Division One League Match, Manchester Utd vs. Hearts (Mon Jul 22)


                       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 R_Ayala
                          J_O_Shea DF  |  DF L_Roy
                           C_Puyol DF  |  DF S_Hoffmeister
                      Sergio_Ramos DM  |  DF Raúl_Albil
                           J_Jenas MF  |  MF J_Obi_Mikel
                           A_Gashi MF  |  MF G_McSheffrey
                         G_Gattuso MF  |  MF S_Marsden
                          Z_Zidane AM  |  AM Saruman
                          G_Hooper FW  |  FW A_Johnson
                         H_Larsson FW  |  FW D_Bunting
                                       |
                          J_Hunter SUB |  SUB A_Basso
                         P_Leonard SUB |  SUB G_Ogararu
                           J_Quigg SUB |  SUB R_Radinski
                     Z_Ibrahimovic SUB |  SUB T_Cruise
                     D_Lovenkrands SUB |  SUB M_Chopra

Referee: M_de_Vries (Holland)


Min. 5  :(hts) J_Obi_Mikel takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past the defender
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel with a powerful downward header!
          ...  P_Robinson has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  P_Robinson is left flat-footed
          ...  It's gone wide !!
Min. 8  :(hts) Saruman lobs it over G_Gattuso
          ...  Saruman with the drive!
          ...  But P_Robinson makes a superb stop down low
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel swings it in!
          ...  R_Bratseth reads it well
          ...  And he knocks it away
Min. 11 :(mnu) G_Gattuso curls the ball out wide to G_Hooper
          ...  An audacious effort from G_Hooper !
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  And S_Banks reacts well to tip it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Gashi lofts the ball in!
          ...  S_Banks jumps well to claim it!
Min. 15 :(hts) G_McSheffrey with a reverse pass to A_Johnson
          ...  A_Johnson has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward!
          ...  P_Robinson with an easy save
          ...  He just oozes confidence
Min. 17 :(mnu) C_Puyol gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past L_Roy!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  Raúl_Albil with a superb challenge
          ...  M_de_Vries has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 20 :(hts) J_Obi_Mikel runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  A_Johnson latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  Sergio_Ramos brings him down from behind!
          ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 21 :(mnu) Z_Zidane gains control of the loose ball
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  L_Roy belts it clear
Min. 24 :(mnu) G_Gattuso unselfishly lays the ball back to Sergio_Ramos
          ...  S_Hoffmeister brings him down from behind!
          ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 24 :(hts) Saruman makes himself available
          ...  J_O_Shea gathers up the loose ball
Min. 29 :(hts) G_McSheffrey with a slick pass to D_Bunting
          ...  D_Bunting has time and space on the edge of the box!
          ...  He shoots towards goal!
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!!
          ...  Unbelievable!!!
          ...  It's gone wide
Min. 30 :(hts) S_Marsden kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  Raúl_Albil gets on the end of the pass
          ...  Raúl_Albil with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  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!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_McSheffrey curls it into the box!
          ...  D_Bunting gets on the end of it
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  P_Robinson will be disappointed he did not save that!
          ...  Hearts have snatched the lead!
          ...  Manchester Utd 0-1 Hearts ...
Min. 33 :(hts) J_Obi_Mikel controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  S_Hoffmeister gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  Brilliantly taken away by Sergio_Ramos !!
          ...  Any youngsters out there should be taking notes
Min. 35 :(mnu) Z_Zidane kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  J_O_Shea gets on the end of the pass
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Gashi drives it into the box!
          ...  S_Banks makes the catch!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(hts) D_Bunting is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  D_Bunting with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  P_Robinson makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 44 :(hts) S_Marsden sprints past C_Puyol
          ...  J_Jenas with an ugly foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
Min. 45 :(mnu) H_Larsson gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past S_Hoffmeister!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  A powerful header from H_Larsson !
          ...  It looks good
          ...  S_Banks gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  Fantastic reflex save by S_Banks !!
Min. 45 :(hts) S_Marsden hits a hard pass to Saruman
          ...  J_O_Shea brings him down from behind!
          ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 46 :(hts) S_Marsden with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows R_Bratseth a clean set of heals
          ...  A thundering drive by S_Marsden !
          ...  P_Robinson saves, but he fumbles
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 47 :(hts) A_Johnson runs at Sergio_Ramos
          ...  He takes it past him
          ...  A_Johnson heads the ball towards goal !
          ...  P_Robinson takes the ball off him
          ...  He was showing off there!

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

Min. 50 :(mnu) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  P_Leonard will come on for R_Bratseth and play DF
Min. 50 :(mnu) A_Gashi finds H_Larsson in the box
          ...  S_Banks knobbles the attacking player.
          ...  M_de_Vries blows up for a foul
          ...  He got away with just a warning
          ...  The ref consults with his assistant!
          ...  PENALTY !!
          ...  G_Hooper places the ball on the spot!
          ...  S_Banks dives
          ...  GOAL!!
          ...  The keeper had no chance there!
          ...  It's all square now!
          ...  Manchester Utd 1-1 Hearts...
Min. 51 :(hts) Hearts will now play A
Min. 51 :(hts) G_McSheffrey looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to L_Roy
          ...  A delicate chip from L_Roy !
          ...  It hits off a defender!
          ...  P_Robinson is wrong footed!
          ...  It drifts just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Bunting curls it into the box!
          ...  P_Robinson comes out and claims it!
Min. 52 :(mnu) J_Jenas whips the ball across to H_Larsson
          ...  H_Larsson fires a shot at goal !
          ...  But S_Banks is equal to it
Min. 55 :(mnu) J_Quigg replaces J_Jenas and will play MF
Min. 57 :(mnu) G_Hooper takes possession
          ...  He has his back towards goal
          ...  He turns well
          ...  G_Hooper drives it low !
          ...  The ball moves through the air!
          ...  S_Banks moves quickly!
          ...  Can he get to this?
          ...  It's beaten him!
          ...  But it thumps the post!!
          ...  And goes out!
Min. 59 :(hts) T_Cruise is ready to come on to replace G_McSheffrey
          ...  Looks like he will play as a MF
Min. 59 :(mnu) H_Larsson beats Raúl_Albil
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  H_Larsson tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
          ...  But S_Banks punches it away
          ...  He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 60 :(mnu) Z_Ibrahimovic is ready to come on to replace Z_Zidane
          ...  Looks like he will play as a FW
Min. 60 :(hts) R_Radinski is coming on for J_Obi_Mikel and will play MF
Min. 60 :(mnu) G_Hooper finds a hole in the defence
          ...  G_Hooper goes for goal !
          ...  S_Banks won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  And goes wide!
Min. 60 :(hts) D_Bunting leaves C_Puyol standing
          ...  Cleared by J_Quigg
Min. 62 :(hts) A_Johnson runs at G_Gattuso
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  Sergio_Ramos knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But M_de_Vries just turns away!
Min. 62 :(hts) S_Banks is rolling on the ground!
          ...  He isn't going to continue!
Min. 62 :(hts) a big roar from the crowd as A_Basso comes on for S_Banks to play GK
Min. 63 :(hts) A_Johnson finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled the defender
          ...  Cleared by J_Quigg
Min. 65 :(hts) D_Bunting takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  J_Quigg seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 68 :(hts) A_Johnson drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to S_Hoffmeister
          ...  J_O_Shea with a superb tackle!
          ...  He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 77 :(hts) R_Radinski kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  Raúl_Albil gets on the end of the pass
          ...  Raúl_Albil with a bicycle kick !
          ...  But P_Robinson pulls out a save of the game
Min. 83 :(hts) A_Johnson beats his marker
          ...  He muscled him off the ball
          ...  Sergio_Ramos with an awful challenge
          ...  M_de_Vries refrained from booking him but had words
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  Right on the edge of the box!
          ...  D_Bunting drives it in
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  The Manchester Utd fans laugh at him
Min. 84 :(mnu) P_Leonard finds G_Hooper with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  The defence has gone to sleep
          ...  G_Hooper is all alone
          ...  A_Basso comes towards him
          ...  He rounds A_Basso
          ...  He taps it towards the goal!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Have Manchester Utd stolen the win late on with that goal?
          ...  Manchester Utd 2-1 Hearts ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 93 :(hts) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  L_Roy is through!
          ...  G_Hooper is called for the holding foul
          ...  He was pushing down on his man
          ...  M_de_Vries warned him

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Old Trafford
Attendance           : 52,383
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Manchester Utd Match Info
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Best player          : G_Hooper (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : G_Hooper (50 pen,84)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Hearts Match Info
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Best player          : D_Bunting
Scorers              : D_Bunting (30)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Raúl_Albil (17)
Injured              : S_Banks (62)
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Match Statistics
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                          Manchester Utd  |     Hearts
Attempts on Goal     :           8        |       12
Off target           :           2        |       5
On target            :           6        |       7
Possession           :          42        |       58
Corners              :           2        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          13        |       12
Key Tackles          :           9        |       3
Key Passes           :           6        |       9
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Final Score          : Manchester Utd 2 - 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 |  95   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0   0
R_Bratseth     DF   3  26   8   5  17 |  52   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  35  20  20
J_O_Shea       DF   2  22   7   2  38 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0   0
C_Puyol        DF   1  21   8   5  36 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Sergio_Ramos   DM   1  23   7  10  28 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0   0
J_Jenas        MF   1   2  24   4  33 |  57   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
A_Gashi        MF   1   8  21   1  29 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
G_Gattuso      MF   2   5  21   4  29 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  44  20
Z_Zidane       AM   2   5  21   8  35 |  62   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
G_Hooper       FW   2   9   4  22  26 |  95   0   0   0   0   4   2   0   0   0   0   0  66
H_Larsson      FW   2   6   7  22  42 |  95   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  24
J_Hunter       GK  27   4   1   1  37 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Leonard      DF   2  24   7   4  34 |  43   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  32   0
J_Quigg        MF   2   5  23   5  30 |  38   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0   0
Z_Ibrahimovic  FW   1   5   6  23  37 |  33   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Lovenkrands  FW   3   9   8  21  28 |   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  37   5   1   4  11 |  64   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
R_Ayala        DF   1  26  12   1  24 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Roy          DF   3  26   6   9  29 |  95   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  15   0   1
S_Hoffmeister  DF   3  24  12   9  31 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -5 -20 -20
Raúl_Albil     DF   2  24  10   6  35 |  95   0   0   0   0   2   0   1   0   0  -2  -2   7
J_Obi_Mikel    MF   2   7  26   9  32 |  62   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  15  24   1
G_McSheffrey   MF   1   6  25  16  37 |  61   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  56   0
S_Marsden      MF   1   8  24   8  46 |  95   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  24   8
Saruman        AM   2   6  23  21  30 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
A_Johnson      FW   1   3  11  26  31 |  95   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0 -20  -8  -4
D_Bunting      FW   1   2   8  24  31 |  95   0   0   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0  38
A_Basso        GK  16   5   5   2  14 |  31   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -10   0   0   0
G_Ogararu      DF   2  24  11   1  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Radinski     MF   1  11  23   6  29 |  33   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
T_Cruise       MF   2   9  23   8  39 |  34   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Chopra       FW   1   4   8  20  37 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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