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12/08/2053, Theatre Of Dreams, Manchester, England
EFL Cup, Round 1

Man Utd Vs Morpeth

Man Utd play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: V Craddock (GK) , M Ladd (CB) , S Murray (CB) , P Brydon (CB) , H Wyburn (RB) , G Neagle (LB) , E Valentine (CDM) , F McVean (CAM) , C Speirs (RM) , M Sinclair (LM) , M Vernor (ST) And the subs are: O McClay (CB) , P Charles (CB) , J McClatchy (CM) , J Clugston (CM) , C Irwin (ST)

Morpeth play in a 5-3-2 formation, and line up with: D Ladd (GK) , C Ferris (CB) , O Beirne (CB) , P MacLaren (CB) , J Agnes (RB) , L Ryan (LB) , B Louden (CM) , J East (RM) , Z Gunion (LM) , C Battaglia (ST) , R Duncan (ST) And the subs are: M All (GK) , P McCance (CB) , M Davidge (CM) , C Ashley (LM) , K Flynn (ST)

Welcome to Theatre Of Dreams in Manchester, England where Manchester Utd will face Morpeth Town.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 28555.

1' - Man Utd kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Peter Brydon passes the ball to Clint Speirs.  Clint Speirs passes to Eddie Valentine.  Eddie Valentine sees Mick Vernor making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

6' - Bart Louden passes a long ball to Peter MacLaren.  Peter MacLaren sees a run from Zachary Gunion.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Zachary Gunion takes the ball.  Zachary Gunion attempts the cutback and is able to find Chris Battaglia.  Chris Battaglia shoots...but its wide!

8' - Vince Craddock hits the ball long to Harry Wyburn.  Harry Wyburn sees a run from Mick Sinclair.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

15' - Jake East attempts to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Jake East for Morpeth!  The ball went in off the upright!

15' - Man Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - Eddie Valentine passes to Peter Brydon.  Peter Brydon passes the ball to Mick Sinclair.  Louis Ryan dispossesses Mick Sinclair and gains possession for his team.  Morpeth try to launch a quick counter attack.  Louis Ryan tries to beat Frank McVean using his ball skills, but is tripped.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Frank McVean has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Morpeth.  

19' - Louis Ryan will take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, finding Chris Battaglia.  Chris Battaglia attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a tremendous goal from Chris Battaglia for Morpeth!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

20' - Man Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

22' - Clint Speirs passes to Glyn Neagle.  Glyn Neagle passes to Eddie Valentine.  Eddie Valentine spots a run from Frank McVean.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Frank McVean has strayed offside!  

31' - Chris Battaglia tackles Frank McVean and gains possession for his team.  Morpeth attempt a quick counter attack.  Chris Battaglia passes to Zachary Gunion.  Zachary Gunion sees Bart Louden making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Bart Louden is able to take the ball.  Bart Louden takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Bart Louden for Morpeth!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

32' - Man Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Morpeth kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Max Ladd will come off.  Oscar McClay joins the game from the bench.  

57' - Eddie Valentine brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Zachary Gunion, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Man Utd.  

58' - Eddie Valentine finds Glyn Neagle with a long ball.  Frank McVean will take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Ceri Ferris.  

62' - Ceri Ferris finds James Agnes with a short pass.  James Agnes slides the ball to Ollie Beirne.  Glyn Neagle tackles Ollie Beirne and takes possession.  Glyn Neagle brings the ball forward, outpacing Richard Duncan.  

66' - Glyn Neagle sees a run from Clint Speirs.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Clint Speirs runs on to the ball.  Clint Speirs attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Dave Ladd deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Man Utd.  Frank McVean places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding Mick Vernor.  Mick Vernor flicks a header attempting to beat the keeper...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Dave Ladd!  The linesman signals its a corner for Man Utd.  Mick Vernor gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box and finds Frank McVean.  Frank McVean directs a powerful header attempting to beat the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Frank McVean for Man Utd!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

66' - Morpeth kick the ball off for the restart.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Zachary Gunion is going to be taken off.  Chris Ashley joins the game from the bench.  

74' - Bart Louden spots a run from Chris Battaglia.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Chris Battaglia has strayed offside!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Chris Battaglia will come off.  Kenzie Flynn is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ollie Beirne will come off.  Phil McCance joins the game from the bench.  

79' - With a turn of pace, Frank McVean beats Kenzie Flynn.  

81' - Frank McVean attempts to use his skills to beat Louis Ryan.  The opposing player is unable to stop Frank McVean who takes the ball forward!  

81' - Frank McVean reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Louis Ryan intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

85' - Louis Ryan passes a long ball to Peter MacLaren.  Peter MacLaren slides the ball to Chris Ashley.  Chris Ashley attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Vince Craddock!  

89' - Vince Craddock slides the ball to Glyn Neagle.  Glyn Neagle finds Peter Brydon with a long pass.  Peter Brydon sees a run from Frank McVean.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Frank McVean is able to take the ball.  Frank McVean hits the ball towards goal...and Frank McVean scores!  That's a nice goal from the Man Utd player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

89' - Morpeth kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Manchester Utd 2 - 3 Morpeth Town.