Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Portsmouth. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
0-0Dietmar Schröder kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
3.13
0-0Julián Castillo passes the ball forward to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Geis.
4.05
Lucas Risco kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.50
0-0Diogo Olvera clumsily knocks into Steinar Berg. Diogo Olvera is shown the yellow card! Steinar Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.13
Hermanni Maltz flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouzi Sinouh.
14.32
Jeison Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.48
Richardur Einarsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Gower. Alun Gower threads the ball through to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.45
0-0Julián Castillo threads the ball through to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg plays a perfect one-two with Paul Rummenigge and rushes in on goal... Steinar Berg rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Martin Farnerud!
26.13
Hakan Ayaz clumsily knocks into Hermanni Maltz. The referee calls over Hakan Ayaz and shows him a yellow card! Hermanni Maltz runs off the knock.
28.09
0-0Dietmar Schröder clumsily knocks into Alun Gower. Dietmar Schröder is warned by the referee! Alun Gower runs off the knock.
28.09
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
30.48
Lucas Risco makes a probing pass to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan plays a perfect one-two with Steinar Berg and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Gyan shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.58
Mark Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeison Ortega. Jeison Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Pontus Bergmark!
33.15
Lucas Risco makes a probing pass to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg plays a perfect one-two with Paul Rummenigge and rushes in on goal... Steinar Berg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Martin Farnerud.
34.39
Marc Geis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeison Ortega. Jeison Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.00
Dietmar Schröder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Pontus Bergmark!
39.43
Hakan Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Farnerud who gathers it comfortably.
40.12
Alun Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Farnerud who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Portsmouth start the second half!
48.23
Jeison Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Davis.
53.18
Alun Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg goes all the way! Steinar Berg takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Martin Farnerud manages to gather it comfortably.
54.26
Lucas Risco barges into Hermanni Maltz. Lucas Risco is shown the yellow card! Hermanni Maltz stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.40
Alun Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Martin Farnerud manages to gather it comfortably.
60.23
Hakan Ayaz makes a simple pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.31
Julián Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.27
Lucas Risco sees space and advances. Lucas Risco whips in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
67.46
Richardur Einarsson kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz threads the ball through to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Olvera.
77.38
Jeison Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Pontus Bergmark.
78.34
Fouzi Sinouh makes a probing pass to Julián Castillo. Julián Castillo makes a probing pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.19
Hermanni Maltz threads the ball through to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Pontus Bergmark manages to gather it comfortably.
84.12
1-0Jeison Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Jeison Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Pontus Bergmark manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
28.2%
49.4%
22.4%
Scorers