Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Birmingham CityBirmingham City
Ben CouchBen Couch Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Yemon KimuraY. Kimura77
G
1
G
69John LecocqJ. Lecocq
Patrick PalmerP. Palmer76
D
2
D
64Cristian VignaroliC. Vignaroli
Kieron Lua-LuaK. Lua-Lua76
D
3captain
D
69John InceJ. Ince
Leandro GretherL. Grether80
D
4
D
70George McgovernG. Mcgovern
Daniel WainwrightD. Wainwright77
D
5
M
68Heitor De SouzaH. De Souza
Darius MoncurD. Moncur89
M
6
M
74Dami‘n van der LindenD. van der Linden
Hannes StiepermannH. Stiepermann82
M
captain7
M
66Yasushi KaitaY. Kaita
John GodberJ. Godber83
M
8
M
65Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
David EhioguD. Ehiogu77
A
9
A
71Brahim SilvaB. Silva
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet81
A
10
A
69Andy McinnesA. Mcinnes
Anthony GrayA. Gray72
A
11
A
71Steven DrakeS. Drake
 
Alexander GeorgiadisA. Georgiadis75
G
12
D
68Tony GaillotT. Gaillot
Darren BarryD. Barry68
M
13
M
66Mario CarvalhoM. Carvalho
Ledley MowbrayL. Mowbray78
D
14
A
67Rio ScalesR. Scales

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 18,984 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great 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 Jose Del Sol.


0.00
Birmingham City start the match!
2.43
Without breaking stride, Darius Moncur plays the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.39
George Mcgovern makes an attacking run forward. George Mcgovern lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Drake. Steven Drake jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Yemon Kimura effortlessly picks it out of the air!
4.59
Cristian Vignaroli knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist plays the ball forward to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Mcinnes but the linesman indicates offside!
10.15
Yasushi Kaita makes an attacking run forward. Yasushi Kaita advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Yasushi Kaita provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Yemon Kimura smothers it!
15.31
Heitor De Souza threads a neat ball through to Yasushi Kaita. Yasushi Kaita shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
20.32
Kieron Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to John Godber who takes it down. John Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
28.47
Dami‘n van der Linden hits a low pass to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Birmingham City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.09
Steven Drake hacks Hannes Stiepermann from behind! The referee warns Steven Drake to calm down! Hannes Stiepermann runs off the knock.
32.49
Patrick Palmer makes a simple pass to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.11
Yasushi Kaita makes a simple pass to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist plays a scrappy one-two with Brahim Silva and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duncan McCoist muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.56
John Godber flicks a high pass forward. Darius Moncur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Moncur plays a one-two with John Godber and advances towards the goal... Darius Moncur shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Lecocq with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
42.33
Patrick Palmer makes a probing pass to Leandro Grether. Leandro Grether flicks a high pass forward. Darius Moncur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Cristian Vignaroli!
45.00
Dami‘n van der Linden flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist makes a pass forward but Steven Drake is yards offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
Manchester United start the second half!
47.20
Leandro Grether brings the ball forward. Leandro Grether makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.37
John Godber passes the ball forward to Hannes Stiepermann. Hannes Stiepermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur advances inside the box! Darius Moncur cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Lecocq with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
60.13
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Tony Gaillot replacing John Ince .
65.09
Yasushi Kaita flicks a high pass forward. Brahim Silva controls it well on his chest. Brahim Silva edges inside the box! Brahim Silva cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Yemon Kimura manages to gather it comfortably.
69.16
Kieron Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to John Godber. John Godber chips the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.00
Cristian Vignaroli hits a low pass to Yasushi Kaita. Without breaking stride, Yasushi Kaita plays the ball forward to Steven Drake. Steven Drake finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.17
Yasushi Kaita threads a neat ball through to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Brahim Silva runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brahim Silva shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Yemon Kimura.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Birmingham City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
36.8%
44.8%
18.4%

Scorers
Darius Moncur 39, 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darius Moncur of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Yemon Kimura (GK)
7
2.Patrick Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Leandro Grether (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
6
6.Darius Moncur (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Hannes Stiepermann (MID)
6
8.John Godber (MID)
7
9.David Ehiogu (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Gray (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Georgiadis (GK)
0
13.Darren Barry (MID)
0
14.Ledley Mowbray (DEF)
0

1.John Lecocq (GK)
6
2.Cristian Vignaroli (DEF)
7
3.John Ince (DEF)
6
4.George Mcgovern (DEF)
6
5.Heitor De Souza (MID)
6
6.Dami‘n van der Linden (MID)
6
7.Yasushi Kaita (MID)
8
8.Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
9.Brahim Silva (ATT)
7
10.Andy Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11.Steven Drake (ATT)
6
 
12.Tony Gaillot (DEF)
6
13.Mario Carvalho (MID)
0
14.Rio Scales (ATT)
0