Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 17,287 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Stoke City start the match!
4.26
Camille Malm catches Mario Van Beukering on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Van Beukering runs off the knock.
6.14
Eoin Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ingólfur Adalsteinsson who gathers it comfortably.
10.25
Mikael Stegar hacks Mario Van Beukering from behind! The referee calls over Mikael Stegar and warns him to calm down! Mario Van Beukering stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.57
Marek Lubanski makes a simple pass to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.17
Marek Lubanski makes a beautiful solo run. Marek Lubanski plays a perfect one-two with Mario Van Beukering and rushes in on goal... Marek Lubanski takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sven Helmer!
16.02
Marek Lubanski chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.50
Mikael Stegar passes the ball forward to Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
28.40
Eoin Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.27
Thanassis Stefanopoulos makes a simple pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
33.32
Camille Malm threads the ball through to Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily smothers it!
34.17
Eoin Redknapp barges into Marek Lubanski. Eoin Redknapp is shown the yellow card! Marek Lubanski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.48
Mast H. Yekini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
40.36
Mast H. Yekini threads the ball through to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily picks it out of the air!
44.50
Ronald Petrone passes the ball forward to Marek Lubanski. Marek Lubanski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Paolo Nava flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Blatsis. Sean Blatsis knocks the ball forward to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Mikael Stegar chips the ball to his team mate, Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ingólfur Adalsteinsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.08
Mikael Stegar flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco powers a header at goal but somehow Ingólfur Adalsteinsson manages to keep it out.
55.57
Ronald Petrone kicks a strong pass forward to Marek Lubanski. Marek Lubanski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering goes all the way! Mario Van Beukering makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.02
Camille Malm knocks the ball to his team mate, Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.45
Camille Malm hacks Mario Van Beukering from behind! Camille Malm is given a warning by the referee! Mario Van Beukering carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.44
Paolo Nava chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Blatsis. Sean Blatsis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander goes all the way! Jyri Juvander shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.33
Isaiah Charles catches Mikael Stegar on the ankles. Isaiah Charles is warned by the referee! Mikael Stegar stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.41
Mario Van Beukering clumsily knocks into Camille Malm. Mario Van Beukering is shown the yellow card! Camille Malm stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.20
Alexandre Hoyos threads the ball through to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Sven Helmer!
89.11
Mikael Stegar makes a simple pass to Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
Younès Bourakba threads the ball through to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Eben Amoah of Manchester United
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
30.9%
41.5%
27.7%