Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 15,984 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Westwood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Westwood.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
2.43
0-0Vincent Collins passes the ball forward to Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero threads the ball through to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci plays a quick one-two with Oscar Silva and rushes in on goal... Walter Tisci tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
6.40
0-0Alfred Crooks receives the ball from a throw-in from Facundo Rivero. Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Vesa Salminen collects the pass. Vesa Salminen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Silva but the linesman indicates offside!
9.11
James Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Steinar Tessem.
10.52
Facundo Rivero takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Vincent Collins comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Steinar Tessem effortlessly gets down and covers it.
12.57
Mike Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Jobson. Max Jobson threads the ball through to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Vasyl Levchenko. What a save!
16.31
0-0John Royce knocks the ball forward to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.17
Without breaking stride, Alfred Crooks plays the ball forward to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov passes the ball forward but Vesa Salminen is offside!
22.25
Alfred Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Steinar Tessem. What a great pair of hands!
26.49
Martins Dedé flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Crooks controls it well on his chest. With vision, Alfred Crooks laces a through ball forward to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen shoots from long range. Good keeping from Steinar Tessem as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.01
0-0Facundo Rivero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Artur Belodedici reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.19
Mike Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Royce. John Royce makes a probing pass to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass cuts inside the box! Anthony Windass rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
32.05
Max Jobson darts forward. Max Jobson finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.37
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Walter Tisci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Tisci sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
36.57
João Lugo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks makes a probing pass to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
39.18
0-0Wes Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
40.50
Alfred Crooks hits a low pass to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Moncur.
44.48
0-1Alfred Crooks threads a neat ball through to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steinar Tessem with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United have changed their lineup with Martín Colombo replacing Anthony Windass. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
51.57
Alfred Crooks makes a simple pass to Oscar Silva. Without breaking stride, Oscar Silva plays the ball forward to Vesa Salminen who has made a great run into the box. Vesa Salminen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
59.05
0-1Alfred Crooks barges into Wes Gallagher. Alfred Crooks is warned by the referee! Wes Gallagher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.03
0-1Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Úlfar Adalbjarnarson replacing Mike Moncur and Gary Hutchison replacing Wes Gallagher .
61.12
Artur Belodedici plays the ball forward to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Diaz.
63.06
Martins Dedé makes a simple pass to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks passes the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Silva connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.48
Alfred Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen beats his man to it with a header but Steinar Tessem is on top of it.
72.20
John Royce flicks a high pass forward. Martín Colombo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martín Colombo whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.06
James Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Crooks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Crooks threads a neat ball through to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Tessem who gathers it comfortably.
87.24
Gary Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Silva of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steinar Tessem (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Callum Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mike Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Belodedici (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wes Gallagher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Max Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Royce (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddie Davies (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Anthony Windass (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matthew Dugbatey (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Martín Colombo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Vasyl Levchenko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martins Dedé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | João Lugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincent Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Facundo Rivero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfred Crooks (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roman Rebrov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vesa Salminen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Walter Tisci (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Oscar Silva (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Scott Batty (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edward Thatcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Flores (ATT) | 0 | |