Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 18,309 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Mettomo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Mettomo.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
12.41
0-0David McStay clumsily knocks into Steve Sturridge. The referee brings David McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.47
0-0Carmine Altomare kicks a strong pass forward to David McStay. David McStay knocks the ball forward, putting Gianni La Marca through on goal. Gianni La Marca shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stefan Trinchera manages to gather it.
30.08
0-1With a delightful solo run, Sjaak Veldman stretches the opposition's defence. Sjaak Veldman whips in a cross ball towards David McStay. David McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.32
0-1Sjaak Veldman kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni La Marca. Gianni La Marca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.19
0-1Edgar Fernandes barges into Roland Lang. The referee calls over Edgar Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Roland Lang runs off the knock.
45.00
0-1Dave Darwinkel surges forward with the ball. Dave Darwinkel plays a perfect one-two with Tommaso Cavallo and rushes in on goal... Dave Darwinkel tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday get the second half underway!
47.38
David McStay comes in with a late challenge on Steve Sturridge. The referee brings David McStay to one side and gives him another warning! Steve Sturridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.50
Eddie Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes makes a simple pass, allowing Alpay Kayis to run into the box. Alpay Kayis shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.08
1-1Manchester United have made a substitution with Diogo Nunes replacing Alpay Kayis .
63.10
Carmine Altomare hits a low pass to Tommaso Cavallo. Tommaso Cavallo skips past Frank Oakley! Tommaso Cavallo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.49
Mauricio Fioretti comes in with a late challenge on Mads Bögelund. The referee brings Mauricio Fioretti to one side and gives him a warning! Mads Bögelund runs off the knock.
69.19
Mauricio Fioretti chips the ball to his team mate, Carmine Altomare. Carmine Altomare flicks a high ball forward to David McStay who gracefully takes it down. David McStay shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
77.20
Manchester United have made a substitution with Gianmatteo Pontarollo replacing Eddie Sheringham .
81.43
With great vision, Simon Barton plays the ball forward to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
84.09
2-2Dave Darwinkel comes in with a late challenge on Mads Bögelund. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mads Bögelund carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.41
Frank Claes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Frank Claes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
89.39
Frank Claes threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Pontarollo. With vision, Gianmatteo Pontarollo plays the ball forward to Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
28.3%
47.2%
24.5%
Scorers
| Alpay Kayis 54 Edgar Fernandes 81 | David McStay 30, 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David McStay of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefan Trinchera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauro Zoppetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Sturridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frank Claes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Mads Bögelund (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Barton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eddie Sheringham (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edgar Fernandes (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 10. | Alpay Kayis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stanley Fenton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bruno Bravo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianmatteo Pontarollo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Diogo Nunes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Nicky Moss (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lomano Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roland Lang (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Fioretti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sjaak Veldman (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jose Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carmine Altomare (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dave Darwinkel (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | David McStay (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Gianni La Marca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tommaso Cavallo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Mason (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianmarco Di Giuliantonio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Elliott (ATT) | 0 | |