Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Birmingham CityBirmingham City
Iain RicherIain Richer John Mooney John Mooney
Pedro De SouzaP. De Souza78
G
1
G
73Adam BattyA. Batty
Kader RocheK. Roche72
D
2
D
67Ruuben BranderR. Brander
Martim MaldonadoM. Maldonado79
D
3
D
71Camille LefèvreC. Lefèvre
Simon SmitheS. Smithe70
D
4
D
69Samuele PinziS. Pinzi
Youl Alidor SoumahY. Soumah70
D
5captain
M
79Darius LumsdonD. Lumsdon
Gareth PottsG. Potts78
M
6
M
71Carlos RedondoC. Redondo
Erik ÁsgeirssonE. Ásgeirsson88
M
captain7
M
78Micka‘l MerideM. Meride
Lomano BoertienL. Boertien76
M
8
M
77Darren ScalesD. Scales
Jose Marcelo RodriguesJ. Rodrigues76
A
9
A
71Alexandre NivetA. Nivet
Alberto NascimentoA. Nascimento72
A
10
A
71Jo‘l FischerJ. Fischer
Paulo BarbosaP. Barbosa76
A
11
A
76Yves-A. RichertY. Richert
 
Rodrigo RibeiroR. Ribeiro70
A
12
A
37James FinneyJ. Finney
Spencer MintoS. Minto74
A
13
D
67Del PlowrightD. Plowright
Wataru NakamuraW. Nakamura76
A
14
G
55Daniel BridgesD. Bridges

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.


0.00
Birmingham City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.13
Lomano Boertien sees space and advances. Lomano Boertien makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Adam Batty is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.13
Gareth Potts makes an attacking run forward. Gareth Potts threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Samuele Pinzi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.04
Gareth Potts takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Alberto Nascimento provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
12.28
Carlos Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
15.40
Without breaking stride, Simon Smithe plays the ball forward to Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.51
Darren Scales passes the ball forward to Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert plays a one-two with Jo‘l Fischer and rushes in on goal... Yves-A. Richert side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.39
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Redondo stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
27.34
Darius Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet kicks a strong pass forward to Yves-A. Richert but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.30
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.39
Lomano Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Barbosa plays a one-two with Jose Marcelo Rodrigues and rushes in on goal... Paulo Barbosa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.19
Lomano Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Marcelo Rodrigues!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
51.33
Lomano Boertien sees Paulo Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.46
Simon Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Erik Ásgeirsson flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Barbosa controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paulo Barbosa takes a shot at goal. Adam Batty is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.47
Micka‘l Meride knocks the ball forward to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.03
Darren Scales barges into Gareth Potts. Darren Scales is given a warning by the referee! Gareth Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.06
Micka‘l Meride clumsily knocks into Erik Ásgeirsson. The referee warns Micka‘l Meride to calm down! Erik Ásgeirsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.50
Micka‘l Meride makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer advances inside the box! Jo‘l Fischer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.32
Ruuben Brander clumsily knocks into Paulo Barbosa. The referee calls over Ruuben Brander and shows him a yellow card! Paulo Barbosa runs off the knock.
75.04
Darren Scales flicks a high pass forward. Yves-A. Richert controls it well on his chest. Yves-A. Richert sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Pedro De Souza is on top of his game. Well saved!
77.43
Micka‘l Meride flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Nivet who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Nivet edges inside the box! Alexandre Nivet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro De Souza effortlessly smothers it!
81.54
Samuele Pinzi chips the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Meride. Micka‘l Meride deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Nivet. Alexandre Nivet chips the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Pedro De Souza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.49
Gareth Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Marcelo Rodrigues and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paulo Barbosa strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Adam Batty. Excellent save.
85.40
Simon Smithe sees Erik Ásgeirsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erik Ásgeirsson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Erik Ásgeirsson lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Birmingham City
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
29.2%
44.6%
26.2%

Scorers
Jose Marcelo Rodrigues 2, 42
Paulo Barbosa 55
Alberto Nascimento 85
Yves-A. Richert 19, 82
Jo‘l Fischer 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yves-A. Richert of Birmingham City

Match Ratings