Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Bristol City. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by James Kahn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by James Kahn.
0.00
0-0Bristol City start the match!
6.23
1-0Graham Winterburn threads the ball through to Robbie Stewart. Robbie Stewart threads the ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Gentile. Oscar Gentile outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Francis Woodcock had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
9.35
1-0Piero Corini hits a low pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from outside the area but Francis Woodcock is on top of his game. Good keeping!
10.17
1-0Gareth Parker threads the ball through to Robbie Stewart. Robbie Stewart takes it forward alone. Robbie Stewart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ahmed Wilnis.
14.03
Seeing a gap ahead, David Williamson plays the ball forward to Trevor Hurst. Trevor Hurst threads a neat ball through to Nigel Benali. Nigel Benali knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Winterburn.
16.54
Christian Ferro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Parker. Gareth Parker passes the ball forward to Oscar Gentile. Oscar Gentile knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Francis Woodcock manages to gather it comfortably.
18.05
Robbie Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Corini. Piero Corini plays a scrappy one-two with Arturo Vidal and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Piero Corini provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.19
Trevor Hurst sees Peter Scowcroft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.24
2-0David Greig surges forward with the ball. David Greig threads a neat ball through to Jean-Claude Bagayoko. Jean-Claude Bagayoko lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Vidal. Arturo Vidal whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
28.54
With great vision, Nigel Benali plays the ball forward to Nikolas Bierhoff. Nikolas Bierhoff shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nikolas Bierhoff!
36.26
David Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Piero Corini. Piero Corini flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Stewart who takes it down. Robbie Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Piero Corini. Piero Corini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.53
Trevor Hurst makes a probing pass to Nigel Benali. Nigel Benali makes a probing pass to Trevor Hurst. Trevor Hurst plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Benali and stumbles forward towards the goal... Trevor Hurst muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.25
Graham Winterburn threads the ball through to Robbie Stewart. Robbie Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.47
Nigel Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Bierhoff. Nikolas Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
3-1Trevor Hurst catches Robbie Stewart on the ankles. Trevor Hurst is given a warning by the referee! Robbie Stewart stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Bristol City have changed their lineup with John Ferguson replacing Nikolas Bierhoff. The Bristol City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Manchester United kick off the second half!
47.58
3-1Nigel Benali barges into Piero Corini. The referee calls over Nigel Benali and warns him to calm down! Piero Corini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.10
3-1Roberto Alonso hacks David Greig from behind! Roberto Alonso is shown the yellow card! David Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.43
Jean-Claude Bagayoko makes a probing pass to Arturo Vidal. Arturo Vidal shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.21
Trevor Hurst makes a probing pass to Peter Scowcroft. Peter Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Greig.
57.24
Piero Corini catches Nigel Benali on the ankles. The referee calls over Piero Corini and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Benali stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.14
3-1Bristol City have made a substitution with Tommy Clarke replacing Nigel Benali .
63.39
Graham Winterburn makes a probing pass to Piero Corini. Piero Corini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.06
Piero Corini kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Gentile. Oscar Gentile threads a neat ball through to Piero Corini. Piero Corini rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
73.17
Benedetto Pisano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Benedetto Pisano whips in a cross ball towards John Ferguson. John Ferguson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Ferguson!
77.06
Bristol City have made a substitution with Kemal Grant replacing Jamie Mcgreal .
81.40
John Ferguson clumsily knocks into Gareth Parker. The referee calls over John Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Gareth Parker runs off the knock.
81.40
3-2Manchester United are in full control of this game.
84.10
Graham Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Piero Corini controls it well on his chest. Piero Corini kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Stewart. Robbie Stewart shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Trevor Hurst flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Clarke who takes it down. Tommy Clarke makes a simple pass to Benedetto Pisano. Benedetto Pisano shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
28.2%
40.8%
31%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Naysmith of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Jack (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Winterburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Ferro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robbie Stewart (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Piero Corini (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Jean-Claude Bagayoko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Oscar Gentile (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Graeme Hunt (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Scholes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Rufus (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francis Woodcock (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Wilson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ahmed Wilnis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jamie Mcgreal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Trevor Hurst (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nigel Benali (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Benedetto Pisano (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Peter Scowcroft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Alonso (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Nikolas Bierhoff (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Kemal Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tommy Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Ferguson (ATT) | | 7 |