Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Leicester CityLeicester City
James ClaytonJames Clayton Steve Little Steve Little
Stefan TrincheraS. Trinchera70
G
1
G
64Seyni FujenS. Fujen
Mauro ZoppettiM. Zoppetti67
D
2
D
70Jacques ManeJ. Mane
Steve SturridgeS. Sturridge73
D
3
D
65Alun RowettA. Rowett
Frank ClaesF. Claes71
D
4
D
69Emiliano NicolettiE. Nicoletti
Bruno BravoB. Bravo69
D
5captain
D
66Edward WiltordE. Wiltord
Oluwashegun NwakireO. Nwakire65
M
6
M
72Martin BedaM. Beda
Simon BartonS. Barton64
M
captain7
M
62John KasperJ. Kasper
Iwan HermansI. Hermans65
M
8
M
61Nils DiakiteN. Diakite
Diogo NunesD. Nunes56
A
9
A
73Michael DefoeM. Defoe
Alpay KayisA. Kayis63
A
10
A
70Eric MeidtE. Meidt
Torsten JahnT. Jahn52
A
11
A
70Franco CapezzutoF. Capezzuto
 
Frank OakleyF. Oakley66
D
12
D
59Carl PowellC. Powell
Eddie SheringhamE. Sheringham63
M
13
M
64Danny MersonD. Merson
Stanley FentonS. Fenton65
A
14
D
62Flavio CassanoF. Cassano

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 19,174 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Armstrong.


0.00
Manchester United kick off and get the match underway!
6.38
Simon Barton passes the ball forward to Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emiliano Nicoletti.
8.20
Simon Barton sees Torsten Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacques Mane.
9.09
Steve Sturridge threads the ball through to Iwan Hermans. Iwan Hermans hits a low pass to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.45
Alun Rowett advances with the ball. Alun Rowett flicks the ball to his team mate, Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Stefan Trinchera!
14.07
Oluwashegun Nwakire decides to run forward with the ball. Oluwashegun Nwakire whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Kayis. Edward Wiltord catches Alpay Kayis on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
18.44
Iwan Hermans passes the ball forward to Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn makes a probing pass to Diogo Nunes but he's offside!
20.25
Iwan Hermans threads the ball through to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
27.38
Iwan Hermans advances with the ball. Iwan Hermans skips past Alun Rowett! Iwan Hermans takes a shot at goal. Seyni Fujen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.34
Nils Diakite hacks Oluwashegun Nwakire from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oluwashegun Nwakire stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.23
Martin Beda flicks a high pass forward. Michael Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Trinchera who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Leicester City kick off!
47.06
Franco Capezzuto hacks Bruno Bravo from behind! The referee warns Franco Capezzuto to calm down! Bruno Bravo stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.39
Nils Diakite sees Franco Capezzuto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franco Capezzuto shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.42
Alun Rowett flicks a high ball forward to John Kasper who takes it down. John Kasper chips the ball to his team mate, Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
54.15
Iwan Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Nunes edges inside the box! Diogo Nunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
55.13
Emiliano Nicoletti plays a long ball forward. Franco Capezzuto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Sturridge.
57.23
Simon Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.17
Manchester United have made a substitution with Stanley Fenton replacing Alpay Kayis .Leicester City have made a substitution with Danny Merson replacing Franco Capezzuto .
63.41
Nils Diakite takes the throw-in. Martin Beda flicks a high ball forward to Eric Meidt who takes it down. Eric Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.15
Mauro Zoppetti plays the ball forward to Oluwashegun Nwakire. Oluwashegun Nwakire threads the ball through to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emiliano Nicoletti.
83.20
Oluwashegun Nwakire controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
Iwan Hermans flicks a high pass forward to Torsten Jahn who brings the ball under control. Torsten Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Diogo Nunes scores for Manchester United!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Leicester City
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
25.4%
47.9%
26.8%

Scorers
Diogo Nunes 20, 90
Iwan Hermans 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Nunes of Manchester United

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

1.Seyni Fujen (GK)
6
2.Jacques Mane (DEF)
6
3.Alun Rowett (DEF)
6
4.Emiliano Nicoletti (DEF)
6
5.Edward Wiltord (DEF)
6
6.Martin Beda (MID)
6
7.John Kasper (MID)
6
8.Nils Diakite (MID)yellow card
5
9.Michael Defoe (ATT)
6
10.Eric Meidt (ATT)
6
11.Franco Capezzuto (ATT)
6
 
12.Carl Powell (DEF)
0
13.Danny Merson (MID)
6
14.Flavio Cassano (DEF)
0