Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Manchester United and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Manchester United and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
2.07
0-0Manchester City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
3.08
0-0Martin Asanovic passes the ball forward to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Kasmi.
4.23
Martin Budan makes a probing pass to Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.01
0-0Abdoulaye Gnohere takes it forward alone. Abdoulaye Gnohere passes the ball forward to Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup goes all the way! Jan Laudrup cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.06
Francesco G. Ferraresi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
14.58
Syd Froggatt threads the ball through to Martin Asanovic. Martin Asanovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup knocks in a cross ball towards Ruby Meniri. Ruby Meniri directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.10
0-0Francesco G. Ferraresi hacks Martin Budan from behind! Francesco G. Ferraresi is warned by the referee! Martin Budan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.22
0-0Martin Budan clumsily knocks into Francesco G. Ferraresi. The referee calls over Martin Budan and shows him a yellow card! Francesco G. Ferraresi stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.37
Danny Beresford sees a break and surges forward. Danny Beresford kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.39
0-0Martin Asanovic chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup shoots from long range. Simon Novak easily smothers it.
26.39
Sergio Vieira catches Arno Eilts on the ankles. The referee calls over Sergio Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Arno Eilts grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.38
Danny Beresford knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Vieira. Sergio Vieira passes the ball forward to Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.48
Danny Beresford threads the ball through to Aaron Makin. Aaron Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yannis Saravakos who gathers it comfortably.
32.35
Arno Eilts knocks the ball forward to Martin Budan. Martin Budan makes a simple pass to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Simon Novak manages to gather it comfortably.
34.41
Martin Asanovic chips the ball to his team mate, Ruby Meniri. Ruby Meniri tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
36.55
Francesco G. Ferraresi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune powers a header at goal but somehow Yannis Saravakos manages to keep it out.
38.08
Syd Froggatt chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan knocks the ball forward to Ruby Meniri. Ruby Meniri whips in a cross ball towards Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.25
Abdoulaye Gnohere flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan threads the ball through to Ruby Meniri. Ruby Meniri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.03
Mervin Marr plays a long ball forward. Tijani Cairo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Yannis Saravakos is on top of it.
44.04
Martin Budan surges forward with the ball. Martin Budan shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Simon Novak.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
48.37
Lourenço Rosas threads the ball through to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup powers a header at goal. Simon Novak easily smothers it.
53.16
Martin Budan makes a simple pass to Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.03
Martin Budan chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Simon Novak manages to gather it comfortably.
57.42
Lourenço Rosas knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.20
Lourenço Rosas knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Kasmi.
65.36
Claus Jensen makes a simple pass to Jan Laudrup. Jan Laudrup knocks in a cross ball towards Ruby Meniri. Ruby Meniri directs the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Novak easily picks it out of the air!
66.51
Abdoulaye Gnohere brings the ball forward. Abdoulaye Gnohere makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Kasmi.
72.39
Robert Kasmi flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Makin. Aaron Makin knocks the ball forward to Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.07
Aaron Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune directs the ball goalwards with his head but Yannis Saravakos is on top of it.
78.24
Danny Beresford deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ferraresi. Francesco G. Ferraresi knocks the ball forward to Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.14
Mark Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune shoots from distance but Yannis Saravakos is on top of it.
85.22
Danny Beresford chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ferraresi. Francesco G. Ferraresi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.24
Syd Froggatt sees a break and surges forward. Syd Froggatt makes a beautiful solo run. Syd Froggatt shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
89.21
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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