ali Danic.
32.30
Kieron Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
47.24
Yoann Rizzetto makes a simple pass to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann flicks a high ball forward to Alpay Izzet who takes it down. Alpay Izzet shoots from long range. Gavin Lampard gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
63.40
0-0Ali Danic catches David Ehiogu on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Ehiogu runs off the knock.
72.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Yoann Rizzetto plays the ball forward to John Godber. John Godber makes a probing pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.49
Niccolo Flintlock hacks John Godber from behind! Niccolo Flintlock is shown the yellow card! John Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.14
1-0Hannes Stiepermann threads the ball through to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Gavin Lampard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.02
Spencer Patterson clumsily knocks into Niccolo Dixon. Spencer Patterson is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Dixon runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
23.3%
55%
21.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Dixon of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Georgiadis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patrick Palmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Yoann Rizzetto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darius Moncur (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hannes Stiepermann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Godber (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Ehiogu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alpay Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Niccolo Dixon (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Greg Duberry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Prior (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Mustoe (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Lampard (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ali Danic (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Paul Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lomano Hunt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Denis Roche (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Niccolo Flintlock (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Gavin Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ross Tiler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Damien Riggott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Spencer Patterson (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Gavin Greig (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Grondin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul McStay (MID) | 0 | |