Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Colchester UnitedColchester United
James ClaytonJames Clayton Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith
Stefan TrincheraS. Trinchera70
G
1
G
72Louis TourselL. Toursel
Frank OakleyF. Oakley66
D
2
D
69Colin BaileyC. Bailey
Steve SturridgeS. Sturridge73
D
3captain
D
74Benedetto GalliB. Galli
Frank ClaesF. Claes70
D
4
D
71Cristiano JesusC. Jesus
Bruno BravoB. Bravo67
D
5
M
72Eddie ImpeyE. Impey
Iwan HermansI. Hermans65
M
6
M
69Massimiliano FranchiM. Franchi
Eddie SheringhamE. Sheringham63
M
captain7
M
79Emile ShearerE. Shearer
Gianmatteo PontarolloG. Pontarollo68
M
8
M
67Michael GowerM. Gower
Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes67
A
9
A
68Christian KistnerC. Kistner
Henry MensahH. Mensah59
A
10
A
65Michael BlatsisM. Blatsis
Stanley FentonS. Fenton64
A
11
A
70Sieme GentileS. Gentile
 
Mauro ZoppettiM. Zoppetti67
D
12
G
39David NewtonD. Newton
Mads BögelundM. Bögelund58
M
13
D
34Isaiah BastinI. Bastin
Diogo NunesD. Nunes56
A
14
A
72Craig DaviesC. Davies

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Colchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Carrick.


0.00
Manchester United get the match underway!
3.46
Bruno Bravo passes the ball forward to Iwan Hermans. Iwan Hermans threads the ball through to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Bailey.
9.34
Frank Claes hits a low pass to Eddie Sheringham. Eddie Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah connects with a diving header but Louis Toursel reads it well. Good keeping!
10.48
Iwan Hermans threads a neat ball through to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah runs straight at the defence! Henry Mensah takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.02
Massimiliano Franchi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Massimiliano Franchi shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
14.30
Emile Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner advances inside the box! Christian Kistner rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.09
Colin Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Massimiliano Franchi collects the pass. Massimiliano Franchi makes a simple pass to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.36
Iwan Hermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
34.29
Steve Sturridge pushes up the pitch. Steve Sturridge flicks a high pass forward to Henry Mensah who brings the ball under control. Henry Mensah lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Wonderful reactions from Louis Toursel keeps it out!
38.16
Frank Claes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Sheringham. With a delightful solo run, Eddie Sheringham stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Sheringham edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Eddie Sheringham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Louis Toursel.
39.49
It's a corner kick. Gianmatteo Pontarollo kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Cristiano Jesus reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.11
Gianmatteo Pontarollo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gianmatteo Pontarollo tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.37
Frank Claes sees a break and surges forward. Frank Claes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Colchester United kick off the second half!
48.18
Eddie Impey flicks a high pass forward. Sieme Gentile collects the pass. Sieme Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Trinchera who gathers it comfortably.
55.54
Bruno Bravo threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Pontarollo. Gianmatteo Pontarollo knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah shoots from long range but somehow Louis Toursel manages to keep it out.
57.16
Cristiano Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Impey. Eddie Impey flicks a high ball forward to Sieme Gentile who takes it down. Sieme Gentile shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
59.14
Massimiliano Franchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
60.13
Manchester United have made a substitution with Diogo Nunes replacing Henry Mensah .
65.34
Benedetto Galli flicks a high pass forward. Emile Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile Shearer sees a break and surges forward. Emile Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
66.27
Benedetto Galli barges into Diogo Nunes. The referee calls over Benedetto Galli and warns him to calm down! Diogo Nunes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.19
Benedetto Galli threads the ball through to Emile Shearer. Emile Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
69.45
Stanley Fenton barges into Cristiano Jesus. Stanley Fenton is shown the yellow card! Cristiano Jesus runs off the knock.
77.17
Gianmatteo Pontarollo threads a neat ball through to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
78.46
Eddie Sheringham flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Fenton who brings the ball under control. Stanley Fenton makes a probing pass to Diogo Nunes but he's offside!
79.40
Emile Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.35
Emile Shearer threads the ball through to Christian Kistner. Christian Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.31
Frank Claes knocks the ball forward to Eddie Sheringham. Eddie Sheringham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eddie Sheringham plays a one-two with Edgar Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Cristiano Jesus hacks Eddie Sheringham from behind! Eddie Sheringham appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
89.08
Benedetto Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimiliano Franchi. Massimiliano Franchi laces a through ball forward to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Colin Bailey hacks Edgar Fernandes from behind! The referee calls over Colin Bailey and warns him to calm down! Edgar Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Colchester United
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
25.9%
44.7%
29.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Sheringham of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Trinchera (GK)
6
2.Frank Oakley (DEF)
6
3.Steve Sturridge (DEF)
6
4.Frank Claes (DEF)
8
5.Bruno Bravo (DEF)
6
6.Iwan Hermans (MID)
7
7.Eddie Sheringham (MID)
9
8.Gianmatteo Pontarollo (MID)
7
9.Edgar Fernandes (ATT)
6
10.Henry Mensah (ATT)
7
11.Stanley Fenton (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Mauro Zoppetti (DEF)
0
13.Mads Bögelund (MID)
0
14.Diogo Nunes (ATT)
6

1.Louis Toursel (GK)
8
2.Colin Bailey (DEF)
6
3.Benedetto Galli (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Jesus (DEF)
6
5.Eddie Impey (MID)
6
6.Massimiliano Franchi (MID)
7
7.Emile Shearer (MID)
7
8.Michael Gower (MID)
6
9.Christian Kistner (ATT)
7
10.Michael Blatsis (ATT)
6
11.Sieme Gentile (ATT)
6
 
12.David Newton (GK)
0
13.Isaiah Bastin (DEF)
0
14.Craig Davies (ATT)
0