Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,598 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
2.56
0-0David Müller surges forward with the ball. David Müller makes a defence splitting pass to Jody Brown. Jody Brown shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
10.33
0-0Nicholas Pearce catches Eddie Davis on the ankles. Nicholas Pearce is shown the yellow card! Eddie Davis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.09
0-0David Müller brings the ball forward. David Müller runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from David Müller provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Teddy Banks manages to keep it out.
14.34
0-0Don Morrison barges into Morris Finney. The referee warns Don Morrison to calm down! Morris Finney stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.49
Christophe Ouedec flicks a high pass forward. Noel Mendez controls it well on his chest. Noel Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Don Morrison controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Don Morrison takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.56
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Jody Brown collects the pass. Jody Brown shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
36.18
1-0Gary Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Andy Kirkland. Showing composure, Andy Kirkland picks a pass forward to Morris Finney. Morris Finney hits a low pass to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.26
Don Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Don Morrison controls it well on his chest. Don Morrison shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
42.11
Alistair Carragher passes the ball forward to Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Skora and stumbles forward towards the goal... Luke Proctor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
44.19
Don Morrison makes a strong solo run forward. Don Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Carl Granville replacing Nicholas Pearce. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Barnsley kick off!
47.45
Matthew Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.59
Julian Dean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Finney. Morris Finney shoots from distance but Teddy Banks is on top of it.
55.33
David Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Brown. Jody Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Morris Finney and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jody Brown side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.29
2-1Carl Granville makes a probing pass to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Banks who gathers it comfortably.
71.31
Showing composure, Julian Dean picks a pass forward to David Müller. David Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Finney. Morris Finney shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
72.05
Don Morrison knocks the ball forward to Michael Skora. Michael Skora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
73.34
2-1Eddie Davis flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Carragher controls it well on his chest. Alistair Carragher makes a simple pass to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec rushes past Arno Röhner! Christophe Ouedec rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Gary Caldwell.
75.46
Luke Proctor knocks the ball forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec edges inside the box! Christophe Ouedec muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Francisco Carvalho, sees it late!! Goal for Barnsley!
79.01
David Müller barges into Don Morrison. The referee brings David Müller to one side and gives him a warning! Don Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.14
Morris Finney knocks the ball forward to Jody Brown. Jody Brown tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
84.24
Kevin Gallacher hacks David Müller from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! David Müller carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.38
2-2Eddie Davis barges into Jody Brown. Eddie Davis is shown the yellow card! Jody Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
23.6%
45.8%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christophe Ouedec of Barnsley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Francisco Carvalho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arno Röhner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albrecht Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Kirkland (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Müller (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Pearce (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Nicky Lua-Lua (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Jody Brown (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Morris Finney (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Carl Granville (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Frederico Antunes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Marshall (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Teddy Banks (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Davis (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Kevin Gallacher (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Matthew Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luke Proctor (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alistair Carragher (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Noel Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Skora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christophe Ouedec (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Wes Fortune (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Burbage (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alistair Lightfoot (GK) | 0 | |