U21 League

The Clapham Oval
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Manchester United F.C.'s Danny Ross 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. After 6 played minutes Clapham Rovers got a freekick which was hit by Charles Booth. Wayne Longden hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Ulisses Linares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edward Preston having to interfere. In the 13th minute, Ulisses Linares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 14th match minute, Manchester United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ferdl Steinmetz to maneuver through the defense. 17 minutes into the match, Clapham Rovers's goal looked a bit too open when Eustacio Soter came free, but Edward Preston reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Seth Mann showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carl Barat in the 19th minute of the match. In the 22nd minute, Ovidio Abadie ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Edward Preston was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Edward Preston showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ulisses Linares in the 27th minute of the match. With a little luck, Manchester United F.C.'s Seth Mann got control of the ball when Rodney Watkinson tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eustacio Soter in the 30th minute of play forced Clapham Rovers's goalkeeper Edward Preston to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Clapham Rovers's Edward Preston played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dennis Bibby in the 32nd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Charles Booth during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 35 played minutes Clapham Rovers got a freekick which was hit by Charles Booth. Clapham Rovers's Edward Preston played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dennis Bibby in the 38th minute of play. Edward Preston showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eustacio Soter in the 42nd minute of the match. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rodney Watkinson made a kick off. Clapham Rovers's Edward Preston played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dennis Bibby in the 57th minute of play. Manchester United F.C.'s Danny Ross got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Manchester United F.C.'s Dennis Bibby in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clapham Rovers's goalie prevented a goal. Danny Ross charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Danny Ross the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Danny Ross hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Edward Preston made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Dennis Bibby sent off a good shot on target. After 72 played minutes Clapham Rovers got a freekick which was hit by Charles Booth. An unexpected shot in the 74th minute by Dennis Bibby got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Manchester United F.C.'s Ulisses Linares got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Danny Ross fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edward Preston having to interfere. 88 minutes into the game, Danny Ross recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Edward Preston. Danny Ross showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. Edward Preston showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eustacio Soter in the 99th minute of the match.