Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 19,336 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.24
0-0Mateo Suárez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr whips in a cross ball towards Dale Ball. Dale Ball flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
3.04
0-0Lucas Bautista clumsily knocks into Dale Ball. Lucas Bautista is warned by the referee! Dale Ball runs off the knock.
4.35
0-0Miguel Pinheiro hacks Dale Ball from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dale Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.40
Ahmed Zouaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Sáez. Ignacio Sáez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Ball. Dale Ball powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
8.35
0-0Leonardo Bravo boots it upfield. Paul Denkmayr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucas Bautista.
10.48
Leonardo Bravo makes a probing pass to Charles Myers. Charles Myers decides to run forward with the ball. Charles Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Batista De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
14.58
Ahmed Zouaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Baez. Manuel Baez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.08
0-0Charles Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Denkmayr but the linesman indicates offside!
18.18
0-0Manuel Baez makes a probing pass to Dale Ball. Dale Ball shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Joao Batista De Souza manages to gather it comfortably.
24.20
Amaro Carrasco threads the ball through to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
33.43
Charles Myers knocks the ball forward to Dale Ball. Dale Ball plays a perfect one-two with Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson and rushes in on goal... Dale Ball cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Joao Batista De Souza easily smothers it.
36.44
Said Borios makes a probing pass to Amaro Carrasco. Amaro Carrasco brings the ball forward. Amaro Carrasco finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.52
Leonardo Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Baez. Manuel Baez sees space and advances. Manuel Baez finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
48.52
Manuel Baez makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Baez shoots from 25 yards but Joao Batista De Souza is on top of it.
49.40
1-0Sven Röhner knocks the ball forward to Charles Myers. Charles Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr lofts in a cross ball towards Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson!
53.54
1-0Chelsea are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
54.26
Said Borios flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Moffat. Brian Moffat knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand goes all the way! Alan Ferdinand takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.07
Amaro Carrasco makes a beautiful solo run. Amaro Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.04
Said Borios makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Mahler. Noah Mahler makes a simple pass to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand goes all the way! Alan Ferdinand tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Oluwashegun Babayaro easily smothers it!
59.15
Sven Röhner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mateo Suárez. Mateo Suárez passes the ball forward to Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.04
Duccio Alfieri brings the ball forward. Duccio Alfieri knocks the ball forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand goes all the way! Alan Ferdinand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Oluwashegun Babayaro manages to gather it comfortably.
63.17
Ahmed Zouaoui hacks Amaro Carrasco from behind! Ahmed Zouaoui is warned by the referee! Amaro Carrasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.10
Said Borios surges forward with the ball. Said Borios makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oluwashegun Babayaro who gathers it comfortably.
71.50
Ahmed Zouaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mateo Suárez. Mateo Suárez passes the ball forward to Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.43
Manuel Baez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball whips in a cross ball towards Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.12
Noah Mahler advances with the ball. Noah Mahler shoots from 25 yards but somehow Oluwashegun Babayaro manages to keep it out.
78.07
Ignacio Sáez kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.20
Ahmed Zouaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Ignacio Sáez. Ignacio Sáez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.20
Manuel Baez flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.26
Noah Mahler hacks Manuel Baez from behind! The referee calls over Noah Mahler and warns him to calm down! Manuel Baez runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
24.5%
43.9%
31.6%
Scorers