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Doncaster 3–3 Manchester United U21: EFL Trophy Thriller Ends in Draw

Doncaster

3–3

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Manchester United U21

Sep 24, 2024

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Sep 24, 2024 · PEN

Manchester United U21

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Doncaster and Manchester United U21 staged an enthralling EFL Trophy encounter that ended in a 3-3 draw. The match was filled with twists and turns, with goals from S. Mather and E. Ennis for Manchester United U21 and J. Sbarra, E. Yeboah, and G. Broadbent for Doncaster. Both teams showcased their attacking prowess, but ultimately the game concluded with a shared point.

Key Facts

• Manchester United U21 took the lead through S. Mather in the 11th minute, assisted by E. Ennis.
• Doncaster equalized with a goal from J. Sbarra in the 24th minute.
• E. Yeboah and G. Broadbent scored for Doncaster in the 50th and 65th minutes, respectively.
• E. Ennis and L. Jackson netted for Manchester United U21 in the 72nd and 90th minutes.
• The match ended in a 3-3 draw, with both teams fighting hard throughout.

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 I. Lawlor (G)
34 J. Emmanuel (D)
40 K. Williams (D)
5 J. Olowu (D)
23 J. Senior (D)
22 P. Kelly (M)
8 G. Broadbent (M)
18 E. Yeboah (M)
10 J. Sbarra (M)
21 K. Hurst (M)
14 B. Sharp (F)

Substitutes

7 L. Molyneux
20 J. Ironside
25 J. McGrath
11 J. Gibson
37 S. Straughan-Brown
15 H. Clifton
19 T. Sharman-Lowe

Manchester United U21

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

45 D. Mee (G)
66 H. Ogunneye (D)
68 J. Kingdon (D)
47 T. Rowe (D)
41 H. Amass (D)
49 E. Ennis (M)
81 J. Devaney (M)
57 J. Fletcher (M)
44 D. Gore (M)
53 S. Mather (M)
36 E. Wheatley (F)

Substitutes

54 L. Jackson
70 F. McAllister
76 A. Missin
69 G. Biancheri
48 H. Graczyk
71 R. Curley
74 M. Sharpe

Timeline

?' Manchester United U21 Card · Yellow Card

E. Ennis
8' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card

K. Williams

Foul
11' Manchester United U21 Goal · Normal Goal

S. Mather · Assist: E. Ennis
24' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal

J. Sbarra
35' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card

K. Hurst

Foul
50' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal

E. Yeboah
53' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card

B. Sharp

Time wasting
62' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 1

Off: Daniel Gore · On: L. Jackson
62' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2

Off: B. Sharp · On: J. Ironside
63' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3

Off: K. Williams · On: Jay McGrath
64' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 2

Off: H. Ogunneye · On: F. McAllister
65' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal

George Broadbent
70' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4

Off: E. Yeboah · On: J. Gibson
71' Doncaster subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Sbarra · On: S. Straughan Brown
72' Manchester United U21 Goal · Normal Goal

E. Ennis · Assist: S. Mather
78' Manchester United U21 Card · Yellow Card

Ethan Wheatley

Argument
82' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card

George Broadbent

Foul
84' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Devaney · On: A. Missin
85' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 4

Off: E. Ennis · On: G. Biancheri
90'+6 Manchester United U21 Goal · Normal Goal

L. Jackson · Assist: D. Mee
120'+6 Doncaster Goal · Missed Penalty

George Broadbent

Penalty Shootout
120'+9 Manchester United U21 Goal · Penalty

G. Biancheri

Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat	Doncaster	Manchester United U21
Fouls	12	10
Pass Accuracy	77%	80%
Offsides	4	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	13	5
Corners	3	3
Total Passes	409	531
Yellow Cards	4	2
Blocked Shots	3	0
Shots on Target	4	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	6	2
Possession	44%	56%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	316	425
Shots Inside Box	6	5
Saves	0	1
Shots Outside Box	7	0

Key Match Notes

▸ Manchester United U21 took an early lead with S. Mather's goal, which was quickly countered by J. Sbarra's equalizer for Doncaster.
▸ Doncaster's two quick goals by E. Yeboah and G. Broadbent in the second half put them ahead, only to see Manchester United U21 respond with late goals from E. Ennis and L. Jackson, securing a dramatic draw.