Division Two League Match, Manchester Utd vs. Hearts (Mon Dec 10)


                       Manchester Utd  |  Hearts
                          3-1-3-1-2 C  |  4-3-1-2 E
                         Derek Purvis  |  Daniel Perry
                                       |
                        P_Robinson GK  |  GK S_Banks
                        R_Bratseth DF  |  DF S_Van_Doorn
                         G_Neville DF  |  DF G_Ogararu
                           C_Puyol DF  |  DF Raúl_Albil
                          J_Hunter DM  |  DF A_Alrawi
                           J_Quigg MF  |  MF R_Radinski
                         J_Forrest MF  |  MF R_Kopa
                        R_Berbatov MF  |  MF T_Cruise
                         Y_Hussein AM  |  AM G_McSheffrey
                     O_G_Solskjaer FW  |  FW A_Johnson
                          G_Hooper FW  |  FW S_Larsen
                                       |
                           W_Zenga SUB |  SUB A_Basso
                          J_O_Shea SUB |  SUB J_Neeskens
                          Z_Zidane SUB |  SUB M_Fernandes
                     Z_Ibrahimovic SUB |  SUB C_Gemmell
                         D_Riordan SUB |  SUB D_Bunting

Referee: I_Williamson (England)


Min. 1  :(mnu) R_Bratseth with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows A_Alrawi a clean set of heals
          ...  R_Bratseth has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  But S_Banks reaches the ball. Good save
          ...  There was a foul on S_Banks anyway
Min. 2  :(mnu) O_G_Solskjaer breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on S_Banks!
          ...  S_Larsen brings him down!
          ...  He deserves punishment for that!
          ...  I_Williamson calls him over
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 6  :(hts) R_Kopa reads the run of S_Larsen
          ...  Y_Hussein with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
Min. 8  :(mnu) J_Forrest retreats under pressure
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  G_Hooper gets on the end of it
          ...  G_Hooper must beat S_Banks!
          ...  OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
          ...  It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 8  :(mnu) J_Quigg with a flicked pass to G_Hooper
          ...  T_Cruise body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That's a careless challenge!!
          ...  I_Williamson warned him
Min. 10 :(hts) S_Larsen with the nutmeg
          ...  He takes the ball forward
          ...  S_Larsen attempts a chip!
          ...  Looks like it should be P_Robinson's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  P_Robinson looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 13 :(hts) R_Kopa with a glorious long pass to S_Larsen
          ...  S_Larsen with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  P_Robinson beats the ball away
Min. 14 :(mnu) R_Berbatov holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to G_Hooper
          ...  G_Hooper with a terrific drive !
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  S_Banks never had a chance!
Min. 15 :(hts) T_Cruise with a 50-yard pass to A_Johnson
          ...  A_Johnson curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  P_Robinson gets his fingertips to it
Min. 16 :(hts) A_Johnson jumps over the defender's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  R_Bratseth tugs on his opponent's shirt!!
          ...  I_Williamson has stopped play
          ...  Well spotted by I_Williamson!
Min. 17 :(mnu) O_G_Solskjaer runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  O_G_Solskjaer with his head down lets it go !
          ...  Brilliant save from S_Banks
          ...  That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 21 :(mnu) R_Bratseth sidesteps his marker
          ...  He runs forward now
          ...  G_Ogararu gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 22 :(hts) T_Cruise with an excellent first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  S_Larsen gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  J_Forrest reads the situation well and wins the ball
          ...  But it goes out
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Radinski swings it in!
          ...  The ball comes to Raúl_Albil
          ...  He knocks it goalward
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 24 :(hts) Raúl_Albil with the dribble
          ...  He uses his pace to get free
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from R_Bratseth
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by R_Kopa!
          ...  A_Johnson gets to it!
          ...  P_Robinson parries it
Min. 27 :(mnu) R_Berbatov takes a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball into G_Hooper
          ...  But A_Alrawi slid in
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 28 :(mnu) J_Quigg hits a hard pass to O_G_Solskjaer
          ...  But T_Cruise slid in
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 31 :(hts) S_Larsen knocks it past R_Bratseth and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  C_Puyol plays the back pass
          ...  P_Robinson can't get to it!!
          ...  It goes just wide!!
          ...  What a lucky escape!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Kopa hits it into the box!
          ...  G_McSheffrey loses his marker
          ...  He gets his head onto it!
          ...  P_Robinson parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 37 :(mnu) R_Berbatov with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to G_Hooper
          ...  Raúl_Albil with a bad challenge
          ...  I_Williamson calls him over
          ...  I_Williamson is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 38 :(hts) G_Ogararu hoists the ball across to A_Alrawi
          ...  A_Alrawi fires off a left-footed shot !
          ...  But P_Robinson stops that one easily
Min. 39 :(hts) S_Van_Doorn is taking a throw in
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back
          ...  He throws the ball to A_Johnson
          ...  P_Robinson body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That's a careless challenge!!
          ...  I_Williamson will just give him a speaking to
          ...  There can only be one outcome!
          ...  I_Williamson consults his assistant !!
          ...  PENALTY !!
          ...  A_Johnson is the man who takes it
          ...  P_Robinson dives
          ...  GOAL!!
          ...  The keeper had no chance there!
          ...  Hearts have snatched the lead!
          ...  Manchester Utd 0-1 Hearts...
Min. 40 :(mnu) O_G_Solskjaer jumps over G_Ogararu's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by S_Van_Doorn
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 41 :(mnu) O_G_Solskjaer with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past the defender
          ...  O_G_Solskjaer hits a crisp volley!
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
Min. 42 :(hts) T_Cruise looks to play the ball out wide
          ...  He plays the ball across to A_Johnson
          ...  A_Johnson with a stunning strike !
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  But it sails over !!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 47 :(mnu) J_Hunter pass splits open the defence and finds O_G_Solskjaer
          ...  O_G_Solskjaer with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  But it's gone just wide !!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Manchester Utd 0-1 Hearts

Min. 49 :(hts) G_Ogararu with a measured pass to A_Johnson
          ...  J_Hunter cleanly tackles him
          ...  He judged that well
Min. 50 :(mnu) J_O_Shea takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace J_Hunter
          ...  He'll play as a DF
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 53 :(mnu) Y_Hussein sidesteps Raúl_Albil
          ...  That was too easy
          ...  Y_Hussein with the spectacular bicycle kick!
          ...  S_Banks saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one
Min. 53 :(hts) R_Kopa knocks it past G_Neville and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  R_Kopa with the chance !
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 55 :(mnu) Z_Zidane replaces R_Berbatov to play as a MF
Min. 57 :(hts) C_Gemmell is being prepared to come on
          ...  G_McSheffrey is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play AM
Min. 60 :(mnu) Z_Ibrahimovic will replace Y_Hussein and play FW
Min. 61 :(hts) S_Larsen finds his way through
          ...  He lost his man too easily
          ...  S_Larsen with a bomb of a shot !
          ...  He has failed to hit the target!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 64 :(hts) S_Van_Doorn with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past C_Puyol
          ...  He knocks it to S_Larsen!
          ...  S_Larsen curls the ball in on goal !
          ...  P_Robinson gets his fingertips to it
Min. 65 :(hts) T_Cruise has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past Z_Zidane
          ...  He knocks it to C_Gemmell!
          ...  An audacious effort from C_Gemmell !
          ...  The ball moves through the air!
          ...  P_Robinson moves quickly!
          ...  Can he get to this?
          ...  It's beaten him!
          ...  But it thumps the post!!
          ...  And goes out!
Min. 66 :(hts) J_Neeskens is being prepared to come on
          ...  S_Van_Doorn is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 67 :(mnu) O_G_Solskjaer beats his man
          ...  A_Alrawi takes the ball
          ...  OOOHHHH!!
          ...  He almost loses it straight away
          ...  But he hits it clear!
Min. 69 :(mnu) Z_Zidane with an inch perfect pass to G_Hooper
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  C_Gemmell looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 70 :(hts) A_Johnson finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled the defender
          ...  Z_Zidane is called for the holding foul
          ...  He won that header unfairly
          ...  I_Williamson wants a word
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 72 :(hts) D_Bunting is going to be brought on
          ...  A_Johnson is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 72 :(hts) R_Kopa finds S_Larsen in the box
          ...  S_Larsen with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  P_Robinson gathers it comfortably
Min. 78 :(hts) G_Ogararu with a slick pass to J_Neeskens
          ...  J_Neeskens belts the ball towards goal!
          ...  It swerves a lot in the air
          ...  P_Robinson guesses right
Min. 80 :(hts) R_Radinski skips the challenge from J_O_Shea
          ...  R_Radinski with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  And P_Robinson reacts well to tip it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Ogararu curls it into the box!
          ...  P_Robinson reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 83 :(hts) T_Cruise backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  S_Larsen latches onto the end of it
          ...  S_Larsen aims the cheeky shot at goal!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  P_Robinson dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had P_Robinson beaten!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Radinski swings it in!
          ...  S_Larsen gets something on it!
          ...  It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(mnu) Z_Zidane knocks it past R_Kopa and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  But Raúl_Albil slides in two footed.
          ...  I_Williamson has a look but waves "Play On!"

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Old Trafford
Attendance           : 56,822
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Manchester Utd Match Info
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Best player          : P_Robinson
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Hearts Match Info
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Best player          : A_Johnson (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : A_Johnson (39 pen)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Larsen (2), Raúl_Albil (37)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                          Manchester Utd  |    Hearts
Attempts on Goal     :           7        |       18
Off target           :           4        |       8
On target            :           3        |       10
Possession           :          45        |       55
Corners              :           0        |       5
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           8        |       13
Key Tackles          :           4        |       7
Key Passes           :           8        |       12
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Final Score          : Manchester Utd 0 - 1 Hearts
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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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P_Robinson     GK  28   2   4   3  18 |  93  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0   0
R_Bratseth     DF   3  25   8   5  17 |  93   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  15   0   8
G_Neville      DF   1  24  11   5  26 |  93   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Puyol        DF   1  21   8   5  36 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0
J_Hunter       DM   1  23  10   8  32 |  52   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  -5  -8 -20
J_Quigg        MF   2   5  23   5  30 |  93   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
J_Forrest      MF   2   9  22   8  37 |  93   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  12   0
R_Berbatov     MF   1   5  21   7  24 |  57   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  36   0
Y_Hussein      AM   2   8  24   9  39 |  62   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -12
O_G_Solskjaer  FW   1   1   9  25  26 |  93   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
G_Hooper       FW   2   9   4  22  26 |  93   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
W_Zenga        GK  24   3   4   4  15 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_O_Shea       DF   2  22   7   2  38 |  41   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Z_Zidane       MF   2   5  21   8  35 |  36   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
Z_Ibrahimovic  FW   1   5   6  23  37 |  31   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Riordan      FW   1   2   4  21  33 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Hearts
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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S_Banks        GK  36   5   1   4  11 |  93   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0   0   0
S_Van_Doorn    DF   1  24  11   5  26 |  68   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  24   0
G_Ogararu      DF   2  24  11   1  20 |  93   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  55  36   0
Raúl_Albil     DF   2  23  10   6  35 |  93   0   1   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  13  -2  -1
A_Alrawi       DF   1  23   3   3  28 |  93   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  50  20  28
R_Radinski     MF   1  11  23   6  29 |  93   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
R_Kopa         MF   2  12  23   7  23 |  93   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  24   1
T_Cruise       MF   2   8  22   8  39 |  93   0   1   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  35  80  20
G_McSheffrey   AM   1   6  24  16  37 |  59   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
A_Johnson      FW   1   3  11  25  31 |  74   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  45
S_Larsen       FW   1   6   3  24  28 |  93   0   0   0   0   7   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  26
A_Basso        GK  16   5   5   2  14 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Neeskens     DF   1  22   8   6  29 |  25   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
M_Fernandes    DF   2  14   5   6  43 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Gemmell      AM   3   8  22  11  28 |  34   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  15   0   1
D_Bunting      FW   1   2   8  24  31 |  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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