Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     Manchester UnitedManchester United
John DiffeyJohn Diffey Ben Couch Ben Couch
Youssouf Olivier SiéY. Olivier Sié85
G
1
G
77Yemon KimuraY. Kimura
Sebastian SegarraS. Segarra71
D
2
D
76Patrick PalmerP. Palmer
Roberto QuaresmaR. Quaresma77
D
3
D
76Kieron Lua-LuaK. Lua-Lua
Ugo SmitheU. Smithe68
D
4
D
78Yoann RizzettoY. Rizzetto
Jose CaballeroJ. Caballero78
M
5
M
76Arthur MustoeA. Mustoe
Sylvain JeffersS. Jeffers85
M
captain6
M
77Mike FortuneM. Fortune
Marcel BirnbaumM. Birnbaum85
M
7captain
M
83John GodberJ. Godber
Hugo MorenoH. Moreno81
M
8
M
80Hannes StiepermannH. Stiepermann
Shota HillS. Hill76
A
9
A
77David EhioguD. Ehiogu
Robert ValéryR. Valéry82
A
10
A
80Alpay IzzetA. Izzet
Ighli CucciariI. Cucciari83
A
11
A
82Niccolo DixonN. Dixon
 
Leon WardL. Ward69
D
12
D
77Daniel WainwrightD. Wainwright
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory81
M
13
A
71Anthony GrayA. Gray
Hryhoriy OliynykH. Oliynyk76
A
14
A
70Greg DuberryG. Duberry

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.


0.00
Crystal Palace start the match!
6.01
With great vision, John Godber plays the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu heads the ball goalwards but Youssouf Olivier Sié reads it well. Good keeping!
8.26
Robert Valéry flicks a high pass forward to Ighli Cucciari who brings the ball neatly under control. Ighli Cucciari shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
9.42
Mike Fortune makes a simple pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from Youssouf Olivier Sié!
14.19
John Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Youssouf Olivier Sié effortlessly smothers it!
15.56
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Hryhoriy Oliynyk replacing Ighli Cucciari .
16.62
Marcel Birnbaum chips the ball to his team mate, Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk knocks the ball forward, putting Robert Valéry through on goal. Robert Valéry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
20.37
Ugo Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry knocks the ball forward to Shota Hill. Shota Hill tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
22.43
Patrick Palmer knocks the ball forward to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Youssouf Olivier Sié comfortably smothers it!
27.31
John Godber flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Dixon collects the pass. Niccolo Dixon shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
28.26
Sebastian Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Moreno controls it well on his chest. Hugo Moreno runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.51
Mike Fortune sees John Godber in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Godber controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Youssouf Olivier Sié keeps it out!
34.31
Without breaking stride, Yoann Rizzetto plays the ball forward to Mike Fortune. Mike Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
36.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.49
With a delightful solo run, David Ehiogu stretches the opposition's defence. David Ehiogu rushes past Sebastian Segarra! David Ehiogu muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Youssouf Olivier Sié.
39.24
John Godber takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Niccolo Dixon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.30
Marcel Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Jose Caballero collects the pass. Jose Caballero hits a low pass to Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Yemon Kimura manages to keep it out.
42.05
Sebastian Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Jose Caballero collects the pass. Jose Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry whips in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Manchester United kick off!
47.33
Yoann Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward. Mike Fortune controls it well on his chest. Mike Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
48.33
Without breaking stride, Mike Fortune plays the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.12
Sebastian Segarra sees Marcel Birnbaum in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Robert Valéry controls it well on his chest. Robert Valéry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.36
Hugo Moreno runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.17
Sylvain Jeffers sees Hugo Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Moreno passes the ball forward to Shota Hill. Shota Hill lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Yemon Kimura had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace! That's his third!
59.40
Sylvain Jeffers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Caballero. Jose Caballero darts forward. Jose Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Shota Hill. Shota Hill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Hannes Stiepermann's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
60.36
Marcel Birnbaum takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Patrick Palmer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
61.43
Mike Fortune hits a low pass to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Dixon!
66.09
Marcel Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.44
Patrick Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon shoots from 20 yards but Youssouf Olivier Sié is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
69.06
Hugo Moreno catches Arthur Mustoe on the ankles. The referee brings Hugo Moreno to one side and gives him a warning! Arthur Mustoe runs off the knock.
75.07
John Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Youssouf Olivier Sié gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.42
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Leon Ward replacing Roberto Quaresma .
83.11
Leon Ward brings the ball forward. Leon Ward knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry knocks in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Yemon Kimura is on top of it.
85.06
Mike Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Godber. With imagination, John Godber picks a pass forward to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Youssouf Olivier Sié.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Manchester United
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
12
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
32.9%
43%
24.1%

Scorers
Robert Valéry 17, 51, 54
Hryhoriy Oliynyk 28
Niccolo Dixon 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Valéry of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.Youssouf Olivier Sié (GK)
8
2.Sebastian Segarra (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Quaresma (DEF)
6
4.Ugo Smithe (DEF)
6
5.Jose Caballero (MID)
6
6.Sylvain Jeffers (MID)
6
7.Marcel Birnbaum (MID)
6
8.Hugo Moreno (MID)
7
9.Shota Hill (ATT)
6
10.Robert Valéry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Ighli Cucciari (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Ward (DEF)
6
13.Kevin McGrory (MID)
0
14.Hryhoriy Oliynyk (ATT)goal scored
7

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)
7
7.John Godber (MID)
6
8.Hannes Stiepermann (MID)
6
9.David Ehiogu (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
11.Niccolo Dixon (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
0
13.Anthony Gray (ATT)
0
14.Greg Duberry (ATT)
0