Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Francisco CarvalhoF. Carvalho44
G
1captain
G
55Lauren Bisan-E. SouchardL. Souchard
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell52
D
2
D
61Duncan ArmstrongD. Armstrong
Arno RöhnerA. Röhner47
D
3
D
59Phil CampbellP. Campbell
Julian DeanJ. Dean45
D
captain4
D
56Adam OwenA. Owen
Albrecht KöllerA. Köller44
D
5
D
49Noel LawrenceN. Lawrence
Andy KirklandA. Kirkland55
M
6
M
60Antonio ReyA. Rey
Nicholas PearceN. Pearce50
M
7
M
54Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock
Carl GranvilleC. Granville48
M
8
M
54Steve MowbrayS. Mowbray
Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua61
A
9
M
47Yyvind BratsethY. Bratseth
Jody BrownJ. Brown60
A
10
A
63Simón RomeroS. Romero
Morris FinneyM. Finney51
A
11
A
61Pontus PartinP. Partin
 
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes48
M
12
A
54Mike BoltonM. Bolton
Anthony MarshallA. Marshall48
M
13
M
45Nick HitchcockN. Hitchcock
Neil AdamsN. Adams47
A
14
G
44Lomano KasperL. Kasper

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,239 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.19
Steve Mowbray plays the ball forward to Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.08
Yyvind Bratseth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simón Romero. Simón Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
16.32
Carl Granville changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carl Granville makes a defence splitting pass to Nicky Lua-Lua. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicky Lua-Lua provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
18.00
Nicholas Pearce brings the ball forward. Nicholas Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Jody Brown and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicholas Pearce shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.07
Nicholas Pearce makes a simple pass to Carl Granville. Carl Granville threads a neat ball through to Jody Brown. Jody Brown tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.37
Morris Finney barges into Phil Campbell. The referee calls over Morris Finney and shows him a yellow card! Phil Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.06
Antonio Rey hits a low pass to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.20
Steve Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Simón Romero easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Francisco Carvalho, sees it late!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
33.37
Antonio Rey flicks a high pass forward. Pontus Partin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pontus Partin tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
40.18
Bristol Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
42.58
Yyvind Bratseth chips the ball to his team mate, Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
44.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Simón Romero plays the ball forward to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin whips in a cross ball towards Simón Romero. Simón Romero makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francisco Carvalho with no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
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 Frederico Antunes replacing Carl Granville. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
53.35
Andy Kirkland sees a break and surges forward. Andy Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Brown. Jody Brown flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Mowbray plays the ball forward to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Nicholas Pearce!
57.29
Noel Lawrence threads the ball through to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.37
Nicholas Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Finney. Morris Finney knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Lawrence.
63.12
Antonio Rey flicks a high pass forward. Simón Romero controls it well on his chest. Simón Romero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.45
Nicholas Pearce knocks the ball forward to Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes plays a one-two with Morris Finney and advances towards the goal... Duncan Armstrong catches Frederico Antunes on the ankles. Frederico Antunes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
79.43
Duncan Armstrong chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin connects with a diving header but Francisco Carvalho is on top of it.
89.43
Duncan Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Steve Mowbray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
31.5%
49.3%
19.2%

Scorers
Nicholas Pearce 18
Pontus Partin 28
Simón Romero 44, 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simón Romero of Bristol Rovers

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)
6
7.Nicholas Pearce (MID)goal scored
8
8.Carl Granville (MID)
6
9.Nicky Lua-Lua (ATT)
6
10.Jody Brown (ATT)
6
11.Morris Finney (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Frederico Antunes (MID)
6
13.Anthony Marshall (MID)
0
14.Neil Adams (ATT)
0

1.Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard (GK)
6
2.Duncan Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Phil Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Adam Owen (DEF)
6
5.Noel Lawrence (DEF)
6
6.Antonio Rey (MID)
7
7.Richard Hitchcock (MID)
6
8.Steve Mowbray (MID)
6
9.Yyvind Bratseth (MID)
6
10.Simón Romero (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Pontus Partin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mike Bolton (ATT)
0
13.Nick Hitchcock (MID)
0
14.Lomano Kasper (GK)
0