Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Brentford. A crowd of 18,597 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Manchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
2.57
0-0Harvey Dublin makes a simple pass to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.11
0-0Malcolm Mowbray barges into Alex McGrory. Malcolm Mowbray is warned by the referee! Alex McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.54
1-0Eoin Redknapp advances with the ball. Eoin Redknapp whips in a cross ball towards Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.51
1-0Harvey Dublin knocks the ball forward to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Campos but he's offside!
20.59
Lamberto Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Owen. Alexander Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Jonathan Bloomer had no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
24.32
1-1Kelvin Barrett makes a probing pass to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.32
Ian Croft knocks the ball forward to Emile Ward. Emile Ward decides to run forward with the ball. Emile Ward shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
39.51
Eddie Beattie passes the ball forward to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.11
1-1Harvey Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos heads the ball goalwards. Cor Hesp manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Steve Charlton takes it forward alone. Steve Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Brentford kick off!
47.50
Harvey Dublin makes a simple pass to Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
48.11
Lamberto Pirri threads the ball through to Kelvin Barrett. Kelvin Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.53
Kelvin Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales goes all the way! Francisco Morales rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.55
Kelvin Barrett knocks the ball forward to Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld shoots from distance but it is miles over!
59.27
Harvey Dublin makes a simple pass to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.12
Eoin Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory plays a perfect one-two with Carlos Campos and rushes in on goal... Alex McGrory shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.48
Kelvin Barrett makes a simple pass to Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.30
Ian Croft makes a probing pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Campos but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.52
Eddie Beattie kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jonathan Bloomer manages to gather it comfortably.
71.30
Eoin Redknapp catches Eddie Beattie on the ankles. The referee calls over Eoin Redknapp and warns him to calm down! Eddie Beattie stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.02
1-2Brentford are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
84.05
Steve Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Beattie. Eddie Beattie knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jonathan Bloomer!
87.51
1-2Alexander Owen barges into Harvey Dublin. Alexander Owen is shown the yellow card! Harvey Dublin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.19
Alexander Owen makes a simple pass to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ulrich Grim.
90.00
Ian Croft boots it upfield. Alex McGrory shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
23.8%
46.2%
30%
Scorers