Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan ArendtS. Arendt63
G
1
G
69Franck MichelF. Michel
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell57
D
2captain
D
76Damien DuberryD. Duberry
Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft55
D
captain3
D
60George PlowrightG. Plowright
Ledley ThompsonL. Thompson56
D
4
D
59Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg
Darius MccannD. Mccann63
D
5
M
84Francis DefoeF. Defoe
Julian ZiegeJ. Ziege79
M
6
M
76Shaun BurbageS. Burbage
Billy BowerB. Bower66
M
7
M
69Damien CotteeD. Cottee
Stefan SchönenbornS. Schönenborn52
A
8
M
65Winston LarosW. Laros
Fredrik DixonF. Dixon60
A
9
A
65Eddie WilliamsE. Williams
Adrian VenusA. Venus57
A
10
A
64Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone
Omer ShearerO. Shearer53
M
11
A
63Robbie BoatengR. Boateng
 
Alistair FentonA. Fenton64
M
12
A
61Jordy KansJ. Kans
Steve FowlerS. Fowler63
M
13
D
59Paul JessP. Jess
Clive GordonC. Gordon61
M
14
A
56Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 7,781 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.42
Francis Defoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.21
George Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Cottee. Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Boateng holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Boateng plays a quick one-two with Nicola Carlo Stellone and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Robbie Boateng provides some space. He shoots at goal. Stefan Arendt gets down and covers it.
8.31
Julian Ziege makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus edges inside the box! Adrian Venus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
12.14
Shaun Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.16
Harvey Goldberg makes a strong solo run forward. Harvey Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Stellone controls it well on his chest. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.07
Billy Bower threads a neat ball through to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn threads a neat, attacking ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.54
From the throw-in, Billy Bower picks out Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus controls it well on his chest. Adrian Venus plays a quick one-two with Fredrik Dixon and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Adrian Venus provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.45
Billy Bower runs up as Julian Ziege takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Billy Bower sees Omer Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Shearer shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.25
Harvey Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Francis Defoe who takes it down. Francis Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone shoots from 20 yards but Stefan Arendt reads it well. He makes it look easy!
33.59
George Plowright hits a low pass to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage brings the ball forward. Shaun Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stefan Arendt manages to keep it out.
34.20
Winston Laros chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.36
George Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Omer Shearer. The referee calls over George Plowright and warns him to calm down! Omer Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Middlesbrough 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
Middlesbrough start the second half!
49.42
Billy Bower threads a neat ball through to Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Some silky footwork from Fredrik Dixon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by George Plowright. Excellent block.
53.49
Harvey Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Francis Defoe who takes it down. Francis Defoe makes a probing pass to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
61.12
Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Williams collects the pass. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.10
Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Stellone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola Carlo Stellone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.22
Winston Laros brings the ball forward. Winston Laros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.14
Alexander Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ziege holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Ziege makes a simple pass to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
73.58
Shaun Burbage hits a low pass to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
78.22
Damien Cottee runs straight at the opposition's defence. Damien Cottee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Stefan Arendt. What a great pair of hands!
81.47
Damien Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Burbage controls it well on his chest. Shaun Burbage makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
83.18
Shaun Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.53
Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Boateng holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Summerbell.
89.42
Shaun Burbage passes the ball forward to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng shoots from outside the area but is denied by Stefan Arendt. Excellent save.
90.00
Julian Ziege passes the ball forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Middlesbrough
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
32.5%
42.9%
24.7%

Scorers
Eddie Williams 14, 53
Nicola Carlo Stellone 63, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Williams of Middlesbrough

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)
6
8.Stefan Schönenborn (ATT)
6
9.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
6
10.Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
11.Omer Shearer (MID)
6
 
12.Alistair Fenton (MID)
0
13.Steve Fowler (MID)
0
14.Clive Gordon (MID)
0

1.Franck Michel (GK)
6
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
3.George Plowright (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
6
5.Francis Defoe (MID)
6
6.Shaun Burbage (MID)
7
7.Damien Cottee (MID)
7
8.Winston Laros (MID)
6
9.Eddie Williams (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Robbie Boateng (ATT)
6
 
12.Jordy Kans (ATT)
0
13.Paul Jess (DEF)
0
14.Oliver Kirschner (ATT)
0