Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play Hartlepool United in this league cup game. A crowd of 12,217 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester United and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Fox.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester United and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Fox.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
2.04
0-0Arturo Myrtaj hits a low pass to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm finds some space and shoots from distance but George Redknapp reads it well. Great keeping!
4.10
0-0Isaiah Bloomer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Riggott. Graham Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Coppinger.
6.44
Markus Seifert passes the ball forward to Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
8.17
Maurizio Benussi flicks a high pass forward. Paul Sammer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by George Redknapp. Excellent save.
16.45
1-0Maurizio Benussi surges forward with the ball. Maurizio Benussi knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.12
1-0Maurizio Benussi flicks a high pass forward to Armin Fromm who brings the ball under control. Armin Fromm whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.52
Arturo Myrtaj passes the ball forward to Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
28.26
Sol Matthews makes a simple pass to Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
33.28
With great imagination, Markus Seifert plays the ball forward to Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving George Redknapp with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
36.00
Colin Coppinger makes a strong solo run forward. Colin Coppinger makes a simple pass to Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.16
Colin Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Sol Matthews. Sol Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer makes a defence splitting pass to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
Arturo Myrtaj kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
49.43
Arturo Myrtaj knocks the ball forward to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.24
Scott Campbell passes the ball forward to Arturo Myrtaj. Arturo Myrtaj controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Bruno Gil provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
54.57
With a delightful solo run, Phil Moncur stretches the opposition's defence. Phil Moncur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.24
Scott Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Benussi controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Benussi plays the ball forward to Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm powers a header at goal. Solid save from George Redknapp.
60.22
4-0Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Sylvain Robinson replacing Danny Benali .
63.17
4-0Seeing a gap ahead, George Taylor plays the ball forward to Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson puts a great ball through. Graham Riggott runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.06
Scott Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Matthews. Sol Matthews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
66.02
Sol Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Armin Fromm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Fromm lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.52
Giuliano Colacone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Matthews. Sol Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Gil. Bruno Gil knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by George Redknapp. Excellent save.
84.22
Markus Seifert takes it forward alone. Markus Seifert threads the ball through to Paul Sammer but he's offside!
87.20
Without breaking stride, Sol Matthews plays the ball forward to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm whips in a cross ball towards Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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
| Paul Sammer 16, 33, 66, 87 Bruno Gil 23 Armin Fromm 36 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Sammer of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johnny Van As (GK)
6
2. Colin Coppinger (DEF)
6
3. Giuliano Colacone (DEF)
6
4. Scott Campbell (DEF)
6
5. Maurizio Benussi (MID)
6
6. Markus Seifert (MID)
6
7. Arturo Myrtaj (MID)
6
8. Sol Matthews (MID)
6
9. Armin Fromm (ATT)
8
10. Bruno Gil (ATT)
8
11. Paul Sammer (ATT)
9
12. David Cooke (GK)
0
13. Simon Kahn (DEF)
0
14. Kevin Telfer (MID)
0
1. George Redknapp (GK)
6
2. Adam Palmer (DEF)
6
3. Francis Mills (DEF)
6
4. Ian Philips (DEF)
6
5. David Priestley (MID)
6
6. George Taylor (MID)
6
7. Phil Moncur (MID)
6
8. Isaiah Bloomer (MID)
6
9. David Dixon (ATT)
6
10. Graham Riggott (ATT)
6
11. Danny Benali (ATT)
6
12. Carl Moss (ATT)
0
13. Jason Laver (ATT)
0
14. Sylvain Robinson (GK)
6