Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 17,614 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
8.18
0-0Eoin Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
9.33
1-0Mikael Stegar passes the ball forward to Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba kicks a strong pass forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Stuart Gemmill had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
14.02
1-0Mikael Stegar threads the ball through to Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp makes a simple pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.37
Craig Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youl Ramond. Youl Ramond sees a break and surges forward. Youl Ramond shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.53
Emile Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mikael Stegar.
21.04
Eoin Redknapp makes a probing pass to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marek Lubanski.
22.14
Younès Bourakba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.06
1-0Emile Ward comes in with a late challenge on Younès Bourakba. The referee calls over Emile Ward and shows him a yellow card! Younès Bourakba stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.28
1-0Craig Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Younès Bourakba. Craig Hansen is warned by the referee! Younès Bourakba runs off the knock.
30.53
1-0Thanassis Stefanopoulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory plays a perfect one-two with Duarte Blanco and rushes in on goal... Alex McGrory takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Gemmill!
33.16
Mikael Stegar knocks the ball forward to Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marek Lubanski.
34.25
Craig Hansen knocks the ball forward to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos makes a simple pass to Seb Michel. Seb Michel tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.48
Youl Ramond knocks the ball forward to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Michel. Seb Michel directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
38.49
1-0Aston Villa are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
39.40
Thanassis Stefanopoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.31
Youl Ramond passes the ball forward to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher goes all the way! Ralph Fletcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Sven Helmer had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
44.40
Pascal Breitner makes a simple pass to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Seb Michel. Seb Michel flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
47.47
Billy Eadie hacks Alex McGrory from behind! Billy Eadie is shown the yellow card! Alex McGrory runs off the knock.
48.30
Mikael Stegar barges into Ralph Fletcher. The referee calls over Mikael Stegar and warns him to calm down! Ralph Fletcher runs off the knock.
51.50
Younès Bourakba makes a probing pass to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory goes all the way! Alex McGrory takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.11
Eoin Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
60.15
Mikael Stegar brings the ball forward. Mikael Stegar knocks the ball forward to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.29
Billy Eadie makes a simple pass to Youl Ramond. Youl Ramond brings the ball forward. Youl Ramond knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Sven Helmer.
65.17
Youl Ramond chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Michel. Seb Michel directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.02
Pascal Breitner flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.42
Younès Bourakba kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex McGrory!
77.34
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.04
Emile Ward threads the ball through to Seb Michel. Seb Michel whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.28
Eoin Redknapp passes the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
87.51
Emile Ward knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos plays a perfect one-two with Ralph Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Pablo Marcos tries a spectacular strike but somehow Sven Helmer manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%
Scorers