Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 16,893 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Manchester United and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
0.00
The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town kick off!
3.22
Max Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
4.31
Artur Costa threads the ball through to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Harrison.
6.55
Yoann Meite hacks Artur Belodedici from behind! The referee calls over Yoann Meite and shows him a yellow card! Artur Belodedici gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.19
Simón Bravo passes the ball forward to Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steinar Tessem with no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
15.26
Simón Bravo sees Daniel Leitner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Leitner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.07
Max Jobson sees Anthony Windass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Windass runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Anthony Windass provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.54
Gary Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi.
40.59
Showing composure, Simón Bravo picks a pass forward to George Insley. George Insley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
44.24
Martin Ferrer makes a simple pass to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison hits a low pass to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Rubirosa.
45.00
Mike Moncur receives the ball from a throw-in from Martin Ferrer. Mike Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Artur Costa easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town have changed their lineup with Peter Kienast replacing Edward Harrison, Alberto Sheringham replacing Simón Bravo and Issoumaila Yeboah replacing Daniel Leitner. The Shrewsbury Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
47.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.26
Alberto Sheringham hits a low pass to Issoumaila Yeboah. Issoumaila Yeboah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.04
Daniel Gil makes a simple pass to Jonathan Lua-Lua. Jonathan Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, George Insley. George Insley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Ferrer.
60.47
Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Úlfar Adalbjarnarson replacing Martin Ferrer and Wes Gallagher replacing Artur Costa .
65.42
Alberto Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Issoumaila Yeboah. Issoumaila Yeboah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.40
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.58
Artur Belodedici makes a simple pass to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi who gathers it comfortably.
73.57
Max Jobson decides to run forward with the ball. Max Jobson shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.43
Gary Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Moustapha Elhamdaoui collects the pass. Moustapha Elhamdaoui passes the ball forward but Anthony Windass is offside!
79.45
Gary Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Windass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.56
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Mike Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Lua-Lua. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
25.4%
47.6%
27%
Scorers
| Anthony Windass 16, 45 | Michael Viduka 9 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Windass of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steinar Tessem (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nigel Newby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mike Moncur (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Martin Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Belodedici (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Artur Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Max Jobson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Moustapha Elhamdaoui (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anthony Windass (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Matthew Dugbatey (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Wes Gallagher (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ade Okocha (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ernesto Rubirosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edward Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simón Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Yoann Meite (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | George Insley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Viduka (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Daniel Leitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Kienast (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alberto Sheringham (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Issoumaila Yeboah (ATT) | 6 | |




















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