Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
James ClaytonJames Clayton Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan TrincheraS. Trinchera70
G
1
G
62Marino GullitM. Gullit
Frank OakleyF. Oakley66
D
2
D
70Jason BrandJ. Brand
Stuart BrightonS. Brighton63
D
3
D
64John MilliganJ. Milligan
Liam BarryL. Barry66
D
4
D
60Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Stefan LurlingS. Lurling57
D
5
D
58Terry OakesT. Oakes
Mads BögelundM. Bögelund59
M
6
M
62Tim WiltordT. Wiltord
Simon BartonS. Barton64
M
captain7
M
61Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori
Eddie SheringhamE. Sheringham63
M
8
M
59Des ScalesD. Scales
Diogo NunesD. Nunes56
A
9captain
A
68Marco CasaleM. Casale
Alpay KayisA. Kayis63
A
10
A
65Arnold RobbenA. Robben
Stanley FentonS. Fenton65
A
11
A
63Craig ShearerC. Shearer
 
Bruno BravoB. Bravo69
D
12
G
60Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Iwan HermansI. Hermans65
M
13
M
57Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Torsten JahnT. Jahn52
A
14
D
57Felice ParisF. Paris

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 17,658 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Carrick.


0.00
Manchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.01
Aniello De Liguori makes a beautiful solo run. Aniello De Liguori finds some space and shoots from distance but Stefan Trinchera is on top of it.
6.28
Stefan Lurling flicks a high pass forward. Simon Barton collects the pass. Simon Barton flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Nunes controls it well on his chest. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.17
Frank Oakley flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Sheringham who takes it down. Eddie Sheringham makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Sheringham cuts inside the box! Eddie Sheringham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.53
Eddie Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marino Gullit with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
12.32
Tim Wiltord flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Robben who takes it down. Arnold Robben skips past Stefan Lurling! Arnold Robben cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Trinchera with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
15.07
Frank Oakley makes a simple pass to Mads Bögelund. Mads Bögelund sees space and advances. Mads Bögelund sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marino Gullit.
16.40
It's a corner kick. Simon Barton loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Aniello De Liguori reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
22.10
Eddie Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Gullit who gathers it comfortably.
24.36
Eddie Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Kayis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alpay Kayis shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.05
John Milligan flicks a high pass forward to Tim Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Tim Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer plays a quick one-two with Arnold Robben and rushes in on goal... Craig Shearer tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.08
Stefan Lurling sees Mads Bögelund in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mads Bögelund runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mads Bögelund whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. With a superhuman jump, Stanley Fenton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.18
Jason Brand hits a low pass to Aniello De Liguori. Aniello De Liguori flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Casale. Marco Casale shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
40.13
Des Scales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben advances inside the box! Arnold Robben muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Stefan Trinchera is on top of it.
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.38
Des Scales plays the ball forward to Marco Casale. Marco Casale plays the ball forward to Craig Shearer who has made a great run into the box. Craig Shearer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.04
Tim Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.58
Des Scales makes a beautiful solo run. Des Scales plays a scrappy one-two with Arnold Robben and stumbles forward towards the goal... Des Scales comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.04
Stefan Lurling hits a low pass to Eddie Sheringham. Eddie Sheringham plays the ball forward to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes makes a simple pass, allowing Stanley Fenton to run into the box. Stanley Fenton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
60.38
Manchester United have made a substitution with Torsten Jahn replacing Alpay Kayis .Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Craig Shearer, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Des Scales and Felice Paris replacing Terry Oakes .
61.41
Eddie Sheringham brings the ball forward. Eddie Sheringham whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn directs the ball goalwards with his head but Marino Gullit is on top of it.
63.59
Eddie Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Nunes controls it well on his chest. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.30
Felice Paris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Wright-Phillips. Jermaine Wright-Phillips brings the ball forward. Jermaine Wright-Phillips shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.25
Liam Barry flicks a high ball forward to Simon Barton who takes it down. Simon Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.22
Liam Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Sheringham. Eddie Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.03
Aniello De Liguori flicks a high pass forward to Arnold Robben who brings the ball under control. Arnold Robben knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.58
Showing composure, Aniello De Liguori laces a weighted ball forward to Marco Casale. Marco Casale shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Bristol Rovers
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
30.7%
45.3%
24%

Scorers
Alpay Kayis 10
Stanley Fenton 30
Diogo Nunes 67
Torsten Jahn 73
Arnold Robben 12
Craig Shearer 27

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

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Trinchera (GK)
7
2.Frank Oakley (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Brighton (DEF)
6
4.Liam Barry (DEF)
6
5.Stefan Lurling (DEF)
6
6.Mads Bögelund (MID)
7
7.Simon Barton (MID)
6
8.Eddie Sheringham (MID)
8
9.Diogo Nunes (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alpay Kayis (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stanley Fenton (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Bruno Bravo (DEF)
0
13.Iwan Hermans (MID)
0
14.Torsten Jahn (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Marino Gullit (GK)
6
2.Jason Brand (DEF)
6
3.John Milligan (DEF)
6
4.Paul Helmer (DEF)
6
5.Terry Oakes (DEF)
6
6.Tim Wiltord (MID)
7
7.Aniello De Liguori (MID)
7
8.Des Scales (MID)
6
9.Marco Casale (ATT)
6
10.Arnold Robben (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Craig Shearer (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Don Mckinlay (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
14.Felice Paris (DEF)
6