Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan ArendtS. Arendt63
G
1
G
67Aniello CesariA. Cesari
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell57
D
2
D
63Leon GodberL. Godber
Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft55
D
captain3
D
62Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin
Ledley ThompsonL. Thompson56
D
4
D
62Stuart GuppyS. Guppy
Darius MccannD. Mccann63
D
5
M
75Pablo MoyaP. Moya
Julian ZiegeJ. Ziege79
M
6
M
72Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini
Billy BowerB. Bower66
M
7
M
62Philipp GerlachP. Gerlach
Stefan SchönenbornS. Schönenborn53
A
8
M
54Oleg TaylorO. Taylor
Fredrik DixonF. Dixon60
A
9captain
A
76Rainer VogelR. Vogel
Adrian VenusA. Venus57
A
10
A
74Carlos AchardC. Achard
Omer ShearerO. Shearer53
M
11
A
74Rio WetherallR. Wetherall
 
Alistair FentonA. Fenton64
M
12
A
73Seb DucheminS. Duchemin
Steve FowlerS. Fowler63
M
13
G
65Eddie LampardE. Lampard
Clive GordonC. Gordon61
M
14
D
61Martin MerinoM. Merino

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 8,755 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Umberto Tarantino.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the first half underway!
4.27
Philipp Gerlach flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Vogel who takes it down. Rainer Vogel finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
6.55
Billy Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.19
Julian Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
10.47
Billy Bower decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Bower plays a one-two with Fredrik Dixon and advances towards the goal... Billy Bower side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Stuart Guppy happens to be in the right place to block it.
12.24
Rainer Vogel barges into Ledley Thompson. Rainer Vogel is warned by the referee! Ledley Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.06
Pablo Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
16.16
Ottavio Mareggini flicks a high pass forward. Rio Wetherall collects the pass. Rio Wetherall finds some space and shoots from distance. Stefan Arendt effortlessly gets down and covers it.
18.55
Julian Ziege knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Shearer. With a superhuman jump, Omer Shearer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
20.47
Chris Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Billy Bower who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Billy Bower plays the ball forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
21.05
Pablo Moya advances with the ball. Pablo Moya threads the ball through to Carlos Achard but he's offside!
24.07
Philipp Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Wetherall but he's offside!
26.22
Alexander Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Bower. Billy Bower chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer makes a probing pass to Adrian Venus but he's offside!
30.22
Chris Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Billy Bower controls it well on his chest. Billy Bower flicks a high pass forward to Omer Shearer who brings the ball under control. Omer Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon but the linesman indicates offside!
33.04
Philipp Gerlach flicks a high pass forward to Rio Wetherall who brings the ball neatly under control. Rio Wetherall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
34.31
Pablo Moya makes a probing pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.25
Stuart Guppy catches Fredrik Dixon on the ankles. The referee warns Stuart Guppy to calm down! Fredrik Dixon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.50
Darius Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Bower. Billy Bower flicks a high pass forward. Omer Shearer collects the pass. Omer Shearer advances inside the box! Omer Shearer takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
47.08
Chris Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Bower. Billy Bower threads a neat ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.57
Ottavio Mareggini kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
51.45
Oleg Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
53.46
Billy Bower flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Venus finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.13
Robin Houttuin chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Moya. Pablo Moya passes the ball forward to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Stefan Arendt.
55.33
Robin Houttuin threads a neat ball through to Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach sees Rio Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Alexander Scowcroft comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel appeals for a penalty! Given!!
55.33
The referee points to the spot..
56.45
Rainer Vogel takes a short run up but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.23
Alexander Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Omer Shearer controls it well on his chest. Omer Shearer sees Stefan Schönenborn just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Stefan Schönenborn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Stuart Guppy.
63.53
Stuart Guppy flicks a high ball forward to Ottavio Mareggini who takes it down. Ottavio Mareggini threads the ball through to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Wetherall and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Carlos Achard provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.27
With a delightful solo run, Julian Ziege stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Ziege shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Aniello Cesari comfortably smothers it!
66.49
Julian Ziege flicks a high pass forward to Omer Shearer who brings the ball under control. Omer Shearer advances inside the box! Omer Shearer rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.14
Darius Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Bower. Billy Bower threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
72.17
Darius Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Ziege runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Julian Ziege provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Aniello Cesari manages to keep it out.
75.08
Philipp Gerlach flicks a high pass forward to Rio Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Rio Wetherall finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
77.29
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Seb Duchemin replacing Carlos Achard, Eddie Lampard replacing Pablo Moya and Martin Merino replacing Rio Wetherall .
79.58
Philipp Gerlach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel plays a one-two with Seb Duchemin and rushes in on goal... Rainer Vogel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Arendt with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
84.02
Robin Houttuin passes the ball forward to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Merino. Martin Merino tries a spectacular long range effort. Stefan Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.27
Philipp Gerlach kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel shoots from distance. Stefan Arendt gets down and covers it.
89.23
Billy Bower hits a low pass to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus takes a shot at goal but Aniello Cesari reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Plymouth Argyle
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
28.6%
41.8%
29.6%

Scorers
Omer Shearer 66
Rainer Vogel 80
Martin Merino 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Bower of Sheffield United

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

1.Aniello Cesari (GK)
7
2.Leon Godber (DEF)
6
3.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Moya (MID)
7
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
7
7.Philipp Gerlach (MID)
7
8.Oleg Taylor (MID)
6
9.Rainer Vogel (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Carlos Achard (ATT)
6
11.Rio Wetherall (ATT)
7
 
12.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
6
13.Eddie Lampard (GK)
6
14.Martin Merino (DEF)goal scored
7