Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off and get the match underway!
4.28
0-0Mast H. Yekini advances with the ball. Mast H. Yekini shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
8.53
0-0Eddie Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Camille Malm.
9.13
Mikael Stegar flicks the ball to his team mate, Thanassis Stefanopoulos. Thanassis Stefanopoulos threads the ball through to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Coronado.
18.52
Eoin Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco goes all the way! Duarte Blanco tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
20.42
Younès Bourakba decides to run forward with the ball. Younès Bourakba finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.49
0-1Thomas Coronado makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Coronado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham goes all the way! Nigel Peckham shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Peckham!
34.28
Mikael Stegar kicks a strong pass forward to Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba makes a probing pass to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Darren Bowyer scores for Manchester United!!
38.33
Fouzi Abdellaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Yekini. Mast H. Yekini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Prantl.
39.50
1-1Fabrizio Matzuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sven Helmer easily picks it out of the air!
42.22
Jakob Prantl makes a probing pass to Fabrizio Matzuzzi. Fabrizio Matzuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sven Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
48.50
Mast H. Yekini makes a beautiful solo run. Mast H. Yekini knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.12
Mikael Stegar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba brings the ball forward. Younès Bourakba whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco flicks the ball with his head but somehow Rio Potts manages to keep it out.
53.57
Younès Bourakba kicks a strong pass forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Rio Potts is on top of it.
54.12
René Blanc knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Sven Helmer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.13
Eddie Walker surges forward with the ball. Eddie Walker tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.22
Piotr Kozminski passes the ball forward to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker makes a probing pass to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.32
1-2Duarte Blanco hacks Jakob Prantl from behind! The referee calls over Duarte Blanco and warns him to calm down! Jakob Prantl stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.54
1-2Eddie Walker makes a probing pass to Romarin Job. Romarin Job kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Ueltschi but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.56
Piotr Kozminski makes a simple pass to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker makes a simple pass to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.37
1-2Younès Bourakba clumsily knocks into Fabrizio Matzuzzi. The referee calls over Younès Bourakba and shows him a yellow card! Fabrizio Matzuzzi runs off the knock.
77.03
Fabrizio Matzuzzi makes a simple pass to Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sven Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
78.12
Piotr Kozminski passes the ball forward to René Blanc. René Blanc knocks the ball forward to Romarin Job. Romarin Job goes all the way! Romarin Job makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.55
Alex McGrory barges into Jakob Prantl. The referee calls over Alex McGrory and warns him to calm down! Jakob Prantl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.33
1-2René Blanc barges into Eoin Redknapp. René Blanc is shown the yellow card! Eoin Redknapp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.27
Fouzi Abdellaoui threads the ball through to Mast H. Yekini. Mast H. Yekini chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.53
Younès Bourakba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Ficini.
89.57
Fabrizio Matzuzzi knocks the ball forward to Romarin Job. Romarin Job passes the ball forward to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sven Helmer manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
26.3%
42.1%
31.6%
Scorers