It´s tonight isn´t it?
FA youth cup vs. Brighton.
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Seems like we won with 2-1. Antonio Bryan and Macheda scored.
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United came from a goal down to earn a deserved 2-1 win against Brighton in the FA Youth Cup third round on Thursday.
Anton Bryan and Federico Macheda got the goals to see the Reds through, but it looked at one point as if Brighton might snatch an unlikely victory.
United set off at a quick pace and had the first real chance after 15 minutes at the Victoria Stadium, Northwich. Danny Welbeck’s flick-on from a corner found skipper Corry Evans free, whose header was powerful but straight at the Brighton goalkeeper.
Five minutes later defender Scott Moffatt went agonisingly close with a header from Magnus Eikrem’s precise cross.
The Reds looked sharp and had played the better of the football, but Brighton scored against the run of play when defender Lee Bryant scrambled home a corner after 25 minutes.
United’s impressive strikers Welbeck and Macheda were causing havoc for the Brighton defence. Their interchanging play conjured an opening for England U17 international Welbeck, but he didn’t connect with his shot, which drifted wide.
If the Reds were unlucky to be a goal down at the break, they were even unluckier not to have equalised through midfielder Danny Drinkwater a minute after the restart. Arriving late in the box onto Danny Galbraith’s left-wing cross, Drinkwater cracked his shot against the post.
Ten minutes later Drinkwater struck the other post. Lurking on the edge of the area, he chested down Moffatt’s cross and hit a sweet left-foot volley that cannoned back off the upright.
With fifteen minutes of the match remaining United looked to be heading for an early and undeserved exit, despite dominating the entire second half. But after a prolonged period camped in the Brighton final third, the pressure finally paid off. Substitute Anton Bryan turned well on the edge of the box and fired his shot into the bottom corner. It was nothing more than United deserved.
And five minutes later a second arrived courtesy of Macheda. The Italian striker raced through on goal and was brought down by the goalkeeper. Macheda dusted himself down and, after seeing his spot-kick saved, scored at the second attempt.
For a while it looked like the Reds might not make it through to the fourth round, but Paul McGuinness’ young side showed character, determination to earn the win and a fourth round tie at home to Carlisle United.
United: Amos; Moffatt, Strickland, James, Dudgeon; Eikrem (Stewart 82), C.Evans, Drinkwater, Galbraith (Bryan 55); Welbeck, Macheda.
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United came from a goal down to earn a deserved 2-1 win against Brighton in the FA Youth Cup third round on Thursday.
Anton Bryan and Federico Macheda got the goals to see the Reds through, but it looked at one point as if Brighton might snatch an unlikely victory.
United set off at a quick pace and had the first real chance after 15 minutes at the Victoria Stadium, Northwich. Danny Welbeck’s flick-on from a corner found skipper Corry Evans free, whose header was powerful but straight at the Brighton goalkeeper.
Five minutes later defender Scott Moffatt went agonisingly close with a header from Magnus Eikrem’s precise cross.
The Reds looked sharp and had played the better of the football, but Brighton scored against the run of play when defender Lee Bryant scrambled home a corner after 25 minutes.
United’s impressive strikers Welbeck and Macheda were causing havoc for the Brighton defence. Their interchanging play conjured an opening for England U17 international Welbeck, but he didn’t connect with his shot, which drifted wide.
If the Reds were unlucky to be a goal down at the break, they were even unluckier not to have equalised through midfielder Danny Drinkwater a minute after the restart. Arriving late in the box onto Danny Galbraith’s left-wing cross, Drinkwater cracked his shot against the post.
Ten minutes later Drinkwater struck the other post. Lurking on the edge of the area, he chested down Moffatt’s cross and hit a sweet left-foot volley that cannoned back off the upright.
With fifteen minutes of the match remaining United looked to be heading for an early and undeserved exit, despite dominating the entire second half. But after a prolonged period camped in the Brighton final third, the pressure finally paid off. Substitute Anton Bryan turned well on the edge of the box and fired his shot into the bottom corner. It was nothing more than United deserved.
And five minutes later a second arrived courtesy of Macheda. The Italian striker raced through on goal and was brought down by the goalkeeper. Macheda dusted himself down and, after seeing his spot-kick saved, scored at the second attempt.
For a while it looked like the Reds might not make it through to the fourth round, but Paul McGuinness’ young side showed character, determination to earn the win and a fourth round tie at home to Carlisle United.
United: Amos; Moffatt, Strickland, James, Dudgeon; Eikrem (Stewart 82), C.Evans, Drinkwater, Galbraith (Bryan 55); Welbeck, Macheda.
Gotta love Gaz Nev doing commentary for MUTV. How many other Premier League footballers would even turn up for the first-round of the Youth Cup? Never mind freezing their bollox off in the commentator's gantry. And he knew the first name of every one of the kids out there. Legend.
Our captain was an excellent pundit.
Credit to Brighton for their workrate but the class won out in the end.
Welbeck looked mustard as usual, deceptively quick and making great movement off the ball. Macheda's first touch was very good.
Credit to Brighton for their workrate but the class won out in the end.
Welbeck looked mustard as usual, deceptively quick and making great movement off the ball. Macheda's first touch was very good.
Anyone know where highlights can be found?
More than that, he seemed to have their nicknames down as well. Marcheda being Rico, can't remember what he called Dudgeon...
I think it's Kiko, as it goes.
Marcheda is an excellent player
Marcheda and Wellbeck look like bonafide stars of the future. IMO
Neville´s commentary against Arsenal in last season´s semi final was classic. Went absolutely crazy when Antonio Bryan scored. There was a video of it on Youtube a few weeks back, don´t think it is anymore though.
Well he has had sod all to do for 9 months but learn their names.
I'll take that in the spirit intended
But you know well that he'll have known them all along. The bloke eats, sleeps and breathes Manchester United. It's been a frustrating 9 months for everyone but noone's been more frustrated than him.
He's earned our respect and patience and I reckon he's gonna play a big part in any trophies we win this season
That was class! It was like listening to Fanzone!
"Get it in the box!
Get it in the box!
YEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!"
Who were the unused subs?
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Found it !
Gill, McCormack and Woods.
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Found it !
Gill, McCormack and Woods.
Gill's fit again. Good.
The front pairing of Welbeck and Macheda is the most exciting we've had for a really long time. There have been other years when we've had one class striker, but these two are both exceptional. They're young enough to play in the youth cup next season too. From the team that played Brighton I rate Amos, James, Eikrem and Evans quite highly as well. Stewart and Drinkwater are part of the England set-up.
Norwood, Brandao and Woods didn't feature, but they're class and I'm sure they'll get their chance.
All in all it's looking good.
Norwood, Brandao and Woods didn't feature, but they're class and I'm sure they'll get their chance.
All in all it's looking good.
My prayer is that Welbeck and Marcheda make it to first team glory.