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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 17,036 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Jonathan Ginola knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Sterjovski. Nelson Sterjovski takes it forward alone. Nelson Sterjovski finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
3.44
0-0Thomas Mensah makes a probing pass to Marcel Hollmer. Marcel Hollmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi goes all the way! Younès Messaoudi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Massimiliano Berg easily smothers it!
4.53
Jonathan Ginola makes a simple pass to Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo makes a simple pass to Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.29
Augusto Ednilson hoofs the ball up the pitch. Lucien Ndiefi whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jurek Radomski.
14.11
Mark Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.08
Mark Gargo passes the ball forward to Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.31
0-0Augusto Ednilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik El Hadrioui. Tarik El Hadrioui knocks the ball forward to Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Radomski who gathers it comfortably.
21.06
Mark Gargo passes the ball forward to Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Ednilson.
24.52
Samuel Ipoua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
26.27
1-0Marcel Hollmer makes a beautiful solo run. Marcel Hollmer shoots from 25 yards. Marcel Hollmer scores for Manchester United!!
33.11
Mark Gargo threads the ball through to Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.07
Cristiano Gamberini threads the ball through to Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Ginola.
38.15
Samuel Ipoua threads the ball through to Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hermann Gudmundsson.
45.00
Mark Gargo makes a simple pass to Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai goes all the way! Luiz Miguel Rai takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Manchester United kick off the second half!
51.36
Augusto Ednilson passes the ball forward to Cristiano Gamberini. Cristiano Gamberini flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. Jurek Radomski easily smothers it.
57.35
Thomas Mensah knocks the ball forward to Marcel Hollmer. Marcel Hollmer makes a simple pass to Younès Messaoudi. Younès Messaoudi plays a perfect one-two with Luiz Miguel Rai and rushes in on goal... Younès Messaoudi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.25
1-0Edgar Schomaker catches Luiz Miguel Rai on the ankles. Edgar Schomaker is given a warning by the referee! Luiz Miguel Rai runs off the knock.
71.30
Scott Walsh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Mensah.
73.21
1-0Younès Messaoudi hacks Edgar Schomaker from behind! The referee calls over Younès Messaoudi and shows him a yellow card! Edgar Schomaker stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.39
Nelson Sterjovski flicks the ball to his team mate, Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augusto Ednilson.
77.19
Nelson Sterjovski chips the ball to his team mate, Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Massimiliano Berg is on top of it.
78.58
Nelson Sterjovski brings the ball forward. Nelson Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Malte Bartsch!
81.07
2-0Thomas Mensah makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Mensah takes it forward alone. Thomas Mensah knocks the ball forward to Luiz Miguel Rai but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.23
Ruuben Schmidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik El Hadrioui. Tarik El Hadrioui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jurek Radomski!
87.07
Mark Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Bartsch. Malte Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Luiz Miguel Rai. Luiz Miguel Rai is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Cristiano Gamberini threads the ball through to Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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