Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Manchester United and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.


0.00
Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.45
Patrick Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Darius Moncur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Moncur flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu collects the pass. David Ehiogu plays a scrappy one-two with Alpay Izzet and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Ehiogu tries a spectacular strike. Julian Reyes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
3.29
Graham Vassell threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Yemon Kimura. What a save!
6.37
Sylvain Gascoigne makes an attacking run forward. Sylvain Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arsenal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.03
Patrick Palmer runs forward with the ball. Patrick Palmer passes the ball forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Max King manages to gather it easily.
15.32
Darius Moncur passes the ball forward to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon runs straight at the defence! Niccolo Dixon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Max King.
16.50
Darius Moncur takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Mateus Pelado reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
20.23
Mike Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
26.14
Arthur Mustoe brings the ball forward. Arthur Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Fortune. Mike Fortune heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.53
Yoann Rizzetto threads the ball through to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.11
Patrick Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
32.57
Julian Reyes comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Dixon. The referee brings Julian Reyes to one side and gives him a warning! Niccolo Dixon stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.42
Sylvain Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Neil Mccall who takes it down. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Soto. Ricardo Soto makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.51
Darius Moncur sees Alpay Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Izzet shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.38
John Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
40.27
Graham Vassell hacks Niccolo Dixon from behind! The referee motions to Graham Vassell to come over. It's a red card!! Niccolo Dixon runs off the knock.
45.00
Neil Mccall takes it forward alone. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared 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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
47.56
Gavin Maclean passes the ball forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto surges forward with the ball. Daniel Prieto edges inside the box! Daniel Prieto cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yemon Kimura with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
54.42
Kieron Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Godber. John Godber makes a simple pass to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.38
Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Loic Lachuer replacing Julian Reyes and Adolfo Gutierrez replacing Patricio Ferrer .
61.45
Neil Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Gascoigne controls it well on his chest. Sylvain Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Yemon Kimura keeps it out!
67.50
Loic Lachuer kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling makes a deft header but Yemon Kimura is on top of it.
71.43
Gavin Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling beats his man to it with a header but Yoann Rizzetto is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
72.35
Ricardo Soto catches Arthur Mustoe on the ankles. The referee warns Ricardo Soto to calm down! Arthur Mustoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.23
Arsenal have made a substitution with Tim Summerbell replacing Mateus Pelado .
78.29
Mike Fortune makes a probing pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon runs straight at the defence! Niccolo Dixon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Max King.
79.17
Darius Moncur takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Max King drops low and scoops up the ball.
84.13
Kieron Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Yoann Rizzetto. Yoann Rizzetto hits a low pass to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
68.9%
31.1%
Play Area
27%
43.2%
29.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Prieto of Arsenal

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

1.Max King (GK)
7
2.Julian Reyes (DEF)
6
3.Graham Vassell (DEF)red card
3
4.Gavin Maclean (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
6.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Soto (MID)goal scored
7
8.Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
9.Cedric Lurling (ATT)
6
10.Daniel Prieto (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
7
 
12.Loic Lachuer (DEF)
6
13.Adolfo Gutierrez (MID)
6
14.Tim Summerbell (MID)
6