Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester United get the match underway!
6.49
0-0Warren Lineker passes the ball forward to Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino knocks the ball forward to Wes Bowyer. Wes Bowyer makes a probing pass to Nigel Unsworth but he's offside!
8.09
0-0Graeme Power chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty goes all the way! Stephen Batty makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
9.42
0-0Jaime Pinto hacks Graeme Power from behind! The referee calls over Jaime Pinto and shows him a yellow card! Graeme Power runs off the knock.
10.01
Sven Röhner hacks Mike Finney from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.10
Scott Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino takes it forward alone. Giacomo Savino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Bowyer. Wes Bowyer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.44
Scott Henderson takes it forward alone. Scott Henderson passes the ball forward to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
26.27
0-0Tottenham Hotspur are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
30.01
1-0Jaime Pinto passes the ball forward to Mike Finney. Mike Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nigel Unsworth scores for Tottenham Hotspur!!
39.24
Tottenham Hotspur are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
40.39
Graeme Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.49
1-0Ledley Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Ball. Dale Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Shaun Weir.
44.52
Rio Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Mike Finney. Mike Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Bowyer. Wes Bowyer powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
48.23
Nigel Unsworth barges into Marco De Goey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco De Goey stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.35
1-0Marco De Goey sees space and advances. Marco De Goey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shaun Weir who gathers it comfortably.
66.09
Nick Fuchs chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball whips in a cross ball towards Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.25
Graeme Power knocks the ball forward to Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Ball. Dale Ball connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.25
Jaime Pinto advances with the ball. Jaime Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Micka‘l Masson who gathers it comfortably.
75.49
Graeme Power chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Shaun Weir.
84.09
Nick Fuchs flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.25
Scott Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.21
Linus Schäfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Mike Finney. Mike Finney tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
28.4%
47.3%
24.3%
Scorers
| Nigel Unsworth 30 | Noel Guppy 66 |