Match Report


Exeter CityExeter City     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Matthew DomineyMatthew Dominey James Clayton James Clayton
Steffen HansenS. Hansen75
G
captain1
G
70Stefan TrincheraS. Trinchera
Philipp KurthP. Kurth75
D
2
D
67Mauro ZoppettiM. Zoppetti
Ruben MendesR. Mendes78
D
3
D
73Steve SturridgeS. Sturridge
Rosario CassettiR. Cassetti74
D
4
D
71Frank ClaesF. Claes
Tomasz DudekT. Dudek75
D
5
D
69Bruno BravoB. Bravo
Marek MalkowskiM. Malkowski76
M
6
M
65Oluwashegun NwakireO. Nwakire
Arno WitteA. Witte77
M
7captain
M
64Simon BartonS. Barton
Rodolfo TresoldiR. Tresoldi83
M
8
M
65Iwan HermansI. Hermans
Aimo CarreraA. Carrera78
A
9
A
56Diogo NunesD. Nunes
Numo RobertN. Robert77
A
10
A
63Alpay KayisA. Kayis
Ferdinando PecorariF. Pecorari75
A
11
A
65Stanley FentonS. Fenton
 
Bernard OlembéB. Olembé74
D
12
D
66Frank OakleyF. Oakley
Alejandro LocatelliA. Locatelli74
M
13
M
63Eddie SheringhamE. Sheringham
Nicola C. GobbiN. Gobbi73
A
14
A
52Torsten JahnT. Jahn

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St James Park where Exeter City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 19,403 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Exeter City and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.


0.00
Exeter City kick off and get the first half underway!
3.43
Tomasz Dudek threads a neat ball through to Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski takes it forward alone. Marek Malkowski knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Pecorari. With a superhuman jump, Ferdinando Pecorari connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
9.53
Rosario Cassetti sees a break and surges forward. Rosario Cassetti sees Aimo Carrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aimo Carrera puts a great ball through. Numo Robert runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
10.17
Tomasz Dudek passes the ball forward to Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski sees Numo Robert in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Numo Robert lofts in a cross ball towards Aimo Carrera. Mauro Zoppetti catches Aimo Carrera on the ankles. Aimo Carrera appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
12.23
Iwan Hermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Steffen Hansen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.26
Frank Claes knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Barton. Simon Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.53
Rodolfo Tresoldi flicks a high pass forward. Aimo Carrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aimo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Trinchera who gathers it comfortably.
26.50
With some swift thinking, Arno Witte plays the ball forward to Numo Robert. Numo Robert kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Carrera but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.40
Frank Claes plays the ball forward to Iwan Hermans. Iwan Hermans hits a low pass to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.27
Philipp Kurth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski knocks the ball forward to Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Sturridge.
39.54
Arno Witte knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari makes a simple pass, allowing Aimo Carrera to run into the box. Aimo Carrera comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball bounces but comes off Steve Sturridge and goes wide.
41.45
Corner kick to Exeter City. Arno Witte chips it to the near post. Philipp Kurth strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Mauro Zoppetti is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.50
Rosario Cassetti threads a neat ball through to Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski makes a simple pass to Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Numo Robert but the linesman indicates offside!
44.34
Marek Malkowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera plays a one-two with Numo Robert and rushes in on goal... Aimo Carrera comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
48.06
With some swift thinking, Arno Witte plays the ball forward to Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.18
Frank Claes threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Nwakire. Oluwashegun Nwakire threads a neat ball through to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.14
Manchester United have made a substitution with Torsten Jahn replacing Alpay Kayis .
67.15
Steve Sturridge flicks a high ball forward to Simon Barton who takes it down. Simon Barton flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Fenton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Fenton advances inside the box! Stanley Fenton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Stanley Fenton scores for Manchester United!!
71.07
Frank Claes plays the ball forward to Oluwashegun Nwakire. Oluwashegun Nwakire deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.05
Simon Barton flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Fenton who brings the ball under control. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rosario Cassetti.
75.47
Marek Malkowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari lofts in a cross ball towards Numo Robert. Numo Robert makes a convincing header. Stefan Trinchera gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
77.32
Diogo Nunes catches Ruben Mendes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruben Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.12
Simon Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
81.48
Simon Barton threads a neat ball through to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
85.13
Bruno Bravo hacks Numo Robert from behind! The referee brings Bruno Bravo to one side and gives him a warning! Numo Robert carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.01
Ruben Mendes sees Rodolfo Tresoldi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Tresoldi threads a neat ball through to Numo Robert. Numo Robert shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Exeter City

Manchester United
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
30.4%
40.5%
29.1%

Scorers
Stanley Fenton 12, 67
Diogo Nunes 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Fenton of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Steffen Hansen (GK)
6
2.Philipp Kurth (DEF)
6
3.Ruben Mendes (DEF)
6
4.Rosario Cassetti (DEF)
6
5.Tomasz Dudek (DEF)
7
6.Marek Malkowski (MID)
7
7.Arno Witte (MID)
6
8.Rodolfo Tresoldi (MID)
6
9.Aimo Carrera (ATT)
6
10.Numo Robert (ATT)
6
11.Ferdinando Pecorari (ATT)
6
 
12.Bernard Olembé (DEF)
0
13.Alejandro Locatelli (MID)
0
14.Nicola C. Gobbi (ATT)
0

1.Stefan Trinchera (GK)
6
2.Mauro Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3.Steve Sturridge (DEF)
6
4.Frank Claes (DEF)
6
5.Bruno Bravo (DEF)
5
6.Oluwashegun Nwakire (MID)
6
7.Simon Barton (MID)
8
8.Iwan Hermans (MID)
6
9.Diogo Nunes (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Alpay Kayis (ATT)
6
11.Stanley Fenton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Frank Oakley (DEF)
0
13.Eddie Sheringham (MID)
0
14.Torsten Jahn (ATT)
6