Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 19,730 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Swansea City kick off and get the match underway!
9.58
0-1Thierry Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Best. Mike Best sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.20
0-1Harvey Dublin passes the ball forward to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer shoots from 25 yards. Paulo Lima easily smothers it.
21.55
0-1Harvey Dublin makes a simple pass to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer passes the ball forward but Alex McGrory is offside!
24.41
0-1Ian Croft sees space and advances. Ian Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.48
0-1James Waters clumsily knocks into Harvey Dublin. James Waters is given a warning by the referee! Harvey Dublin stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.44
0-1Thierry Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.53
Tim De Nooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Best. Mike Best shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
33.26
Kevin Liddell knocks the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory plays a perfect one-two with Darren Bowyer and rushes in on goal... Alex McGrory makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.34
Tim De Nooijer advances with the ball. Tim De Nooijer lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.42
Eoin Redknapp decides to run forward with the ball. Eoin Redknapp shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Paulo Lima.
42.59
Camille Malm flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Ward. Emile Ward threads the ball through to Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos goes all the way! Carlos Campos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Harvey Dublin makes a beautiful solo run. Harvey Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paulo Lima is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
60.58
Tim De Nooijer knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.18
Thierry Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
66.16
Tim De Nooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best takes a shot at goal. Michael De Romijn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.53
Ian Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp makes a simple pass to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer plays a perfect one-two with Carlos Campos and rushes in on goal... Darren Bowyer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Darren Bowyer scores for Manchester United!!
73.53
Harvey Dublin brings the ball forward. Harvey Dublin shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
75.58
Mike Cole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Sherwood. Thierry Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Michael De Romijn manages to gather it comfortably.
77.26
James Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
26.2%
46.4%
27.4%
Scorers
| Darren Bowyer 45, 70 | Mike Best 10, 66 Kew Mendes 36 Rocco R. Espinal 77 |