Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Walsall. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
0-0Manchester United get the match underway!
4.40
0-0Daniel Calvo surges forward with the ball. Daniel Calvo threads the ball through to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Pinardi. Tiziano Pinardi whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Carl Lee!
6.10
Jimmy Albieri kicks a strong pass forward to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare plays a scrappy one-two with Jimmy Albieri and advances towards the goal... Adriano De Cesare cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
15.45
Showing composure, Domenico Caputi picks a pass forward to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri shoots from 20 yards but Robert Mortensen reads it well. Well saved!
18.54
0-0Adam Batty makes a probing pass to Franco Maltagliati. Franco Maltagliati knocks the ball forward to Adam Batty. Adam Batty whips in a cross ball towards Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
21.44
0-0Gianmarco Cassano clumsily knocks into Daniel Calvo. Gianmarco Cassano is shown the yellow card! Daniel Calvo runs off the knock.
22.34
0-0Martin Di Giuliantonio comes in with a late challenge on Omer Wise. The referee calls over Martin Di Giuliantonio and warns him to calm down! Omer Wise stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.50
Domenico Caputi flicks a high ball forward to Adriano De Cesare who takes it down. Adriano De Cesare lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
30.57
Claus Schmeichel barges into Don Morton. Claus Schmeichel is warned by the referee! Don Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.57
0-0Free kick to Walsall just outside the area...
32.54
Tiziano Pinardi takes a long run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
33.57
Domenico Caputi takes it forward alone. Domenico Caputi flicks a high pass forward. Martin Di Giuliantonio controls it well on his chest. Martin Di Giuliantonio tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Robert Mortensen manages to keep it out.
42.36
Adam Batty barges into Thierry Guppy. The referee brings Adam Batty to one side and gives him a warning! Thierry Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.03
Gianmarco Cassano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare shoots from 25 yards but Robert Mortensen reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Domenico Caputi passes the ball forward to Franco Maltagliati. Franco Maltagliati flicks a high pass forward. Martin Di Giuliantonio collects the pass. Martin Di Giuliantonio lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri beats his man to it with a header but somehow Robert Mortensen manages to keep it out.
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Walsall kick off the second half!
48.53
Gianmarco Cassano sees Adriano De Cesare in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adriano De Cesare passes the ball forward to Martin Di Giuliantonio. Martin Di Giuliantonio finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Robert Mortensen!
51.52
Claus Schmeichel makes a simple pass to Franco Maltagliati. Franco Maltagliati flicks a high ball forward to Adriano De Cesare who takes it down. Adriano De Cesare whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Robert Mortensen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.32
0-1Teddy Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Tiziano Pinardi. Tiziano Pinardi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carl Lee with no chance!! Goal for Walsall!
59.26
Marcel Hässler sees a break and surges forward. Marcel Hässler sees Tiziano Pinardi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiziano Pinardi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
60.06
0-1Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Harvey Inia replacing Franco Maltagliati and Gabriel Molina replacing Martin Di Giuliantonio .
61.13
With imagination, Don Morton plays the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
67.01
Craig Lockley comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy Albieri. Craig Lockley is shown the yellow card! Jimmy Albieri runs off the knock.
69.38
0-1Jimmy Albieri threads a neat ball through to Adam Batty. Adam Batty knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Wise.
71.37
Teddy Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Martin Ouindi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Ouindi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.54
Don Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Calvo. Daniel Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
75.39
Daniel Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
78.16
Claus Schmeichel makes a beautiful solo run. Claus Schmeichel flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Albieri who brings the ball neatly under control. Jimmy Albieri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.05
81.19
Marc Kerr threads a neat ball through to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Lee who gathers it comfortably.
87.20
Marcel Hässler surges forward with the ball. Marcel Hässler tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.51
Claus Schmeichel kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Batty. Adam Batty threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Wise.
90.00
Jimmy Albieri barges into Craig Lockley. Jimmy Albieri is warned by the referee! Craig Lockley stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Lee (GK)
7
2. Carlos Meerdink (DEF)
6
3. Domenico Caputi (DEF)
7
4. Claus Schmeichel (DEF)
6
5. Niels Schoenmakers (DEF)
6
6. Franco Maltagliati (MID)
7
7. Gianmarco Cassano (MID)
5
8. Adam Batty (MID)
6
9. Adriano De Cesare (ATT)
7
10. Martin Di Giuliantonio (ATT)
6
11. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
7
12. Jan Weigel (DEF)
0
13. Harvey Inia (MID)
6
14. Gabriel Molina (ATT)
6
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
9
2. Omer Wise (DEF)
6
3. Craig Lockley (DEF)
5
4. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
7
5. Thierry Guppy (MID)
6
6. Don Morton (MID)
7
7. Daniel Calvo (MID)
7
8. Marc Kerr (MID)
7
9. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
7
10. Martin Ouindi (ATT)
6
11. Tiziano Pinardi (ATT)
8
12. Christian Arendt (DEF)
0
13. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
0
14. Omer Thomson (ATT)
0