Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Scott Mann flicks the ball to his team mate, Valeriy Kryvych. Valeriy Kryvych controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Salako. Brian Salako tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
4.28
0-0Wes Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Salako. Brian Salako goes all the way! Brian Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Simion Cuza manages to keep it out.
6.37
0-0Alpay Kayis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.33
Diego Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Suarez. Gabriel Suarez makes a simple pass to Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
10.19
Scott Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez makes a probing pass to Brian Salako. Brian Salako finds some space and shoots from distance but Simion Cuza is on top of it.
12.04
0-1Bernardo Bermudez sees space and advances. Bernardo Bermudez makes a probing pass to Brian Salako. Brian Salako shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.19
Gavin Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas shoots from 25 yards but Dean Beresford is on top of it.
22.38
0-1Valeriy Kryvych barges into Darius Charlton. The referee calls over Valeriy Kryvych and shows him a yellow card! Darius Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.45
Scott Mann passes the ball forward to Valeriy Kryvych. Valeriy Kryvych makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simion Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
28.48
Adam Clarke threads the ball through to Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Simion Cuza easily smothers it!
32.46
Wes Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Clarke. Adam Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Salako. Brian Salako connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
33.26
0-1Gabriel Suarez clumsily knocks into Nigel Fletcher. The referee calls over Gabriel Suarez and warns him to calm down! Nigel Fletcher runs off the knock.
38.16
Gabriel Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Dean Beresford!
39.52
Alpay Kayis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez kicks a strong pass forward to Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
47.53
Nigel Fletcher surges forward with the ball. Nigel Fletcher shoots from 20 yards but Simion Cuza is on top of it.
48.01
Adam Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Simion Cuza.
49.19
Gavin Lightfoot takes it forward alone. Gavin Lightfoot goes all the way! Gavin Lightfoot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Dean Beresford is on top of it.
51.30
Adam Clarke makes a simple pass to Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey shoots from long range. Simion Cuza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.02
Bernardo Bermudez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Salako. Brian Salako whips in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi powers a header at goal. Simion Cuza easily smothers it.
57.07
Gavin Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas goes all the way! Mateus Olivas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.23
1-3Darius Charlton makes a probing pass to Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas knocks the ball forward to Mark Laybutt but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.46
Adam Clarke takes it forward alone. Adam Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Salako. Brian Salako connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Simion Cuza is on top of it.
71.30
Kew Lamey barges into Richard Garcia. Kew Lamey is warned by the referee! Richard Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.45
Darius Charlton brings the ball forward. Darius Charlton shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darius Charlton!
78.09
Wes Ince threads the ball through to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.07
Scott Mann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Clarke. Adam Clarke passes the ball forward to Brian Salako. Brian Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.24
Gavin Lightfoot threads the ball through to Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mark Laybutt!
90.00
Gabriel Suarez brings the ball forward. Gabriel Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dean Beresford easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
7
12
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.4%
59.6%
Play Area
28.7%
43.6%
27.7%
Scorers
| Mateus Olivas 57 Darius Charlton 73 Mark Laybutt 85 | Brian Salako 12 Kew Lamey 40, 51, 78 |