Match report

Cardiff Stuns Manchester United with 2-0 Win in Premier League Clash

Manchester United
Manchester United
0–2
FT
Cardiff
Cardiff
May 12, 2019

Cardiff pulled off a shock 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, thanks to two goals from N. Mendez-Laing. The Bluebirds defended resolutely and capitalized on two crucial opportunities to secure a memorable win in the Premier League.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Manchester United 0–2 Cardiff
  • • N. Mendez-Laing scored a penalty in the 23rd minute
  • • N. Mendez-Laing scored again in the 54th minute
  • • L. Bacuna (28') and Josh Murphy (61') received yellow cards for Cardiff
  • • Andreas Pereira (44') and J. Lingard (71') received yellow cards for Manchester United

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 David de Gea (G)
  • 18 A. Young (D)
  • 12 C. Smalling (D)
  • 4 P. Jones (D)
  • 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
  • 6 P. Pogba (M)
  • 14 J. Lingard (M)
  • 15 Andreas Pereira (M)
  • 39 S. McTominay (M)
  • 54 M. Greenwood (F)
  • 10 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Martial
  • 25 A. Valencia
  • 47 A. Gomes
  • 8 Mata
  • 22 S. Romero
  • 17 Fred
  • 37 J. Garner

Cardiff

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Etheridge (G)
  • 2 L. Peltier (D)
  • 5 B. Écuélé Manga (D)
  • 4 S. Morrison (D)
  • 3 J. Bennett (D)
  • 17 A. Gunnarsson (M)
  • 15 L. Bacuna (M)
  • 14 B. Reid (F)
  • 11 Josh Murphy (M)
  • 19 N. Mendez-Laing (M)
  • 10 K. Zohorè (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 J. Richards
  • 9 D. Ward
  • 33 J. Hoilett
  • 28 B. Murphy
  • 32 R. Healey
  • 18 G. Cunningham
  • 23 K. Harris

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    23' Cardiff Goal · Penalty
    N. Mendez-Laing
  2. Cardiff
    28' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bacuna
  3. Manchester United
    44' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Andreas Pereira
  4. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Phil Jones · On: A. Martial
  5. Cardiff
    54' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Mendez-Laing · Assist: Josh Murphy
  6. Cardiff
    58' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gunnarsson · On: A. Richards
  7. Cardiff
    61' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Murphy
  8. Manchester United
    71' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lingard
  9. Cardiff
    74' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Zohorè · On: Daniel Ward
  10. Manchester United
    74' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andreas Pereira · On: A. Gomes
  11. Cardiff
    80' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mendez-Laing · On: J. Hoilett
  12. Cardiff
    90' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    S. Morrison

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Cardiff
Fouls 9 6
Pass Accuracy 85% 57%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 13
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 620 223
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 10 4
Shots off Target 10 6
Possession 73% 27%
Accurate Passes 526 128
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 2 10
Shots Outside Box 13 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Mendez-Laing's early penalty (23') shifted momentum in Cardiff's favor, giving them a crucial early lead
  • ▸ The second goal from N. Mendez-Laing (54') effectively sealed the win for Cardiff, halting any comeback attempt from Manchester United