Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Manchester CityManchester City
James ClaytonJames Clayton Rick Barlow Rick Barlow
Stefan TrincheraS. Trinchera70
G
1
G
83Sebastien WilmotsS. Wilmots
Mauro ZoppettiM. Zoppetti67
D
2
D
77André MolinaA. Molina
Steve SturridgeS. Sturridge73
D
3
D
76Nelson BlatsisN. Blatsis
Frank ClaesF. Claes71
D
4
D
73Youri NettoY. Netto
Bruno BravoB. Bravo69
D
5
M
77Petre OvidiuP. Ovidiu
Oluwashegun NwakireO. Nwakire65
M
6captain
M
73Emile NjankaE. Njanka
Simon BartonS. Barton64
M
captain7
M
80Joseph-Desire WomeJ. Wome
Iwan HermansI. Hermans65
M
8
M
83Peter GranadosP. Granados
Diogo NunesD. Nunes56
A
9
A
88Frans JohanssonF. Johansson
Alpay KayisA. Kayis63
A
10
A
77Gabriel MartinG. Martin
Torsten JahnT. Jahn52
A
11
A
75Siaka BakayokoS. Bakayoko
 
Frank OakleyF. Oakley66
D
12
D
73Saidu A. WestS. West
Eddie SheringhamE. Sheringham63
M
13
M
80Martin PartinM. Partin
Stanley FentonS. Fenton65
A
14
A
70Ricardo MarcosR. Marcos

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Manchester City in this derby match. 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 Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Deane.


0.00
Manchester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.44
Joseph-Desire Wome kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Stefan Trinchera!
10.27
Frans Johansson comes in with a late challenge on Steve Sturridge. Frans Johansson is given a warning by the referee! Steve Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.18
Youri Netto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Petre Ovidiu. Petre Ovidiu flicks a high pass forward. Frans Johansson controls it well on his chest. Frans Johansson whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. With a superhuman jump, Gabriel Martin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.31
André Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Njanka. Emile Njanka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Stefan Trinchera. Excellent save.
16.13
Joseph-Desire Wome decides to run forward with the ball. Joseph-Desire Wome knocks in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. With a superhuman jump, Frans Johansson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Superb reactions from Stefan Trinchera. What a save!
21.17
Simon Barton passes the ball forward to Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.23
Oluwashegun Nwakire hits a low pass to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes rushes past Youri Netto! Diogo Nunes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.11
With some swift thinking, Nelson Blatsis plays the ball forward to Peter Granados. Peter Granados kicks a strong pass forward to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson threads the ball through into the box. Siaka Bakayoko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
28.54
Iwan Hermans sees Alpay Kayis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Kayis shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
33.46
Simon Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
36.34
Youri Netto knocks the ball forward to Petre Ovidiu. With some swift thinking, Petre Ovidiu plays the ball forward to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
47.30
Peter Granados flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Stefan Trinchera is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
48.00
Iwan Hermans chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Sebastien Wilmots. Excellent save.
49.41
Iwan Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Nunes collects the pass. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.12
Oluwashegun Nwakire sees Alpay Kayis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.57
Peter Granados threads the ball through to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin whips in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
55.40
Youri Netto threads a neat ball through to Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome threads the ball through to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. With a superhuman jump, Frans Johansson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
60.05
Manchester United have made a substitution with Stanley Fenton replacing Alpay Kayis .
63.33
Emile Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Siaka Bakayoko collects the pass. Siaka Bakayoko lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Stefan Trinchera.
69.11
Frank Claes flicks a high pass forward. Iwan Hermans collects the pass. Iwan Hermans advances with the ball. Iwan Hermans knocks the ball forward to Stanley Fenton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.09
Mauro Zoppetti chips the ball to his team mate, Iwan Hermans. Iwan Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Nunes comfortably collects the pass. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
73.55
Without breaking stride, Youri Netto plays the ball forward to Emile Njanka. Without breaking stride, Emile Njanka plays the ball forward to Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko knocks in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Stefan Trinchera.
77.07
Manchester United have made a substitution with Eddie Sheringham replacing Iwan Hermans .
78.08
Youri Netto chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome plays the ball forward to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson shoots from outside the area. Stefan Trinchera gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
84.34
Steve Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Oluwashegun Nwakire. Oluwashegun Nwakire sees Torsten Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Jahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youri Netto.
87.36
Mauro Zoppetti passes the ball forward to Eddie Sheringham. Eddie Sheringham laces a weighted ball forward to Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by André Molina.
90.00
André Molina sweeps the ball up the wings. Siaka Bakayoko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauro Zoppetti.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Manchester City
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
31.6%
40.8%
27.6%

Scorers
Frans Johansson 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frans Johansson of Manchester City

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

1.Sebastien Wilmots (GK)
7
2.André Molina (DEF)
6
3.Nelson Blatsis (DEF)
6
4.Youri Netto (DEF)
7
5.Petre Ovidiu (MID)
6
6.Emile Njanka (MID)
6
7.Joseph-Desire Wome (MID)
7
8.Peter Granados (MID)
6
9.Frans Johansson (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gabriel Martin (ATT)
7
11.Siaka Bakayoko (ATT)
6
 
12.Saidu A. West (DEF)
0
13.Martin Partin (MID)
0
14.Ricardo Marcos (ATT)
0