Episode

Match of the Day: 27th August 1999: Uefa Super Cup: Manchester United v Lazio

Name: Match of the Day: 27th August 1999: Uefa Super Cup: Manchester United v Lazio
Released: 1999-08-27
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Gary Lineker, Jimmy Hill, John Motson, Barry Davies, Des Lynam

Match of the DaySeason 1999/20001999-08-27

Overview

The winners of last season's Champions' League, Manchester United, take on European Cup Winners' Cup heroes Lazio in the Uefa Super Cup in Monaco. The Red Devils' amply stocked silverware cabinet could be augmented if the likes of David Beckham, Dwight Yorke and Ryan Giggs are on peak form. Their fanbase will also hope new goalkeeper Mark Bosnich , who has filled the yawning gap left by Peter Schmeichel , adapts quickly to continental competition in United's first night of European action this season. Lazio lost striker Christian Vieri to Inter Milan in a world-record deal in the close season, but their side is still one of Europe's strongest, with the Argentinian duo of Diego Simeone and Juan Veron providing midfield inspiration. Coach Sven Goran Eriksson's side narrowly missed out on the Italian league title last season, but clinched the last ever Cup Winners' Cup when they beat Real Mallorca at Villa Park in May.

Details

Series: Match of the Day
Season: Season 36
Episode: Episode 6
Air date: 1999-08-27
Runtime: 80 min

Episode context

27th August 1999: Uefa Super Cup: Manchester United v Lazio is Episode 6 in Season 1999/2000 of Match of the Day. It aired on 1999-08-27. The runtime is 80 min.

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