Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by SkateUK |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 19,069 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Potts.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.37
0-0Carlos Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.28
0-0Maurizio Benussi threads the ball through to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.42
0-0Rafael Of Hesselink flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Nunes collects the pass. Samuel Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Johnny Van As picks it out of the air!
8.10
Rafael Of Hesselink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Kahn.
9.04
Eddy Simone knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Matthews. Sol Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Gil collects the pass. Bruno Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juro Nakajima.
10.04
Juro Nakajima flicks a high pass forward. Cory Diaz controls it well on his chest. Cory Diaz plays the ball forward to Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime plays a one-two with Jakob Gravesen and rushes in on goal... Tobías Artime cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.34
Marcel Emmerlich makes a simple pass to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Johnny Van As picks it out of the air!
14.07
0-1Tomislav Prosinecki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Emmerlich. Marcel Emmerlich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes plays a one-two with Tobías Artime and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Samuel Nunes provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.47
Cory Diaz passes the ball forward to Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime plays a scrappy one-two with Samuel Nunes and advances towards the goal... Tobías Artime takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Johnny Van As had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
34.22
Roberto Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Rafael Of Hesselink. Rafael Of Hesselink chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes makes a probing pass between the defence to Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Johnny Van As has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.03
Tomislav Prosinecki flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Of Hesselink who brings the ball under control. Rafael Of Hesselink knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Johnny Van As!
40.01
Colin Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Guerrero. Carlos Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Doomernik who takes it down. Thomas Doomernik finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
45.00
Cory Diaz makes a probing pass to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
48.02
Arturo Myrtaj threads a neat ball through to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Marquitos.
54.13
0-4Cory Diaz clumsily knocks into Carlos Guerrero. The referee calls over Cory Diaz and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Guerrero runs off the knock.
63.43
Tomislav Prosinecki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Emmerlich. Marcel Emmerlich sees a break and surges forward. Marcel Emmerlich whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Johnny Van As reads it well. Well saved!
66.36
Cory Diaz passes the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen edges inside the box! Jakob Gravesen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Johnny Van As smothers it!
67.48
With vision, Simon Kahn laces a through ball forward to Maurizio Benussi. Maurizio Benussi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maurizio Benussi shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
69.05
Marcel Emmerlich runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcel Emmerlich cuts inside the box! Marcel Emmerlich rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
72.06
Without breaking stride, Marcel Emmerlich plays the ball forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.37
Carlos Guerrero clumsily knocks into Cory Diaz. Carlos Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Cory Diaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.03
0-5Leeds United have made a substitution with Moritz Zimmermann replacing Tomislav Prosinecki .
79.11
Emile Gascoigne pushes mid-way up the pitch. Emile Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Emile Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
89.57
Rafael Of Hesselink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime skips past Colin Coppinger! Tobías Artime side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Samuel Nunes 14 Tobías Artime 28, 34 Jakob Gravesen 45 Marcel Emmerlich 69 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johnny Van As (GK)
7
2. Simon Kahn (DEF)
6
3. Colin Coppinger (DEF)
6
4. Eddy Simone (DEF)
6
5. Maurizio Benussi (MID)
6
6. Carlos Guerrero (MID)
5
7. Arturo Myrtaj (MID)
6
8. Sol Matthews (MID)
6
9. Armin Fromm (ATT)
6
10. Bruno Gil (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Doomernik (ATT)
6
12. David Cooke (GK)
0
13. Steffen Kneissl (DEF)
0
14. Artur Varela (ATT)
0
1. Florian Krüger (GK)
6
2. Juro Nakajima (DEF)
6
3. Emile Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4. Tomislav Prosinecki (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Marquitos (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Of Hesselink (MID)
6
7. Cory Diaz (MID)
6
8. Marcel Emmerlich (MID)
8
9. Jakob Gravesen (MID)
7
10. Tobías Artime (ATT)
9
11. Samuel Nunes (ATT)
8
12. Moritz Zimmermann (DEF)
6
13. Cosimo Tacchini (MID)
0
14. Gerard Wau (MID)
0