Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Brown.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Brown.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off the first half!
2.12
0-0Jonathan Gamberini kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Wainwright.
3.27
0-0Patrick Palmer advances with the ball. Patrick Palmer threads the ball through to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Oliver Rahn.
4.56
0-0Hannes Stiepermann takes a quick corner, playing it short to Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Bruno Mendes chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
15.31
0-0Darius Moncur sees Alpay Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Izzet threads a neat ball through to Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.04
Without breaking stride, Brandon Lopez plays the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory plays a one-two with Joao Semedo and rushes in on goal... Scott McGrory strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sunderland are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.06
Patrick Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray hits a low pass to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.11
0-0Christian Lindemann barges into Darius Moncur. The referee warns Christian Lindemann to calm down! Darius Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.21
Hannes Stiepermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Granville. Danny Granville shoots from distance but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
28.04
Hannes Stiepermann threads a neat ball through to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from distance but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
32.37
0-0Hannes Stiepermann makes a simple pass to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Izzet but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.53
Hannes Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur runs straight at the opposition's defence. Darius Moncur shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Oliver Rahn. What a save!
34.30
1-0Hannes Stiepermann takes a quick throw-in, which Darius Moncur takes on the chest. Darius Moncur makes a probing pass to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to Hannes Stiepermann, releasing him through on goal. Hannes Stiepermann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.25
Fabian Van Beukering takes it forward alone. Fabian Van Beukering threads the ball through to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
44.52
With great vision, Hannes Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Danny Granville. Danny Granville shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Oliver Rahn!
45.00
Jonathan Gamberini sees a break and surges forward. Jonathan Gamberini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
53.16
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.03
Showing composure, Hannes Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur shoots from 20 yards but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
63.16
1-0Jonathan Gamberini kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory plays a scrappy one-two with Philippe Benyachou and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kieron Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on Scott McGrory. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
63.16
1-0The referee points to the spot..
64.41
Philippe Benyachou steps up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.24
Patrick Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann makes a simple pass to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Granville. Danny Granville connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
66.45
Bruno Mendes passes the ball forward to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou darts forward. Philippe Benyachou controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.38
Hannes Stiepermann threads a neat ball through to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Anthony Gray is offside!
72.46
Kieron Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Granville. Danny Granville threads the ball through to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
78.25
Hannes Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Darius Moncur collects the pass. Darius Moncur shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.38
Danny Granville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.27
Joao Batista Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Leon Shilton collects the pass. Leon Shilton shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Yemon Kimura comfortably smothers it!
85.16
Showing composure, Daniel Wainwright laces a through ball forward to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
87.20
Jonathan Gamberini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Semedo but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Stiepermann of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yemon Kimura (GK)
6
2. Patrick Palmer (DEF)
7
3. Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
6
5. Gary Godber (DEF)
6
6. Darius Moncur (MID)
8
7. Hannes Stiepermann (MID)
9
8. David Ehiogu (ATT)
7
9. Danny Granville (ATT)
6
10. Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
11. Anthony Gray (ATT)
6
12. Alexander Georgiadis (GK)
0
13. Steve Swift (DEF)
0
14. Nigel Cope (MID)
0
1. Oliver Rahn (GK)
8
2. Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)
7
3. Bruno Mendes (DEF)
6
4. Christian Lindemann (DEF)
6
5. Joao Batista Ferreira (MID)
6
6. Jonathan Gamberini (MID)
7
7. Brandon Lopez (MID)
6
8. Leon Shilton (MID)
6
9. Philippe Benyachou (ATT)
6
10. Scott McGrory (ATT)
7
11. Joao Semedo (ATT)
6
12. Omer Lampard (MID)
0
13. Eddie Scholes (DEF)
0
14. Dean Smithe (DEF)
0