Match Report
| Northampton Town | Northampton Town |  |  | Manchester United | Manchester United | ||||||||||||||||
| Jakob Falk-sørensen | Jakob Falk-sørensen | manager | Greg Kneale | Greg Kneale | |||||||||||||||||
| Norman Simonsen | N. Simonsen |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Stuart Law | S. Law | |||||||||
| Tiago Viana | T. Viana |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Stephen Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Daan Ricci | D. Ricci |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 |  | Vincenzo Pfeiffer | V. Pfeiffer | |||||||||
| Warren Merson | W. Merson | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Aron Claes | A. Claes | |||||||||
| Eoin Grondin | E. Grondin | | 50 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Sven Ouindi | S. Ouindi | ||||||||
| Edward Lineker | E. Lineker | | 59 | M | | 6 | | | M | 69 |  | Leonardo Carcedo | L. Carcedo | ||||||||
| Dean Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Phil Clapham | P. Clapham | |||||||||
| Gavin Rae | G. Rae | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 |  | Stefano Ricchiuti | S. Ricchiuti | |||||||||
| Callum Rae | C. Rae | | 63 | M | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Edmundo Verges | E. Verges | |||||||||
| Giacomo Delpiano | G. Delpiano | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Simon Scholz | S. Scholz | |||||||||
| Pedro Oliveira | P. Oliveira | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Tim Anderton | T. Anderton | |||||||||
| Uwe Seibert | U. Seibert | | 59 | D | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Anthony McManaman | A. McManaman | |||||||||
| Leon Marsden | L. Marsden | | 62 | M | | 13 | | D | 52 | | Jos ten Brink | J. ten Brink | |||||||||
| Enrico Benussi | E. Benussi | | 60 | A | | 14 | | M | 46 | | Titus Wright | T. Wright | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
The pitch is in great condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town kick off!
3.17
0-0Dean Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Rae. Without breaking stride, Callum Rae plays the ball forward to Giacomo Delpiano. Giacomo Delpiano rushes past Phil Clapham! Giacomo Delpiano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.51
0-0Phil Clapham makes a simple pass to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
12.30
Edmundo Verges knocks the ball forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.01
0-1Phil Clapham plays the ball forward to Leonardo Carcedo. Leonardo Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Scholz!
20.33
0-1Showing composure, Leonardo Carcedo picks a pass forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton passes the ball forward but Edmundo Verges is offside!
21.25
Edward Lineker sees Dean Le Tissier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Le Tissier advances inside the box! Dean Le Tissier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.46
0-1Vincenzo Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
28.41
0-1Leonardo Carcedo clumsily knocks into Callum Rae. Leonardo Carcedo is warned by the referee! Callum Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.09
Daan Ricci kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae makes a probing pass to Edward Lineker. Edward Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.39
Leonardo Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges knocks the ball forward to Simon Scholz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.10
Sven Ouindi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges makes a simple pass to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Verges and advances towards the goal... Tim Anderton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.13
Gavin Rae threads a neat ball through to Giacomo Delpiano. Giacomo Delpiano shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
44.44
0-1Sven Ouindi clumsily knocks into Giacomo Delpiano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giacomo Delpiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Dean Le Tissier sees Callum Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Rae shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Law effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Uwe Seibert replacing Warren Merson, Leon Marsden replacing Callum Rae and Enrico Benussi replacing Pedro Oliveira. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. The Northampton Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
47.38
Uwe Seibert plays the ball forward to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Lineker. Edward Lineker tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Eoin Grondin picks a pass forward to Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Enrico Benussi who brings the ball under control. Enrico Benussi shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.43
Aron Claes surges forward with the ball. Aron Claes threads the ball through into the box. Simon Scholz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Norman Simonsen. Excellent save.
54.09
Gavin Rae barges into Leonardo Carcedo. The referee calls over Gavin Rae and warns him to calm down! Leonardo Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.00
Stephen Gemmell sees Phil Clapham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Clapham makes an attacking run forward. Phil Clapham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.42
Stephen Gemmell passes the ball forward to Phil Clapham. Phil Clapham passes the ball forward to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges plays a one-two with Stefano Ricchiuti and advances towards the goal... Edmundo Verges cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.57
Stephen Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Scholz but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.00
Leonardo Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Phil Clapham who takes it down. Phil Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Carcedo. Leonardo Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Simon Scholz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.39
Giacomo Delpiano catches Stephen Gemmell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.29
Leonardo Carcedo threads the ball through to Stefano Ricchiuti. Stefano Ricchiuti laces a through ball forward to Leonardo Carcedo. Leonardo Carcedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
72.40
Aron Claes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Ouindi. Sven Ouindi flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. With a superhuman jump, Edmundo Verges connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Norman Simonsen manages to keep it out.
77.44
Aron Claes makes a strong solo run forward. Aron Claes takes it forward alone. Aron Claes plays a one-two with Phil Clapham and advances towards the goal... Aron Claes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Norman Simonsen. Excellent save.
78.55
Gavin Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Ouindi.
83.58
With a delightful solo run, Dean Le Tissier stretches the opposition's defence. Dean Le Tissier shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.46
Eoin Grondin plays the ball forward to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae sees space and advances. Gavin Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Pfeiffer.
89.46
Vincenzo Pfeiffer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vincenzo Pfeiffer skips past Leon Marsden! Vincenzo Pfeiffer shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Dean Le Tissier of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Norman Simonsen (GK)
7
2. Tiago Viana (DEF)
6
3. Daan Ricci (DEF)
6
4. Warren Merson (DEF)
6
5. Eoin Grondin (DEF)
6
6. Edward Lineker (MID)
6
7. Dean Le Tissier (MID)
9
8. Gavin Rae (MID)
6
9. Callum Rae (MID)
6
10. Giacomo Delpiano (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Oliveira (ATT)
6
12. Uwe Seibert (DEF)
6
13. Leon Marsden (MID)
6
14. Enrico Benussi (ATT)
6
1. Stuart Law (GK)
6
2. Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
7
3. Vincenzo Pfeiffer (DEF)
8
4. Aron Claes (DEF)
8
5. Sven Ouindi (DEF)
5
6. Leonardo Carcedo (MID)
6
7. Phil Clapham (MID)
7
8. Stefano Ricchiuti (MID)
7
9. Edmundo Verges (ATT)
8
10. Simon Scholz (ATT)
8
11. Tim Anderton (ATT)
7
12. Anthony McManaman (ATT)
0
13. Jos ten Brink (DEF)
0
14. Titus Wright (MID)
0