Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Iain RicherIain Richer Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Pedro De SouzaP. De Souza78
G
1
G
77Amine HaoucheA. Haouche
Kader RocheK. Roche72
D
2
D
78Andre Da Silva RivelinoA. Rivelino
Stephan EduseiS. Edusei79
D
3
D
72Martino BonoraM. Bonora
Simon SmitheS. Smithe70
D
4
D
69Robbie ChadwickR. Chadwick
Youl Alidor SoumahY. Soumah70
D
5
M
71Oliver PalumboO. Palumbo
Gareth PottsG. Potts78
M
6captain
M
78Mauricio BarkeroM. Barkero
Sylvain GeorgeS. George75
M
7
M
75Guerino SacchettiG. Sacchetti
Erik ÁsgeirssonE. Ásgeirsson88
M
captain8
M
78Graham MiddletonG. Middleton
Jose Marcelo RodriguesJ. Rodrigues76
A
9
A
71Luis RamosL. Ramos
Wataru NakamuraW. Nakamura76
A
10
A
76Louis DufresnesL. Dufresnes
Spencer MintoS. Minto74
A
11
A
71Gabriele LappaneseG. Lappanese
 
Rodrigo RibeiroR. Ribeiro70
A
12
D
76Niccol˜ StercheleN. Sterchele
Paulo BarbosaP. Barbosa76
A
13
A
54Dale SimonsenD. Simonsen
Oberdan MarchegianiO. Marchegiani75
A
14
A
78Anders NygaardA. Nygaard

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Leeds United. 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 Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.


0.00
Manchester United get the match underway!
2.40
Guerino Sacchetti hits a low pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.10
Gareth Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.39
Kader Roche threads a neat ball through to Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson passes the ball forward to Spencer Minto. Spencer Minto lofts in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Amine Haouche effortlessly punches it away to safety.
12.42
Robbie Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Barkero. Mauricio Barkero makes a probing pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
16.16
Graham Middleton threads the ball through to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
21.15
Graham Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes whips in a cross ball towards Gabriele Lappanese. Gabriele Lappanese powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.26
Robbie Chadwick makes a probing pass to Mauricio Barkero. Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Barkero plays the ball forward to Gabriele Lappanese. Gabriele Lappanese whips in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
33.02
Erik Ásgeirsson makes an attacking run forward. Erik Ásgeirsson puts a great ball through. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.57
Guerino Sacchetti flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Lappanese easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriele Lappanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.56
Simon Smithe passes the ball forward to Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson passes the ball forward to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues shoots from 20 yards but Amine Haouche is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
42.18
Mauricio Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Louis Dufresnes controls it well on his chest. Louis Dufresnes lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Leeds United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Oliver Palumbo plays the ball forward to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.21
Sylvain George passes the ball forward to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
55.32
Robbie Chadwick clumsily knocks into Spencer Minto. The referee warns Robbie Chadwick to calm down! Spencer Minto runs off the knock.
57.26
Robbie Chadwick barges into Wataru Nakamura. Robbie Chadwick is given another warning by the referee! Wataru Nakamura hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.09
Manchester United have made a substitution with Oberdan Marchegiani replacing Wataru Nakamura .
61.16
Sylvain George receives the ball from a throw-in from Erik Ásgeirsson. Sylvain George flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues runs straight at the defence! Jose Marcelo Rodrigues rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Andre Da Silva Rivelino's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.49
It's a corner kick. Sylvain George loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Oliver Palumbo jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
65.47
Oliver Palumbo sees space and advances. Oliver Palumbo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pedro De Souza is on top of it.
66.12
Gareth Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues plays a one-two with Spencer Minto and rushes in on goal... Jose Marcelo Rodrigues looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.13
Mauricio Barkero threads the ball through to Gabriele Lappanese. Gabriele Lappanese knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Pedro De Souza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.43
Guerino Sacchetti catches Sylvain George on the ankles. The referee brings Guerino Sacchetti to one side and gives him a warning! Sylvain George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.39
Simon Smithe pushes mid-way up the pitch. Simon Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Minto collects the pass. Spencer Minto knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
77.00
Manchester United have made a substitution with Paulo Barbosa replacing Spencer Minto .
78.09
With a delightful solo run, Guerino Sacchetti stretches the opposition's defence. Guerino Sacchetti kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Dufresnes but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.07
Simon Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain George who brings the ball under control. Sylvain George makes a simple pass to Oberdan Marchegiani. Oberdan Marchegiani advances inside the box! Oberdan Marchegiani rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.23
Sylvain George sees space and advances. Sylvain George advances inside the box! Sylvain George muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Amine Haouche manages to gather it easily.
84.53
Stephan Edusei comes in with a late challenge on Louis Dufresnes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Louis Dufresnes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.09
Stephan Edusei flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain George. Sylvain George runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sylvain George makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues but he's offside!
87.54
Simon Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Erik Ásgeirsson collects the pass. Erik Ásgeirsson flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Paulo Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Marchegiani. Oberdan Marchegiani beats his man to it with a header. Amine Haouche punches it away to safety.
90.00
Kader Roche barges into Louis Dufresnes. The referee calls over Kader Roche and shows him a yellow card! Louis Dufresnes runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Leeds United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%

Scorers
Oberdan Marchegiani 79
Luis Ramos 2, 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Ramos of Leeds United

Match Ratings