Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     MillwallMillwall
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan ArendtS. Arendt63
G
1
G
67Dale AndertonD. Anderton
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell57
D
2
D
65Kevin ThielemannK. Thielemann
Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft55
D
captain3
D
64Adriano MyrtajA. Myrtaj
Ledley ThompsonL. Thompson55
D
4
D
61Ivan BridgeI. Bridge
Darius MccannD. Mccann63
D
5
D
56Jack PromesJ. Promes
Julian ZiegeJ. Ziege79
M
6
M
69Brian NewtonB. Newton
Billy BowerB. Bower66
M
7
M
56Syd DeaneS. Deane
Stefan SchönenbornS. Schönenborn52
A
8
M
51Chris JohnsonC. Johnson
Fredrik DixonF. Dixon60
A
9
A
72Ruel GascoigneR. Gascoigne
Adrian VenusA. Venus57
A
10
A
69Nick RobertsN. Roberts
Omer ShearerO. Shearer53
M
11captain
A
65Jacob FletcherJ. Fletcher
 
Alistair FentonA. Fenton64
M
12
D
52James PerryJ. Perry
Steve FowlerS. Fowler63
M
13
M
50Duncan WoodcockD. Woodcock
Clive GordonC. Gordon61
M
14
D
48Spencer PriorS. Prior

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Millwall. A crowd of 8,263 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.


0.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
2.33
Adriano Myrtaj controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Newton. Brian Newton sees Jacob Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Fletcher shoots from outside the area. Stefan Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.09
Syd Deane threads a neat ball through to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.40
Chris Johnson threads a neat ball through to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne runs straight at the defence! Ruel Gascoigne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Arendt smothers it!
16.56
Brian Newton makes a simple pass to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.25
Billy Bower takes a short throw-in bringing Julian Ziege into play. Julian Ziege sees Stefan Schönenborn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Schönenborn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dale Anderton manages to gather it.
20.45
Ivan Bridge surges forward with the ball. Ivan Bridge makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Bridge plays a one-two with Jacob Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Darius Mccann catches Ivan Bridge on the ankles. Ivan Bridge appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
21.26
From the throw-in, Chris Johnson picks out Brian Newton. Brian Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne plays a quick one-two with Jacob Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Ruel Gascoigne provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
24.59
Syd Deane flicks a high pass forward to Nick Roberts who brings the ball under control. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Stefan Arendt!
26.22
Jack Promes makes a probing pass to Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.29
Billy Bower darts forward. Billy Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.51
Syd Deane threads a neat ball through to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.32
Julian Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Dixon collects the pass. Fredrik Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
48.48
Billy Bower makes a simple pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon sees Omer Shearer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Omer Shearer takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
49.08
Ruel Gascoigne hacks Alexander Scowcroft from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Scowcroft runs off the knock.
51.30
Billy Bower threads a neat ball through to Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer makes a probing pass between the defence to Fredrik Dixon. Some good footwork from Fredrik Dixon provides some space. He shoots at goal but Dale Anderton reads it well. Good keeping!
53.43
Syd Deane plays the ball forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
59.30
Chris Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Bower. Billy Bower makes a simple pass to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn makes a great pass forward. Adrian Venus runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.52
Billy Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.46
Brian Newton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Arendt effortlessly smothers it!
72.19
Syd Deane sees Nick Roberts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Roberts skips past Ledley Thompson! Nick Roberts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.56
Kevin Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Syd Deane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Deane sees space and advances. Syd Deane shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.56
Brian Newton barges into Billy Bower. The referee warns Brian Newton to calm down! Billy Bower stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.20
Julian Ziege flicks a high pass forward to Omer Shearer who brings the ball under control. Omer Shearer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fredrik Dixon through on goal. Fredrik Dixon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
87.07
Brian Newton decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Newton shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Chris Johnson makes a probing pass to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Millwall
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37%
63%
Play Area
31.5%
47.9%
20.5%

Scorers
Adrian Venus 39
Jacob Fletcher 2, 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Fletcher of Millwall

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
7
2.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Thompson (DEF)
6
5.Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
6.Julian Ziege (MID)
6
7.Billy Bower (MID)
7
8.Stefan Schönenborn (ATT)
6
9.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
7
10.Adrian Venus (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Omer Shearer (MID)
6
 
12.Alistair Fenton (MID)
0
13.Steve Fowler (MID)
0
14.Clive Gordon (MID)
0

1.Dale Anderton (GK)
7
2.Kevin Thielemann (DEF)
6
3.Adriano Myrtaj (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Bridge (DEF)
7
5.Jack Promes (DEF)
6
6.Brian Newton (MID)
8
7.Syd Deane (MID)
7
8.Chris Johnson (MID)
6
9.Ruel Gascoigne (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Nick Roberts (ATT)
7
11.Jacob Fletcher (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.James Perry (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Woodcock (MID)
0
14.Spencer Prior (DEF)
0