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09/11/2053, Springfield stadium, Manchester, England
National League North, English National League

FC United Vs Atherton

FC United play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: E Breckenridge (GK) , G Daley (CB) , H MacIsaac (CB) , M Hanigan (RB) , A Hughes (LB) , N Atkins (CM) , J MacBride (CDM) , R Dawe (CDM) , H Duncan (RW) , A Callas (LW) , M Blevins (ST) And the subs are: J McCrae (CB) , J Brewster (CB) , A Rees (CM) , D Winning (CM) , L Hendrickson (ST)

Atherton play in a 3-4-3 Def formation, and line up with: R Pugh (GK) , M Myles (CB) , N Tyree (CB) , O Meredith (CB) , D Hannigan (CM) , D Whitfield (CM) , S Newell (CM) , M Atkins (CDM) , C Dalton (RW) , J McCloy (LW) , B Hines (ST) And the subs are: Z Rafferty (CB) , J Glace (CB) , D Dermott (CM) , J Dick (CM) , N Murphy (ST)

Welcome to Springfield stadium in Manchester, England where FC United of Manchester will face Atherton Collieries.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League North, English National League.  The attendance is 3397.

1' - FC United kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - Nick Tyree plays the ball to Sammy Newell.  Sammy Newell tries to use ball skills to beat Rob Dawe, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

7' - Brin Hines places the ball to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Gethin Daley.  

9' - Gethin Daley finds Nathan Atkins with a short pass.  Nathan Atkins sees John MacBride making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but John MacBride has strayed offside!  

13' - Corey Dalton finds David Whitfield with a short pass.  David Whitfield finds Mervyn Myles with a long ball.  Mervyn Myles crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Jim McCloy.  Jim McCloy tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

18' - Nick Tyree chips a long ball to Duncan Hannigan.  Duncan Hannigan slides the ball to Sammy Newell.  Aidan Hughes tackles Sammy Newell and gains possession for his team.  With a turn of pace, Aidan Hughes beats David Whitfield, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for FC United.  

23' - Sammy Newell plays a long pass to Mal Atkins.  Mal Atkins passes to Duncan Hannigan.  Rob Dawe dispossesses Duncan Hannigan and takes the ball.  Rob Dawe sees a run from Nathan Atkins.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Nathan Atkins is able to control the ball.  Nathan Atkins tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Nathan Atkins for FC United!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

24' - Atherton kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - David Whitfield plays the ball to Ollie Meredith.  Ollie Meredith plays a short pass to Mervyn Myles.  Mervyn Myles plays a long ball to Nick Tyree.  Nick Tyree passes to Sammy Newell.  Sammy Newell hits a shot from distance...and Sammy Newell scores!  That's a nice goal from the Atherton player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

28' - FC United kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - Aidan Hughes slides the ball to Hamish MacIsaac.  Hamish MacIsaac passes to Nathan Atkins.  Duncan Hannigan tackles Nathan Atkins and takes the ball.  Atherton try to launch a counter attack.  Duncan Hannigan passes to Brin Hines.  Brin Hines crosses the ball into the box, finding Sammy Newell.  Sammy Newell powers a header towards the top corner...but the shot is parried by Edward Breckenridge!  Brin Hines is first to the ball...Brin Hines tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

34' - Edward Breckenridge spots a run from John MacBride.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

39' - David Whitfield plays a short pass to Sammy Newell.  Sammy Newell spots a run from Jim McCloy.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Jim McCloy is caught offside!  

42' - With a turn of pace, Duncan Hannigan beats Malcolm Blevins, but is then fouled.    The referee shows Malcolm Blevins the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

45' - Duncan Hannigan plays a long pass to Mal Atkins.  Mal Atkins passes to Duncan Hannigan.  Duncan Hannigan looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but its wide!

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

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Malcolm Blevins is going to be taken off.  Duncan Winning is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jim McCloy is going to be taken off.  Dave Dermott is going to be brought on.  

56' - Nathan Atkins brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Duncan Hannigan, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for FC United.  

60' - Morgan Hanigan tackles Mal Atkins and the ball goes loose.  David Whitfield sees a run from Sammy Newell.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Sammy Newell is caught offside!  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mervyn Myles is going to be taken off.  John Glace is brought on from the bench.  

63' - Arran Callas attempts a shot from distance...and Arran Callas scores!  That's a fine goal from the FC United player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

63' - Atherton kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - John Glace passes to David Whitfield.  David Whitfield slides the ball to Duncan Hannigan.  Morgan Hanigan dispossesses Duncan Hannigan and the ball goes loose.  Nathan Atkins attempts to beat Nick Tyree using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Brin Hines is going to be taken off.  Noah Murphy is brought on from the bench.  

69' - Harry Duncan spots a run from John MacBride.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and John MacBride takes the ball.  John MacBride fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

73' - Duncan Hannigan curves the ball into the box and finds Corey Dalton.  Corey Dalton gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but its over!

76' - Edward Breckenridge plays the ball to Morgan Hanigan.  Morgan Hanigan sees Nathan Atkins making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Nathan Atkins is able to control the ball.  Nathan Atkins strikes the ball...but Rhys Pugh manages to stop the shot!  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hamish MacIsaac is going to be taken off.  Jacob Brewster joins the game from the bench.  

78' - Rhys Pugh sees Corey Dalton making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

82' - Harry Duncan passes to Jacob Brewster.  Jacob Brewster passes the ball to Gethin Daley.  David Whitfield successfully tackles Gethin Daley and takes the ball.  David Whitfield curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Morgan Hanigan.  

85' - Morgan Hanigan chips a long ball to Aidan Hughes.  Aidan Hughes passes to Nathan Atkins.  Nathan Atkins attempts to use his skills to beat Nick Tyree and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

90' - Ollie Meredith finds Duncan Hannigan with a long ball.  With a turn of pace, Duncan Hannigan beats John MacBride.  

91' - Duncan Hannigan tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!



The match has ended FC United of Manchester 2 - 1 Atherton Collieries.