Match Report


MillwallMillwall     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Ben CouchBen Couch James Clayton James Clayton
Danny ValkD. Valk79
G
1
G
70Stefan TrincheraS. Trinchera
Matt MatteoM. Matteo77
D
2
D
67Mauro ZoppettiM. Zoppetti
Azziz CiechelsiA. Ciechelsi72
D
3
D
73Steve SturridgeS. Sturridge
Ramón SerranoR. Serrano80
D
4
D
71Frank ClaesF. Claes
Gavin HutchisonG. Hutchison73
D
5
D
69Bruno BravoB. Bravo
Mattia Di MeglioM. Di Meglio82
M
6
M
65Oluwashegun NwakireO. Nwakire
Nico VellaN. Vella87
M
captain7captain
M
64Simon BartonS. Barton
Sander Ten HagS. Ten Hag82
M
8
M
65Iwan HermansI. Hermans
Stephan AmoahS. Amoah81
A
9
A
56Diogo NunesD. Nunes
Markus HelmerM. Helmer73
A
10
A
63Alpay KayisA. Kayis
Piotr DeynaP. Deyna84
A
11
A
52Torsten JahnT. Jahn
 
Dale ForbesD. Forbes55
D
12
D
66Frank OakleyF. Oakley
Syd FletcherS. Fletcher74
M
13
M
63Eddie SheringhamE. Sheringham
Arek KozminskiA. Kozminski73
M
14
A
65Stanley FentonS. Fenton

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Millwall and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jeffers.


0.00
The first half starts with Millwall kicking off!
3.18
Azziz Ciechelsi knocks the ball forward to Mattia Di Meglio. Mattia Di Meglio knocks the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
4.06
Azziz Ciechelsi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Vella. Seeing a gap ahead, Nico Vella plays the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.26
Ramón Serrano knocks the ball forward to Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag makes a probing pass to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer plays a scrappy one-two with Stephan Amoah and advances towards the goal... Steve Sturridge comes in with a late challenge on Markus Helmer. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
16.09
Diogo Nunes hacks Gavin Hutchison from behind! Diogo Nunes is shown the yellow card! Gavin Hutchison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.52
Mattia Di Meglio receives the ball from a throw-in from Sander Ten Hag. Mattia Di Meglio flicks a high ball forward to Stephan Amoah who takes it down. Stephan Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.56
Oluwashegun Nwakire runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oluwashegun Nwakire knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Danny Valk.
24.23
It's a corner kick. Simon Barton kicks a low ball out wide. Mattia Di Meglio reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.06
Sander Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward. Piotr Deyna controls it well on his chest. Piotr Deyna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.15
Nico Vella darts forward. Nico Vella shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Stefan Trinchera. What a save!
28.06
Iwan Hermans catches Mattia Di Meglio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mattia Di Meglio runs off the knock.
36.08
Mauro Zoppetti hits a low pass to Simon Barton. Simon Barton threads the ball through to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
38.29
Nico Vella runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nico Vella passes the ball forward but Piotr Deyna is offside!
39.00
Simon Barton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.55
Nico Vella sees Stephan Amoah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephan Amoah shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.45
Steve Sturridge catches Piotr Deyna on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Piotr Deyna runs off the knock.
45.00
Simon Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Matt Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mattia Di Meglio. Mattia Di Meglio knocks the ball forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
48.40
Frank Claes comes in with a late challenge on Markus Helmer. The referee calls over Frank Claes and warns him to calm down! Markus Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.39
Nico Vella makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.21
Mattia Di Meglio passes the ball forward to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Claes.
60.40
Manchester United have made a substitution with Stanley Fenton replacing Alpay Kayis .
61.50
Oluwashegun Nwakire changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oluwashegun Nwakire knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.04
Gavin Hutchison pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gavin Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.55
Mattia Di Meglio chips the ball to his team mate, Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna rushes past Frank Claes! Piotr Deyna shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Stefan Trinchera. Excellent save.
66.03
Gavin Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Vella. Nico Vella darts forward. Nico Vella shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
69.22
Mattia Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward. Markus Helmer comfortably collects the pass. Markus Helmer shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
71.48
Mattia Di Meglio kicks a strong pass forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Trinchera who gathers it comfortably.
72.39
Matt Matteo makes a simple pass to Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag passes the ball forward to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
75.16
Simon Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.49
Manchester United have made a substitution with Eddie Sheringham replacing Iwan Hermans .
78.52
Frank Claes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Barton. Simon Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.27
Sander Ten Hag chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.33
Simon Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stanley Fenton through on goal. Some silky footwork from Stanley Fenton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.25
Nico Vella takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Stefan Trinchera. Excellent save.
89.26
Eddie Sheringham plays the ball forward to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Azziz Ciechelsi.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Millwall

Manchester United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.5%
31.5%
Play Area
25.8%
44.9%
29.2%

Scorers
Piotr Deyna 4
Markus Helmer 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Piotr Deyna of Millwall

Match Ratings
1.Danny Valk (GK)
6
2.Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Azziz Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4.Ramón Serrano (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Hutchison (DEF)
7
6.Mattia Di Meglio (MID)
7
7.Nico Vella (MID)
8
8.Sander Ten Hag (MID)
7
9.Stephan Amoah (ATT)
7
10.Markus Helmer (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Piotr Deyna (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dale Forbes (DEF)
0
13.Syd Fletcher (MID)
0
14.Arek Kozminski (MID)
0

1.Stefan Trinchera (GK)
7
2.Mauro Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3.Steve Sturridge (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Frank Claes (DEF)
6
5.Bruno Bravo (DEF)
6
6.Oluwashegun Nwakire (MID)
7
7.Simon Barton (MID)
7
8.Iwan Hermans (MID)yellow card
5
9.Diogo Nunes (ATT)yellow card
5
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