Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Southend United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Manchester United and Southend United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Manchester United and Southend United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.33
0-0Mikael Stegar makes a beautiful solo run. Mikael Stegar chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Haberfelt.
4.46
1-0Mast H. Yekini threads the ball through to Alfred Lisbie. Alfred Lisbie goes all the way! Alfred Lisbie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.53
Stefan Haberfelt passes the ball forward to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouzi Abdellaoui.
16.26
1-0Paul C. Stinga passes the ball forward to Mile Grella. Mile Grella whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.49
Stefan Haberfelt makes a simple pass to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.40
1-0Terry Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
32.54
Mast H. Yekini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Thurman.
42.21
Eoin Redknapp advances with the ball. Eoin Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow John Pennant manages to keep it out.
44.36
Younès Bourakba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
Paul C. Stinga flicks the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mikael Stegar.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Southend United start the second half!
47.38
Fouzi Abdellaoui knocks the ball forward to Mast H. Yekini. Mast H. Yekini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Lisbie. Alfred Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Haberfelt.
49.31
Paul C. Stinga makes a simple pass to Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.37
Paul C. Stinga knocks the ball to his team mate, Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.14
Fouzi Abdellaoui makes a beautiful solo run. Fouzi Abdellaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but John Pennant manages to gather it comfortably.
59.43
Eoin Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Lisbie. Alfred Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.08
1-0Paul C. Stinga clumsily knocks into Thanassis Stefanopoulos. The referee calls over Paul C. Stinga and shows him a yellow card! Thanassis Stefanopoulos stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.14
Terry Jobson takes it forward alone. Terry Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.44
Eoin Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer passes the ball forward to Alfred Lisbie. Alfred Lisbie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
69.32
Eoin Redknapp makes a probing pass to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.39
Thanassis Stefanopoulos knocks the ball forward to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco goes all the way! Duarte Blanco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but John Pennant is on top of it.
73.53
1-0Daniel Thurman clumsily knocks into Alfred Lisbie. Daniel Thurman is warned by the referee! Alfred Lisbie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.01
Younès Bourakba makes a simple pass to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.47
Camille Malm makes a simple pass to Thanassis Stefanopoulos. Thanassis Stefanopoulos passes the ball forward to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Lisbie. Alfred Lisbie heads the ball goalwards but somehow John Pennant manages to keep it out.
81.28
Fouzi Abdellaoui takes it forward alone. Fouzi Abdellaoui advances with the ball. Fouzi Abdellaoui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. John Pennant easily smothers it.
83.24
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
25%
40.8%
34.2%
Scorers