Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     WatfordWatford
Valent YeoValent Yeo Computer Player Computer Player
Simion CuzaS. Cuza63
G
1
G
62Wes CollymoreW. Collymore
Richard GarciaR. Garcia80
D
2
D
77George DalakisG. Dalakis
Gary FletcherG. Fletcher71
D
3
D
74Youri YanovskiY. Yanovski
Diego CortesD. Cortes67
D
4
D
72Rubiel MataR. Mata
Wes CoppingerW. Coppinger63
D
5
D
69Brian VassellB. Vassell
Darius CharltonD. Charlton68
M
6
M
78Angelo De S. ZicoA. Zico
Gavin LightfootG. Lightfoot69
M
7
M
78Daniel CuellarD. Cuellar
Ruslan MaksymovychR. Maksymovych78
M
8
M
76Mihai NanuM. Nanu
Gabriel SuarezG. Suarez68
M
9
M
63Domenico LucasD. Lucas
Mateus OlivasM. Olivas88
A
10
A
82Philipp FaberP. Faber
Steffen LeonhardsenS. Leonhardsen74
A
11
A
77Allan GiulyA. Giuly

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Watford. A crowd of 19,622 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Watford are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Watford kick off the first half!
3.49
Gary Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Charlton. Darius Charlton brings the ball forward. Darius Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.30
Gavin Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Wes Collymore manages to gather it comfortably.
6.18
Rubiel Mata knocks the ball forward to Mihai Nanu. Mihai Nanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber knocks in a cross ball towards Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Simion Cuza.
8.33
Angelo De S. Zico sees space and advances. Angelo De S. Zico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.13
Daniel Cuellar knocks the ball forward to Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.50
Gary Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Suarez. Gabriel Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas goes all the way! Mateus Olivas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.14
Ruslan Maksymovych chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Dalakis.
27.53
Gabriel Suarez passes the ball forward to Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Wes Collymore manages to keep it out.
28.44
Daniel Cuellar sees space and advances. Daniel Cuellar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Coppinger.
32.14
Mihai Nanu advances with the ball. Mihai Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber flicks the ball with his head. Simion Cuza manages to gather it comfortably.
34.36
Gabriel Suarez passes the ball forward to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen whips in a cross ball towards Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas heads the ball goalwards but Wes Collymore is on top of it.
36.54
Gary Fletcher hoofs the ball up the pitch. Steffen Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.34
Gavin Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.50
Diego Cortes makes a beautiful solo run. Diego Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen heads the ball goalwards. Wes Collymore is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.18
Steffen Leonhardsen barges into Brian Vassell. Steffen Leonhardsen is given a warning by the referee! Brian Vassell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Gary Fletcher makes a probing pass to Darius Charlton. Darius Charlton sees a break and surges forward. Darius Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
55.20
Gavin Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen plays a perfect one-two with Mateus Olivas and rushes in on goal... Steffen Leonhardsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.07
Gavin Lightfoot threads the ball through to Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.24
Daniel Cuellar chips the ball to his team mate, Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.18
Diego Cortes knocks the ball forward to Ruslan Maksymovych. Ruslan Maksymovych makes a simple pass to Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.52
Ruslan Maksymovych makes a simple pass to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen plays a perfect one-two with Mateus Olivas and rushes in on goal... Steffen Leonhardsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Wes Collymore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.10
Diego Cortes makes a simple pass to Ruslan Maksymovych. Ruslan Maksymovych sees space and advances. Ruslan Maksymovych goes all the way! Ruslan Maksymovych shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.28
Wes Coppinger chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lightfoot. Gavin Lightfoot sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Lightfoot goes all the way! Gavin Lightfoot tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.13
George Dalakis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Cuellar. Daniel Cuellar kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber knocks in a cross ball towards Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly flicks the ball with his head. Simion Cuza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
79.33
George Dalakis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Domenico Lucas. Domenico Lucas chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.42
Darius Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.42
George Dalakis chips the ball to his team mate, Mihai Nanu. Mihai Nanu makes a simple pass to Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber goes all the way! Philipp Faber makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.24
Richard Garcia knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Suarez. Gabriel Suarez threads the ball through to Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Wes Collymore easily smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Leonhardsen of Manchester United
Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Watford
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.8%

Scorers
Steffen Leonhardsen 41, 67
Allan Giuly 75