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11/08/2054, Theatre Of Dreams, Manchester, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Man Utd Vs South Shields

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

South Shields play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: A MacEwen (GK) , A Down (CB) , C McCaig (CB) , P Lochridge (CB) , M McFarlane (RB) , R Stephen (LB) , M Vaughn (CDM) , S Heffernan (CAM) , B Anderson (RM) , J Cockburn (LM) , G Givan (ST) And the subs are: A MacBride (CB) , S Roderick (CB) , K Griffiths (CM) , R Bonner (CM) , W Husky (ST)
Welcome to Theatre Of Dreams in Manchester, England where Manchester Utd will face South Shields.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 29331.

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

7' - Glyn Neagle passes to Frank McVean.  Frank McVean plays the ball to Oscar McClay.  Oscar McClay passes to Eddie Valentine.  Eddie Valentine plays the ball to Chris Irwin.  Chris Irwin strikes the ball from distance...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Man Utd.  Frank McVean gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Ashley Down.  

8' - Mick Sinclair dispossesses Ashley Down and gains possession for his team.  Mick Sinclair takes a shot from distance towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

10' - Adam MacEwen hits the ball long to Paul Lochridge.  Paul Lochridge sees a run from Spencer Heffernan.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Spencer Heffernan is able to control the ball.  Spencer Heffernan tries to cutback and finds Gareth Givan.  Gareth Givan tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Gareth Givan for South Shields!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

14' - Peter Brydon finds Sam Murray with a short pass.  Sam Murray plays a short pass to Mick Sinclair.  Mick Sinclair chips a long ball to Peter Brydon.  Peter Brydon sees Chris Irwin making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Chris Irwin has strayed offside!  

17' - Glyn Neagle spots a run from Eddie Valentine.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Eddie Valentine is caught offside!  

25' - Chris Irwin spots a run from Clint Speirs.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Clint Speirs takes the ball.  Clint Speirs hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but Adam MacEwen stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Chris Irwin is first to the ball...Chris Irwin looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Adam MacEwen!  Spencer Heffernan is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

27' - Oscar McClay tackles Brian Anderson and the ball goes loose.  Eddie Valentine spots a run from Mick Sinclair.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

31' - Chris McCaig passes to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn chips a long ball to Michael McFarlane.  Peter Brydon tackles Michael McFarlane and gains possession for his team.  Peter Brydon sees Frank McVean making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Frank McVean is able to take the ball.  Frank McVean looks to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

36' - Adam MacEwen finds Ashley Down with a short pass.  Ashley Down slides the ball to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn passes to Michael McFarlane.  Mick Sinclair tackles Michael McFarlane and the ball goes loose.  Frank McVean tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

38' - Adam MacEwen plays a long pass to Paul Lochridge.  Eddie Valentine dispossesses Paul Lochridge and the ball goes loose.  John Cockburn hits a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

41' - Vince Craddock passes a long ball to Glyn Neagle.  Glyn Neagle slides the ball to Eddie Valentine.  Eddie Valentine runs with the ball, beating Ashley Down.  

42' - Eddie Valentine spots a run from Frank McVean.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Frank McVean takes the ball.  Frank McVean takes a shot...and Frank McVean scores!  That's a magnificent goal from the Man Utd player!  The ball went in off the upright!

42' - South Shields kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

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

49' - Rob Stephen passes to Ashley Down.  Ashley Down passes the ball to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn chips a long ball to Rob Stephen.  Rob Stephen runs with the ball, beating Clint Speirs.  

49' - Rob Stephen sees Gareth Givan making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

52' - Frank McVean slides the ball to Sam Murray.  Sam Murray hits the ball long to Harry Wyburn.  Harry Wyburn crosses the ball, but Ashley Down intercepts and takes possession.  

58' - Eddie Valentine plays a long pass to Glyn Neagle.  Glyn Neagle looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

62' - Gareth Givan tackles Peter Brydon and the ball goes loose.  Brian Anderson slides the ball to Gareth Givan.  Gareth Givan takes the ball past Sam Murray with a turn of pace.  

63' - Gareth Givan crosses the ball, and manages to find John Cockburn.  John Cockburn heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

69' - Spencer Heffernan chips a long ball to Chris McCaig.  Chris McCaig spots a run from Gareth Givan.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Gareth Givan runs on to the ball.  Gareth Givan tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but Vince Craddock manages to stop the shot!  

73' - Vince Craddock sees Clint Speirs making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Clint Speirs takes the ball.  Clint Speirs attempts the cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Clint Speirs plays the ball to Mick Sinclair.  Mick Sinclair attempts to beat Mark Vaughn using his skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

73' - Mick Sinclair plays a layoff, but Mark Vaughn manages to get to the ball first!  

74' - With a turn of pace, Mark Vaughn beats Eddie Valentine.  

79' - Mark Vaughn plays a long ball to Spencer Heffernan.  Spencer Heffernan plays a short pass to Rob Stephen.  Rob Stephen slides the ball to John Cockburn.  John Cockburn plays the ball to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Peter Brydon is going to be taken off.  Tim Morris is going to be brought on.  

87' - Paul Lochridge spots a run from Mark Vaughn.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Mark Vaughn is able to control the ball.  Mark Vaughn attempts a shot towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

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

96' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chris Irwin is going to be taken off.  Mick Vernor is brought on from the bench.  

99' - Rob Stephen tackles Clint Speirs and takes the ball.  Rob Stephen attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but Vince Craddock stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Tim Morris gets to the ball first and clears.

103' - Brian Anderson finds Ashley Down with a short pass.  Ashley Down passes to Gareth Givan.  Gareth Givan spots a run from Spencer Heffernan.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Spencer Heffernan is caught offside!  

107' - Frank McVean hits the ball long to Eddie Valentine.  Eddie Valentine plays a short pass to Frank McVean.  Frank McVean sees a run from Mick Sinclair.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Mick Sinclair is able to take the ball.  Mick Sinclair fires a shot...and Mick Sinclair scores!  That's a fine goal from the Man Utd player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

107' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - South Shields kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - Brian Anderson slides the ball to Paul Lochridge.  Paul Lochridge passes to Spencer Heffernan.  Spencer Heffernan speeds past Eddie Valentine.  

111' - Spencer Heffernan sees Gareth Givan making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Gareth Givan is able to control the ball.  Gareth Givan fires a shot towards goal...but its wide!

115' - Vince Craddock passes to Frank McVean.  Frank McVean sees a run from Mick Vernor.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Mick Vernor is able to control the ball.  Mick Vernor shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but Adam MacEwen stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Chris McCaig is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

117' - Clint Speirs sees a run from Frank McVean.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

119' - Chris McCaig passes a long ball to Rob Stephen.  Rob Stephen crosses the ball, but opposing player Tim Morris takes possession.  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 



The match has ended Manchester Utd 2 - 1 South Shields.