U23 Under Armor League Cup, Manchester United U23 vs. Liverpool U23 (Wed Mar 19) Manchester United U23 | Liverpool U23 4-4-2 N | 3-1-3-1-2 P Aaron Burrows | Thomas Edvardsen | A_Halliwell GK | GK R-T_Hoffmann J_Campbell DF | DF J_Norris R_Munro DF | DF A_Nallo H_Parker DF | MF J_Page L_Pye DF | DF N_Kinina S_Micillo MF | DM L_Jonas C_Savage MF | FW O_Cannonier J_Bailey MF | MF N_Kirby F_Corigliano MF | FW J_Darius M_Sharpe FW | AM P_Maghoma V_Musa FW | MF E_Airoboma | A_Fojticek SUB | SUB K_Misciur D_Gillela SUB | SUB V_Madu R_Meneghini SUB | SUB R_Young O_Forson SUB | SUB C_Pinnington J_Hugill SUB | SUB S_Michez Min. 1 :(ymu) J_Bailey finds the run of L_Pye ... N_Kinina cuts out the pass ... That was close! Min. 3 :(yli) L_Jonas skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to E_Airoboma ... C_Savage wins the ball well ... The Referee has given a free kick ... Shown a YELLOW CARD!! ... FREE KICK ... This is very far out ... P_Maghoma swings it in ... O_Cannonier takes control of it! ... But H_Parker sweeps up the threat Min. 3 :(yli) The defender under hits the back pass! ... J_Page is through! ... J_Page tries to catch the keeper out! ... A_Halliwell goes down well to save Min. 4 :(yli) O_Cannonier looks around for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to J_Darius ... J_Darius shoots towards goal ! ... It sails over! ... He should have hit the target at least!! Min. 5 :(yli) P_Maghoma slides it through the middle to J_Darius ... J_Darius with a little chip! ... It's beaten A_Halliwell ... It goes wide !! Min. 5 :(ymu) M_Sharpe takes advantage of a defensive mistake ... Can he make them pay? ... O_Cannonier with the foul ... The Referee shows him a YELLOW CARD!! ... He'll need to be careful from now on! Min. 7 :(ymu) F_Corigliano picks out V_Musa with the cross ... V_Musa hits a great shot ! ... It floats over R-T_Hoffmann ... Its heading goal ward! ... But floats just over ... That was a great effort Min. 7 :(yli) J_Norris gets to the bye line ... He puts it into the box ... He finds J_Darius ... J_Darius with the shot ! ... A_Halliwell with the save ... He holds onto it as well! Min. 11 :(yli) P_Maghoma takes advantage of a mistake by L_Pye ... P_Maghoma runs forward ... He hits the shot! ... A_Halliwell gets a hand to it!! ... GOAL !! ... He just couldn't keep it out! ... Liverpool U23 go ahead in this match now! ... Manchester United U23 0-1 Liverpool U23 ... Min. 12 :(yli) L_Jonas moves out wide ... He plays the ball through to P_Maghoma ... P_Maghoma hits a crisp volley! ... It’s going over! ... It dips dramatically!! ... And A_Halliwell reacts well to tip it over ... CORNER! ... E_Airoboma curls it into the box! ... O_Cannonier gets on the end of it ... GOAL !! ... Fine finish ! ... Manchester United U23 0-2 Liverpool U23 ... Min. 13 :(ymu) L_Pye brings the ball under control ... He sees a team mate leave his marker! ... He plays the ball across to him! ... V_Musa gets on the end of the pass ... Excellent sliding challenge from J_Norris Min. 13 :(yli) O_Cannonier cuts the ball back to N_Kirby ... N_Kirby uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot! ... It goes wide for a goal kick Min. 13 :(ymu) M_Sharpe gets the ball on the wing ... He cuts inside the defender! ... He has some space now! ... P_Maghoma fouls badly ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... He gets away with that one ... It’s just a warning ... Aaron Burrows looks annoyed that there was no card there Min. 16 :(yli) J_Darius sidesteps J_Campbell ... He showed great skill there ... J_Darius has his eyes on the goal! ... He fires the ball goal ward! ... The shot takes a wicked deflection ... GOAL !! ... That was unfortunate ... Manchester United U23 0-3 Liverpool U23 ... Min. 17 :(yli) J_Darius puts in N_Kirby ... N_Kirby fires off a left-footed shot ! ... It goes wide for a goal kick Min. 18 :(yli) L_Jonas with a simple pass to E_Airoboma ... E_Airoboma hits the shot with the outside of the right foot! ... A_Halliwell watches it sail safely wide! Min. 26 :(yli) J_Page slides the ball across to P_Maghoma ... P_Maghoma with the attempt at goal! ... A_Halliwell with the acrobatic save ... He must have spotted the TV cameras! Min. 27 :(ymu) F_Corigliano with an inch perfect pass to M_Sharpe ... M_Sharpe attempts to drive it home! ... R-T_Hoffmann with a great save ... He shows why he is the number 1 Min. 31 :(ymu) S_Micillo controls the ball with a deft piece of skill ... He plays the ball out to the right! ... J_Bailey gets onto the end of the pass! ... But L_Jonas sweeps up the threat Min. 32 :(yli) A_Nallo reads the run of O_Cannonier ... C_Savage with the tackle ... He did well to stop that attack! Min. 33 :(yli) L_Jonas with a probing pass to J_Darius ... H_Parker takes out the attacker ... He looked to have fouled him there Min. 34 :(yli) J_Norris kills the ball dead ... J_Norris attempts the shot! ... A_Halliwell parries it, he follows it up ... And A_Halliwell recovers to save!! Min. 36 :(yli) A_Halliwell miss-kicks! ... J_Darius is through! ... J_Darius from 20 yards ! ... A_Halliwell fists it away ... That was a good save! Min. 36 :(ymu) The ball rolls free! ... V_Musa takes control of it on the half way line ... He sprints past the defenders!! ... N_Kirby is called for the holding foul ... He was a bit too close for comfort ... He had to endure a strong lecture from The Referee Min. 38 :(yli) J_Darius bursts forward ... An audacious effort from J_Darius ! ... The net bulges! ... GOAL !! ... He runs towards the fans! ... And slides on his knees! ... Manchester United U23 0-4 Liverpool U23 ... Min. 39 :(yli) N_Kinina brings it under control ... He takes on J_Campbell ... He gets past him! ... He puts in P_Maghoma! ... But he stands on the ball and falls over!! ... H_Parker picks up the loose ball and clears the danger Min. 39 :(ymu) L_Pye beats N_Kinina ... His quick feet took him past the defender ... J_Page with a nasty foul ... That looked malicious ... The Referee warns him Min. 41 :(ymu) M_Sharpe with a real burst of pace ... He leaves the defender behind ... M_Sharpe hits the shot with the outside of the left foot! ... R-T_Hoffmann gathers it easily Min. 41 :(yli) N_Kirby plays in A_Nallo with a beautiful ball ... A_Nallo is clean through! ... He rounds A_Halliwell ... He lobs it over A_Halliwell ... It goes over!! Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on Min. 43 :(ymu) F_Corigliano turns past the defender ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to V_Musa ... But J_Norris wins the ball from behind ... The crowd appeal but The Referee has none of it. Min. 43 :(yli) P_Maghoma is closed down ... He plays a quick pass ... J_Darius latches onto the ball ... J_Darius has his eyes on the goal! ... He fires the ball goal ward! ... But A_Halliwell is equal to it Min. 45 :(yli) A_Nallo unselfishly heads the ball back to N_Kirby ... N_Kirby from 20 yards ! ... The ball moves through the air! ... A_Halliwell moves quickly! ... Can he get to this? ... It’s beaten him! ... But it thumps the post!! ... And goes out! Min. 46 :(yli) L_Jonas shifts into the DF position in a tactical change Min. 47 :(yli) E_Airoboma curls the ball out wide to O_Cannonier ... Cleaned up by H_Parker ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Manchester United U23 0-4 Liverpool U23 Min. 47 :(yli) J_Page with a probing through ball A_Nallo ... But J_Campbell sees the pass and cuts it out Min. 48 :(ymu) F_Corigliano takes advantage of a mistake by J_Norris ... F_Corigliano hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! ... But R-T_Hoffmann makes a fine save Min. 50 :(ymu) D_Gillela is being prepared to come on ... L_Pye is leaving the pitch ... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing ... Looks like his replacement will play DF Min. 50 :(yli) P_Maghoma moves into a MF role on the manager's orders Min. 50 :(yli) J_Darius with the Cruyff turn ... J_Darius with the cheeky shot! ... It takes a deflection! ... But flies wide of the post! ... CORNER! ... N_Kinina floats the ball in! ... A_Halliwell jumps well to claim it! Min. 51 :(yli) L_Jonas turns past the defender ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to P_Maghoma ... P_Maghoma gets up high for the header ! ... The fans behind the goal jump up! ... But it’s gone just wide !! Min. 52 :(yli) The ball rolls free! ... O_Cannonier takes control of it on the half way line ... He sprints past the defenders!! ... But R_Munro slides in two footed. ... The Referee has a look but waves "Play On!" Min. 53 :(yli) J_Page changes direction inside ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to J_Darius ... Fine tackle by D_Gillela ... He prevents the corner as well Min. 54 :(ymu) S_Micillo plays a first time ball through the defence to C_Savage ... N_Kinina is forced to retreat ... He knocks it back! ... R-T_Hoffmann misses it! ... It creeps just wide! ... CORNER! ... F_Corigliano drives it into the box! ... It goes straight into the arms of R-T_Hoffmann Min. 55 :(yli) J_Page has changed his position on the pitch to a DF Min. 56 :(yli) O_Cannonier lobs the ball over the defence ... J_Darius latches on to it ... J_Darius chases it through, he must score ! ... A_Halliwell won't get to that! ... It clips the post! ... And goes wide! Min. 60 :(yli) R_Young is ready to come on to replace P_Maghoma ... Looks like he will play as a AM Min. 60 :(yli) S_Michez is coming on and O_Cannonier is being brought off ... Looks likely he will go and play FW Min. 60 :(yli) V_Madu is coming on for J_Norris and will play DF Min. 60 :(yli) R_Young moves into a MF role on the manager's orders Min. 61 :(yli) N_Kirby plays the early ball across the box to find S_Michez in space ... S_Michez attempts a lob! ... It hits off a defender! ... A_Halliwell is wrong footed! ... It drifts just wide! ... CORNER! ... R_Young floats the ball in! ... H_Parker gets up well ... And he heads it away Min. 63 :(yli) J_Page hits in a wicked shot! ... It hits the defender ... E_Airoboma latches onto it! ... H_Parker slides in hard! ... And knocks the ball out for a throw! Min. 65 :(ymu) J_Hugill takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace V_Musa ... He'll play as a FW ... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off Min. 65 :(yli) N_Kinina has it now ... He takes on R_Munro ... He gets past him! ... He puts in J_Darius! ... J_Darius with his head down lets it go ! ... It hits the post!! ... But he beats the defender to the rebound ... OHHHHHHHH !! ... He's put it over Min. 69 :(yli) E_Airoboma brings it under control ... He takes on R_Munro ... He gets past him! ... He puts in J_Darius! ... Excellent sliding challenge by H_Parker ... He timed it well ... CORNER! ... E_Airoboma curls it into the box! ... The ball comes to R_Young ... He gets the shot away ... The fans behind the goal jump up! ... A_Halliwell acrobatically tips it over !! ... Great keeping! ... CORNER! ... N_Kirby chips the ball in towards the far post! ... N_Kinina loses his marker ... He gets his head onto it! ... A_Halliwell watches it sail wide! Min. 70 :(yli) C_Pinnington will replace N_Kinina and play DF Min. 70 :(yli) The Liverpool U23 manager shouts at them from the touchline to play C Min. 70 :(yli) J_Page beats one ... Knocks it past a second ... And finds J_Darius ... J_Darius has time and space! ... He tries the lob! ... The fans get off there seats! ... But it sails over !! Min. 71 :(yli) J_Darius leaves his marker standing ... But S_Micillo will cut out the threat Min. 72 :(yli) S_Michez moves to AM Min. 73 :(yli) S_Michez bursts forward ... S_Michez with the side footed shot! ... A_Halliwell with a fantastic point blank save ... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league Min. 75 :(yli) J_Darius changes position to fill a AM slot Min. 77 :(ymu) M_Sharpe turns past L_Jonas ... He has created space for himself now ... M_Sharpe has a go! ... The net bulges! ... OH!! He has hit the side netting ... Goal kick given Min. 78 :(yli) E_Airoboma sprints down the flank ... He threads the ball in to S_Michez ... The ball hits D_Gillela in the face! ... And goes clear! Min. 83 :(yli) L_Jonas breaks clear of the defence! ... He is clean through on A_Halliwell! ... F_Corigliano brings him down! ... He could be off!! ... The Referee calls him over ... The ref is taking his time with him! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 85 :(yli) S_Michez takes on H_Parker ... He runs past him ... J_Hugill anticipates the pass and cuts it out Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Leigh Sports Village ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manchester United U23 Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : F_Corigliano Scorers : N/A Sent Off : N/A Booked : C_Savage (3), F_Corigliano (83) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liverpool U23 Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : J_Darius (Man of the Match) Scorers : P_Maghoma (11), O_Cannonier (12), J_Darius (16,38) Sent Off : N/A Booked : O_Cannonier (5) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manchester United U23 | Liverpool U23 Attempts on Goal : 5 | 27 Off target : 2 | 14 On target : 3 | 13 Possession : 33 | 67 Corners : 1 | 5 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 2 | 1 Subs Used : 2 | 4 Fouls : 5 | 10 Key Tackles : 13 | 5 Key Passes : 7 | 26 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Manchester United U23 0 - 4 Liverpool U23 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Manchester United U23 Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A_Halliwell GK 21 2 2 1 21 | 97 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 J_Campbell DF 1 18 5 2 20 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 R_Munro DF 1 18 5 3 20 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 H_Parker DF 1 14 6 2 20 | 97 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 112 0 0 L_Pye DF 1 14 11 4 23 | 53 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 S_Micillo MF 1 5 20 4 23 | 97 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 30 0 C_Savage MF 1 2 18 12 20 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 -5 -5 J_Bailey MF 1 3 18 10 21 | 97 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 F_Corigliano MF 1 2 19 6 22 | 97 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 -5 40 0 M_Sharpe FW 1 2 4 18 20 | 97 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 V_Musa FW 1 3 5 18 21 | 68 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 A_Fojticek GK 20 3 2 2 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D_Gillela DF 1 13 4 2 26 | 44 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 R_Meneghini DF 1 13 5 4 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O_Forson MF 1 5 14 6 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J_Hugill FW 2 4 2 14 19 | 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 Player Statistics - Liverpool U23 Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R-T_Hoffmann GK 23 2 1 1 23 | 97 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 0 J_Norris DF 1 17 12 4 23 | 63 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 32 15 5 A_Nallo DF 1 18 14 9 26 | 97 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 2 J_Page DF 1 14 19 3 26 | 97 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 75 5 N_Kinina DF 1 20 16 2 24 | 73 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 48 30 2 L_Jonas DF 1 16 12 4 23 | 97 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 75 0 O_Cannonier FW 1 4 12 19 21 | 63 0 0 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 -5 40 30 N_Kirby MF 1 2 18 5 23 | 97 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 30 6 J_Darius AM 1 3 14 20 24 | 97 0 0 1 0 11 2 0 0 0 0 15 97 P_Maghoma MF 1 3 19 15 23 | 63 0 0 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 30 47 E_Airoboma MF 1 2 19 7 22 | 97 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 12 84 14 K_Misciur GK 17 2 1 1 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V_Madu DF 1 19 6 3 20 | 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R_Young MF 1 3 19 12 21 | 34 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 C_Pinnington DF 1 18 5 3 20 | 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S_Michez AM 1 2 4 18 22 | 34 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 12 12 19 1742416936 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35