Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,259 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chesterfield and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chesterfield and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0Chesterfield kick off and get the first half underway!
6.38
0-0Andy Kirkland comes in with a late challenge on Harry Grant. The referee warns Andy Kirkland to calm down! Harry Grant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.09
1-0Harry Grant sees Alex Fialdini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Fialdini plays a scrappy one-two with Anton Erler and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alex Fialdini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Francisco Carvalho is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.58
1-0Julian Dean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Finney. Morris Finney plays a one-two with Nicky Lua-Lua and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Morris Finney provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.13
Alfred Bould flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Prior who takes it down. Tommy Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Erler. Anton Erler finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.49
2-0Anton Erler advances with the ball. Anton Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
28.03
Anton Erler makes an attacking run forward. Anton Erler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.48
Anthony Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Armstrong. Aaron Armstrong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Carl Granville replacing Nicholas Pearce.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
47.05
2-0Arno Röhner hits a low pass to Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Finney. Morris Finney controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matthias Will!
51.50
Nicky Lua-Lua barges into Paul Mccall. The referee calls over Nicky Lua-Lua and warns him to calm down! Paul Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.47
2-0Nicky Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Brown. Jody Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Lua-Lua but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.22
With some swift thinking, Jody Brown plays the ball forward to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Morris Finney. Morris Finney shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Morris Finney!
61.25
Harry Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior runs straight at the defence! Tommy Prior shoots from just inside the box but Francisco Carvalho reads it well. Fabulous stop!
63.08
Carl Granville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Finney. Morris Finney shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
67.26
Harry Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Erler. Anton Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Röhner.
69.49
2-1Julian Dean darts forward. Julian Dean flicks a high pass forward. Jody Brown controls it well on his chest. Jody Brown sees Morris Finney just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Morris Finney muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Paul Mccall.
71.37
2-1Chesterfield are in full control of this game.
75.55
Paul Mccall makes a simple pass to Harry Grant. Harry Grant decides to run forward with the ball. Harry Grant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.28
David Müller sees Morris Finney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Finney shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
26.1%
49.3%
24.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anton Erler of Chesterfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthias Will (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfred Bould (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mansour Chabbert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tony Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Aaron Armstrong (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Harry Grant (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alex Fialdini (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Tommy Prior (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Anton Erler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Richard Sherwood (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ugo Harrison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Clarke (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francisco Carvalho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arno Röhner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Dean (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Albrecht Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Kirkland (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Müller (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicky Lua-Lua (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jody Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Morris Finney (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Carl Granville (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Frederico Antunes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Marshall (MID) | 0 | |