Friendly League

Old Trafford
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Manchester United FC's Eero Uusipaavalniemi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eero Uusipaavalniemi in the 3rd minute of play forced FC Lutanu's goalkeeper Irinel Soneriu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yetkiner Yasun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 6 minutes, Eero Uusipaavalniemi made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. FC Lutanu's Irinel Soneriu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When the match had gone on for 10 minutes, Eero Uusipaavalniemi took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Irinel Soneriu to make any attempt to save it. In the 19th minute Taisto Pentsinen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Irinel Soneriu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Octav Romaşcanu in the 20th minute of play. After 21 played minutes Manchester United FC got a freekick which was hit by Davide Beckham. A collision led to Manchester United FC getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Rio Ferdinand hit a great ball. Irinel Soneriu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eero Uusipaavalniemi in the 27th minute. In the 28th minute of the match Manchester United FC got a corner. FC Lutanu's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Eero Uusipaavalniemi ran over to the corner to take the kick. Manchester United FC's Eero Uusipaavalniemi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Irinel Soneriu in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. With an all-out effort, Manchester United FC's Irinel Soneriu threw himself towards the right post 29 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Davide Beckham, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. FC Lutanu's Irinel Soneriu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valdemar Kuoppala in the 36th minute of play. 38 minutes into the match, FC Lutanu's goalkeeper Irinel Soneriu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eero Uusipaavalniemi. Edwin van der Sar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Octav Romaşcanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Manchester United FC's Valdemar Kuoppala was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Irinel Soneriu in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Yetkiner Yasun stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Irinel Soneriu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valdemar Kuoppala in the 50th minute of play. FC Lutanu's Irinel Soneriu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfred Laulaja in the 53rd minute of play. Irinel Soneriu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Davide Beckham, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Andrei Joita kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. FC Lutanu's Irinel Soneriu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfred Laulaja in the 57th minute of play. Edwin van der Sar made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Octav Romaşcanu sent off a good shot on target. In the 60th minute Eero Uusipaavalniemi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Irinel Soneriu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 62 minutes into the game, Manchester United FC's Taisto Pentsinen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Irinel Soneriu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Manchester United FC made a substitution. Erkki Virta replaced Akseli Ilola. Manchester United FC made a substitution. Pietari Puhakainen replaced Alfred Laulaja. FC Lutanu's Irinel Soneriu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eero Uusipaavalniemi in the 67th minute of play. After 69th play minutes Andrei Joita shot 3-1, a short shot which went by Edwin van der Sar and just under the crossbar into goal. Irinel Soneriu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valdemar Kuoppala, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. 77 minutes into the game, Erik Cantona cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Irinel Soneriu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In a very dangerous position, a player in FC Lutanu fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 82nd minute. Penalty! Irinel Soneriu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eero Uusipaavalniemi in the 85th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Erik Cantona in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Irinel Soneriu saved FC Lutanu from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rio Ferdinand in the 90th minute of play forced FC Lutanu's goalkeeper Irinel Soneriu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yetkiner Yasun kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Manchester United FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of FC Lutanu for a fine match.