Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 9,417 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Cheltenham Town kick off and get the match underway!
12.04
Adrian Myers surges forward with the ball. Adrian Myers makes a probing pass to Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Colin Ferdinand.
14.49
John Frau knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni goes all the way! P. Gilberto Simeoni takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.02
John Proctor knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
20.49
Clive Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manolo Estrada. Manolo Estrada makes a probing pass to Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni knocks the ball forward to Jon Deane but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.30
John Proctor makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Emmanuel Amunike manages to gather it comfortably.
22.52
Clive Walsh sees space and advances. Clive Walsh kicks a strong pass forward to Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.17
Nicola Comazzi makes a probing pass to John Frau. John Frau threads the ball through to Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Vieira. Alexander Vieira flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.29
Attilio Mazzoleni clumsily knocks into Kieron Smith. The referee calls over Attilio Mazzoleni and warns him to calm down! Kieron Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.19
Omer Howey takes it forward alone. Omer Howey takes it forward alone. Omer Howey plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Montague and rushes in on goal... Omer Howey takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.28
John Proctor flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Vieira. Alexander Vieira shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.37
Clive Walsh knocks the ball forward to Roberto Garcia. Roberto Garcia knocks the ball forward to Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Montague and rushes in on goal... Attilio Mazzoleni takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.30
Stuart Williams barges into Alexander Montague. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Montague hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.15
Clive Walsh threads the ball through to Manolo Estrada. Manolo Estrada kicks a strong pass forward to Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni plays a perfect one-two with Jon Deane and rushes in on goal... Attilio Mazzoleni shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
47.05
Carlton Pallister comes in with a late challenge on Omer Howey. Carlton Pallister is warned by the referee! Omer Howey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.23
Adrian Myers knocks the ball forward to Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni whips in a cross ball towards Jon Deane. Jon Deane heads the ball goalwards. Colin Ferdinand easily picks it out of the air!
54.49
Craig Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cort. Kevin Cort threads the ball through to Alexander Vieira. Alexander Vieira passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.31
Nicola Comazzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Proctor. John Proctor chips the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.09
Adrian Myers brings the ball forward. Adrian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
65.06
Stuart Williams knocks the ball forward to John Proctor. John Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
71.01
Roberto Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.51
Roberto Garcia makes a simple pass to Jon Deane. Jon Deane finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.45
John Frau catches Dave Upson on the ankles. The referee calls over John Frau and shows him a yellow card! Dave Upson runs off the knock.
75.23
John Proctor chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Simeoni. P. Gilberto Simeoni takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Emmanuel Amunike had no chance!! Goal for Cheltenham Town!
78.02
John Proctor chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister goes all the way! Carlton Pallister takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
83.23
Kevin Cort flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Vieira. Alexander Vieira passes the ball forward but Carlton Pallister is offside!
89.13
Kevin Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Pallister. Carlton Pallister shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Attilio Mazzoleni of Sheffield United
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
34.9%
44.6%
20.5%