Division One League Match, Manchester Utd vs. AS Roma (Sun Mar 10)


                       Manchester Utd  |  AS Roma
                          3-1-3-1-2 C  |  4-4-2 A
                         Derek Purvis  |  Chris Ridout
                                       |
                          J_Hunter GK  |  GK L_McCormick
                        R_Bratseth DF  |  DF L_Amoruso
                          P_Hunter DF  |  DF F_Cannavaro
                      Sergio_Ramos DF  |  DF A_Britton
                         D_Burford DM  |  DF T_Kaizer
                         Y_Hussein MF  |  MF Ludovic
                           J_Jenas MF  |  MF O_Bosingwa
                           J_Quigg MF  |  MF R_Rivelino
                     Rabiu_Ibrahim AM  |  MF I_Tiramek
                       G_Marilungo FW  |  FW A_Anyukov
                     Z_Ibrahimovic FW  |  FW Amauri
                                       |
                        P_Robinson SUB |  SUB Kindonga
                         P_Leonard SUB |  SUB D_Hammertime
                          Z_Zidane SUB |  SUB T_Woods
                          G_Hooper SUB |  SUB Salim_Kerkar
                         H_Larsson SUB |  SUB Chris

Referee: G_Dalglish (Scotland)


Min. 3  :(mnu) Z_Ibrahimovic skips the challenge from F_Cannavaro
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic shapes up for a shot!
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
Min. 3  :(asr) Ludovic back heels to find Amauri in space
          ...  But R_Bratseth wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 5  :(asr) O_Bosingwa holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to Amauri
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from Sergio_Ramos
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Rivelino swings it in!
          ...  The danger is dealt with by D_Burford
Min. 9  :(mnu) Sergio_Ramos sprints past A_Britton
          ...  Sergio_Ramos cracks a laser towards goal !
          ...  L_McCormick is beaten!
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 11 :(asr) R_Rivelino with an intelligent ball to Amauri
          ...  Amauri attempts to nutmeg J_Hunter!
          ...  J_Hunter with the acrobatic save
          ...  Well saved
Min. 14 :(mnu) Z_Ibrahimovic skips the challenge from the defender
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic attempts to drive it home!
          ...  He hits the post
          ...  He follows it up!
          ...  But puts it wide!
          ...  He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 19 :(mnu) Y_Hussein finds the run of Rabiu_Ibrahim
          ...  Rabiu_Ibrahim has a dig at goal!
          ...  But L_McCormick is equal to it
Min. 21 :(mnu) J_Jenas with an inch perfect pass to Z_Ibrahimovic
          ...  A well-placed shot from Z_Ibrahimovic !
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  L_McCormick never had a chance!
Min. 22 :(mnu) G_Marilungo beats F_Cannavaro
          ...  He muscled him off the ball
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by A_Anyukov
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 23 :(asr) O_Bosingwa with the diagonal pass A_Anyukov
          ...  But Sergio_Ramos reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 25 :(mnu) J_Jenas has it now
          ...  He takes on T_Kaizer
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in P_Hunter!
          ...  P_Hunter drives it towards goal !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But hits the side netting!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Rabiu_Ibrahim drives it into the box!
          ...  It comes to P_Hunter
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  L_McCormick acrobatically tips it over !!
          ...  Great keeping!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Jenas curls it into the box!
          ...  F_Cannavaro wins the ball
          ...  He belts it away
Min. 25 :(asr) Ludovic brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  I_Tiramek gets on the end of the pass
          ...  I_Tiramek with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 28 :(asr) A_Anyukov with the dribble
          ...  He spots the run of his team-mate
          ...  He's decided to go alone
          ...  Sergio_Ramos slices it
          ...  J_Hunter moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  O_Bosingwa plays it towards the near post!
          ...  F_Cannavaro with the header
          ...  J_Hunter tips it over his bar
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  F_Cannavaro drives it into the box!
          ...  J_Hunter catches it!
Min. 30 :(mnu) J_Jenas with a 50-yard pass to Z_Ibrahimovic
          ...  A_Britton slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 30 :(asr) A_Anyukov is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  But Rabiu_Ibrahim sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 32 :(asr) O_Bosingwa controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  A_Anyukov gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  A_Anyukov curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  It's just over!
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 34 :(mnu) Y_Hussein with the diagonal pass Z_Ibrahimovic
          ...  But T_Kaizer barges him off the ball
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(asr) R_Rivelino lobs the ball over the defence
          ...  I_Tiramek latches on to it
          ...  R_Bratseth slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 46 :(mnu) Sergio_Ramos leaps into the air
          ...  He wins the header
          ...  He heads it across to Z_Ibrahimovic
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic with the side footed shot!
          ...  It hits off a defender!
          ...  But goes clear to safety!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Manchester Utd 0-0 AS Roma

Min. 48 :(asr) O_Bosingwa is out on the left
          ...  He moves the ball right to Amauri
          ...  Sergio_Ramos with an awful challenge
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  He could be off!!
          ...  G_Dalglish calls him over
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 49 :(asr) T_Kaizer takes possession
          ...  He has his back towards goal
          ...  He turns well
          ...  Sergio_Ramos clears with a diving header
Min. 50 :(mnu) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  P_Leonard will come on for Sergio_Ramos and play DF
Min. 51 :(mnu) J_Jenas runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to J_Quigg
          ...  L_Amoruso with the tackle
          ...  He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 53 :(asr) A_Anyukov makes the tackle
          ...  R_Bratseth pulls on his opponent's shirt!!
          ...  G_Dalglish has stopped play
          ...  Well spotted by G_Dalglish!
          ...  The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 55 :(mnu) Z_Zidane replaces J_Quigg and will play MF
Min. 56 :(mnu) D_Burford finds the run of Z_Ibrahimovic
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
          ...  Saved by L_McCormick
Min. 60 :(mnu) G_Hooper is being prepared to come on
          ...  Rabiu_Ibrahim is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 60 :(asr) T_Woods is being brought on
          ...  Ludovic is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 63 :(asr) Amauri nutmegs P_Hunter, he continues to run forward
          ...  Amauri fires a shot at goal !
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 65 :(asr) D_Hammertime is coming on for A_Anyukov and playing DF
Min. 66 :(mnu) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  G_Hooper is through!
          ...  T_Kaizer beats him to the ball
Min. 66 :(asr) L_Amoruso with a burst of pace
          ...  R_Bratseth with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  G_Dalglish called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 68 :(asr) L_McCormick is hurt
          ...  He's receiving some treatment now
          ...  He looks like he will continue
Min. 70 :(asr) O_Bosingwa sidesteps D_Burford
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  O_Bosingwa tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  But J_Hunter makes an easy save
Min. 79 :(mnu) J_Jenas plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  G_Hooper decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  O_Bosingwa takes the player down!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
          ...  G_Dalglish gave him a strong warning
Min. 80 :(asr) R_Rivelino holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to D_Hammertime
          ...  The ball hits R_Bratseth in the face!
          ...  And goes clear!
Min. 81 :(mnu) G_Hooper pushes it past the defender
          ...  I_Tiramek is late with that one
          ...  He gets up and shakes the players hand
Min. 83 :(mnu) Z_Zidane beats A_Britton
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  Z_Zidane tries the lob from 30 yards !
          ...  L_McCormick watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 85 :(mnu) J_Jenas with a measured ball to Y_Hussein
          ...  But T_Kaizer sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 86 :(mnu) P_Hunter is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  G_Marilungo latches onto the ball
          ...  T_Kaizer takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(mnu) J_Jenas kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  G_Hooper gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  G_Hooper is clean through!
          ...  The linesman has his flag raised
          ...  But G_Dalglish waves play on
          ...  He just has to beat L_McCormick
          ...  He rounds L_McCormick
          ...  He taps it towards the goal!
          ...  It goes wide!!

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Old Trafford
Attendance           : 57,000
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Manchester Utd Match Info
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Best player          : J_Jenas
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Sergio_Ramos (48), R_Bratseth (53)
Injured              : N/A
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AS Roma Match Info
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Best player          : T_Kaizer (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                          Manchester Utd  |    AS Roma
Attempts on Goal     :          11        |       6
Off target           :           8        |       3
On target            :           3        |       3
Possession           :          56        |       44
Corners              :           2        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       2
Fouls                :           8        |       11
Key Tackles          :           8        |       7
Key Passes           :          12        |       9
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Final Score          : Manchester Utd 0 - 0 AS Roma
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Player Statistics - Manchester Utd
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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J_Hunter       GK  27   4   1   1  37 |  93   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0   0
R_Bratseth     DF   3  25   8   5  17 |  93   0   3   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  83  -2  -2
P_Hunter       DF   1  23  10   8  32 |  93   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  12   9
Sergio_Ramos   DF   1  23   7  10  28 |  51   0   4   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  58  10  -1
D_Burford      DM   1  23  11   5  12 |  93   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  12   0
Y_Hussein      MF   2   8  24   9  39 |  93   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
J_Jenas        MF   1   2  24   4  33 |  93   0   0   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  84   0
J_Quigg        MF   2   5  23   5  30 |  56   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Rabiu_Ibrahim  AM   1   6  22  18  23 |  61   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  15   0   8
G_Marilungo    FW   2   5   8  23  29 |  93   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Z_Ibrahimovic  FW   1   5   6  23  37 |  93   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  12
P_Robinson     GK  28   2   4   3  18 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Leonard      DF   2  23   7   4  34 |  42   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Z_Zidane       MF   2   5  21   8  35 |  37   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
G_Hooper       FW   2   9   4  22  26 |  32   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
H_Larsson      FW   2   6   7  22  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - AS Roma
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_McCormick    GK  32   2   3   2  17 |  93   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0   0   0
L_Amoruso      DF   1  25  10   7  42 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0
F_Cannavaro    DF   2  25   6   2  21 |  93   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  15   0   8
A_Britton      DF   2  23   8   7  15 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0   0
T_Kaizer       DF   2  23   6   4  37 |  93   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
Ludovic        MF   2   1  25   1  25 |  61   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
O_Bosingwa     MF   4   7  24  16  47 |  93   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  48   8
R_Rivelino     MF   3  12  23   7  34 |  93   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  36   0
I_Tiramek      MF   1   8  23  11  36 |  93   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
A_Anyukov      FW   1   8   4  23  35 |  66   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  15   0   1
Amauri         FW   2   6   7  23  29 |  93   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   9
Kindonga       GK  23   5   6   5  17 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Hammertime   DF   1  21   4   9  19 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Woods        MF   1   9  23   1  26 |  32   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Salim_Kerkar   FW   2   4   8  23  38 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Chris          FW   1   5   8  14  33 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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