Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Derby CountyDerby County
Ben CouchBen Couch Andy Moyes Andy Moyes
Yemon KimuraY. Kimura77
G
1captain
G
79Johan LárussonJ. Lárusson
Patrick PalmerP. Palmer76
D
2
D
73Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia
Ledley MowbrayL. Mowbray78
D
3
D
74Andres ButraguenoA. Butragueno
Yoann RizzettoY. Rizzetto78
D
4
D
71Roberto MarcosR. Marcos
Daniel WainwrightD. Wainwright77
D
5
D
76Ivan DelgadoI. Delgado
Darius MoncurD. Moncur87
M
captain6
M
75Duncan NaylorD. Naylor
Hannes StiepermannH. Stiepermann80
M
7
M
76Jannick CantonaJ. Cantona
John GodberJ. Godber83
M
8
M
84Jose OliveiraJ. Oliveira
David EhioguD. Ehiogu76
A
9
A
72Gerard SerredszumG. Serredszum
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet80
A
10
A
74Eddie VassellE. Vassell
Niccolo DixonN. Dixon82
A
11
A
87David GrenD. Gren
 
Greg DuberryG. Duberry70
A
12
M
74Eduardo VidalE. Vidal
Anthony GreavesA. Greaves64
M
13
A
79Jorge CarbajalJ. Carbajal
Arthur MustoeA. Mustoe76
M
14
A
71Steven DrakeS. Drake

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Derby County. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Manchester United and Derby County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.


0.00
The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
2.38
Yoann Rizzetto threads the ball through to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
4.56
Mauricio Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.32
Ledley Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Godber. John Godber threads a neat ball through to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
14.47
Jose Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Oliveira plays a scrappy one-two with Jannick Cantona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Oliveira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.31
Jannick Cantona takes it forward alone. Jannick Cantona puts a great ball through but Gerard Serredszum is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
20.23
Niccolo Dixon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Dixon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Johan Lárusson.
21.27
Corner kick to Manchester United. John Godber plays it short to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.59
Yoann Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.21
John Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.07
Hannes Stiepermann advances with the ball. Hannes Stiepermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Johan Lárusson.
39.54
Yoann Rizzetto takes it forward alone. Yoann Rizzetto threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
40.30
Seeing a gap ahead, John Godber plays the ball forward to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.02
Jannick Cantona makes a probing pass to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Yemon Kimura manages to gather it.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Naylor plays the ball forward to David Gren. David Gren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County have changed their lineup with Eduardo Vidal replacing Jose Oliveira and Steven Drake replacing David Gren. The Derby County players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
47.12
Eduardo Vidal comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Stiepermann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hannes Stiepermann runs off the knock.
48.19
Ledley Mowbray passes the ball forward to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.34
Yoann Rizzetto makes a probing pass to John Godber. With a delightful solo run, John Godber stretches the opposition's defence. John Godber lofts in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu makes a deft header. Solid save from Johan Lárusson. What a great pair of hands!
54.33
Daniel Wainwright sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Wainwright shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
60.41
Ledley Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Rizzetto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yoann Rizzetto advances with the ball. Yoann Rizzetto shoots from outside the area but somehow Johan Lárusson manages to keep it out.
71.19
John Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.39
Derby County have made a substitution with Jorge Carbajal replacing Eddie Vassell .
81.48
Roberto Marcos hits a low pass to Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Drake. Steven Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Naylor. Duncan Naylor knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Darius Moncur. Excellent block.
83.24
Steven Drake barges into John Godber. Steven Drake is shown the yellow card! John Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.47
Seeing John Godber's run, David Ehiogu quickly throws the ball into his path. John Godber sees David Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Ehiogu runs straight at the defence! David Ehiogu cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
John Godber hits a low pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Derby County
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
9
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
22.2%
49.4%
28.4%

Scorers
Hannes Stiepermann 32
Jose Oliveira 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Stiepermann of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Yemon Kimura (GK)
6
2.Patrick Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Mowbray (DEF)
6
4.Yoann Rizzetto (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
6
6.Darius Moncur (MID)
6
7.Hannes Stiepermann (MID)goal scored
8
8.John Godber (MID)
8
9.David Ehiogu (ATT)
7
10.Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
11.Niccolo Dixon (ATT)
6
 
12.Greg Duberry (ATT)
0
13.Anthony Greaves (MID)
0
14.Arthur Mustoe (MID)
0

1.Johan Lárusson (GK)
8
2.Mauricio Garcia (DEF)
6
3.Andres Butragueno (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Marcos (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Delgado (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Naylor (MID)
6
7.Jannick Cantona (MID)
8
8.Jose Oliveira (MID)goal scored
8
9.Gerard Serredszum (ATT)
6
10.Eddie Vassell (ATT)
6
11.David Gren (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Vidal (MID)yellow card
5
13.Jorge Carbajal (ATT)
6
14.Steven Drake (ATT)yellow card
5