Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 18,863 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Manchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
6.32
David Fox decides to run forward with the ball. David Fox goes all the way! David Fox shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
9.27
Ledley Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiago Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
12.39
Philipe Casanova makes a simple pass to Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler threads the ball through to Mike Croft. Mike Croft rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.16
Leon Upson surges forward with the ball. Leon Upson makes a simple pass to Mike Croft. Mike Croft shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
27.40
Garba Yekini hoofs the ball up the pitch. Colin Fowler shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Micka‘l Masson.
28.28
Philipe Casanova barges into Alfred King. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.50
Alfred King makes a simple pass to Nick Fuchs. Nick Fuchs knocks the ball forward to Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy passes the ball forward but Stephen Batty is offside!
36.54
Nick Fuchs knocks the ball forward to Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.33
Ledley Wright makes a beautiful solo run. Ledley Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Ball but the linesman indicates offside!
42.25
Marco De Goey sees a break and surges forward. Marco De Goey chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Tiago Mendes.
45.00
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
48.52
Mike Croft barges into Alfred King. Mike Croft is warned by the referee! Alfred King stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.31
Alfred King knocks the ball forward to Ledley Wright. Ledley Wright surges forward with the ball. Ledley Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Ball. Dale Ball is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.49
Graeme Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.23
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.09
Ledley Wright takes it forward alone. Ledley Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.37
Ledley Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.48
Marco De Goey takes it forward alone. Marco De Goey makes a probing pass to Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Dale Ball. Dale Ball connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.15
David Fox makes a simple pass to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
75.24
Leonardo Bravo passes the ball forward to Graeme Power. Graeme Power passes the ball forward to Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.19
Scott Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipe Casanova. Philipe Casanova threads the ball through to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Micka‘l Masson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.12
Ledley Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Tiago Mendes!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


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

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
29%
40.6%
30.4%