Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 17,652 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Manchester United and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Huddersfield Town start the match!
4.19
0-0Kevin Meyer makes a probing pass to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen tries a spectacular long range effort but Renzo Giampieretti is on top of it.
8.11
Richard Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Platt. Nick Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Simion Cuza!
10.35
0-0Eduardo Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Duberry. Tim Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.30
1-0Steve Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt goes all the way! Mark Laybutt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.30
Thomas Nygaard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Haynes. Steve Haynes brings the ball forward. Steve Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Renzo Giampieretti manages to gather it comfortably.
39.33
1-0Kevin Meyer comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Arias. The referee calls over Kevin Meyer and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Arias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Wes Coppinger threads the ball through to Kevin Meyer. Kevin Meyer passes the ball forward to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen shoots from 25 yards. Renzo Giampieretti easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
48.58
Kevin Meyer kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen goes all the way! Steffen Leonhardsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.42
Steve Haynes decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Renzo Giampieretti easily picks it out of the air!
65.20
Steve Haynes knocks the ball forward to Steffen Leonhardsen. Steffen Leonhardsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Renzo Giampieretti!
71.09
Wes Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Darius Charlton. Darius Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luke Makin.
72.57
Richard Maddison threads the ball through to Tim Duberry. Tim Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simion Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
78.13
Kevin Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Renzo Giampieretti manages to gather it comfortably.
79.18
Richard Maddison flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Coppinger.
89.01
2-0Steve Haynes makes a probing pass to Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
22.1%
49.4%
28.6%
Scorers