Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,241 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off and get the match underway!
3.45
0-0Roland Schmid deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Tavernese. Paul Tavernese flicks the ball with his head but Oluwashegun Babayaro is on top of it.
6.18
0-0Ivan Cano clumsily knocks into Charles Myers. Ivan Cano is shown the yellow card! Charles Myers runs off the knock.
8.26
Takis Taoulas comes in with a late challenge on Ignacio Sáez. The referee calls over Takis Taoulas and shows him a yellow card! Ignacio Sáez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.21
0-0Charles Myers knocks the ball forward to Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr lofts in a cross ball towards Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.26
0-0Takis Taoulas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Bravo.
15.20
Leonardo Bravo boots it upfield. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Britton.
20.50
0-0Newcastle United are easily keeping Manchester United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
26.43
0-0Ignacio Sáez knocks the ball forward to Dale Ball. Dale Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson but he's offside!
28.13
0-0Ignacio Sáez catches Takis Taoulas on the ankles. Ignacio Sáez is given a warning by the referee! Takis Taoulas runs off the knock.
30.48
Nick Crooks threads the ball through to Ivan Cano. Ivan Cano makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Cano goes all the way! Ivan Cano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Oluwashegun Babayaro easily smothers it.
32.52
1-0Mateo Suárez makes a simple pass to Dale Ball. Dale Ball goes all the way! Dale Ball tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.11
Ignacio Sáez knocks the ball forward to Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.34
Mateo Suárez knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr knocks in a cross ball towards Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marcel Kühn easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Dennis Philips makes a probing pass to Mateo Suárez. Mateo Suárez makes a simple pass to Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.46
Ignacio Sáez flicks the ball to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson. Vilhjálmur Thórhallsson shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
59.42
Manuel Baez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Ball. Dale Ball flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Marcel Kühn!
63.20
Graham Britton passes the ball forward to Ivan Cano. Ivan Cano makes a simple pass to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Richard Aloisi. Richard Aloisi heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.42
Roland Schmid kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet shoots from long range but Oluwashegun Babayaro is on top of it.
67.05
Newcastle United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.22
Roland Schmid passes the ball forward to Richard Aloisi. Richard Aloisi passes the ball forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Oluwashegun Babayaro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.15
Nick Crooks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Schmid. Roland Schmid flicks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
78.34
Takis Taoulas chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet goes all the way! Hakan Izzet shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
84.33
Leonardo Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Baez. Manuel Baez makes a simple pass to Paul Denkmayr. Paul Denkmayr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Costa.
87.34
Takis Taoulas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet plays a perfect one-two with Paul Tavernese and rushes in on goal... Hakan Izzet shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
25.7%
48.6%
25.7%
Scorers
| Dale Ball 33 | Hakan Izzet 71, 87 |