Match Report
| Sheffield United | Sheffield United |  |  | Brentford | Brentford | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Francisco Carvalho | F. Carvalho |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Andy Cutler | A. Cutler | |||||||||
| Gary Caldwell | G. Caldwell |  | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Joe Windass | J. Windass | |||||||||
| Arno Röhner | A. Röhner |  | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Artur Costa | A. Costa | |||||||||
| Julian Dean | J. Dean | | 46 | D |  | | 4 | | | D | 51 | | Teddy Tiler | T. Tiler | |||||||
| Albrecht Köller | A. Köller | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Emile Howey | E. Howey | |||||||||
| Andy Kirkland | A. Kirkland | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Liam Prior | L. Prior | |||||||||
| David Müller | D. Müller | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 |  | Miguel Nunez | M. Nunez | |||||||||
| Nicholas Pearce | N. Pearce | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Duncan Bloomer | D. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Nicky Lua-Lua | N. Lua-Lua | | 61 | A | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Marcel Köpke | M. Köpke | |||||||||
| Jody Brown | J. Brown | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Silvio Ramos | S. Ramos | |||||||||
| Morris Finney | M. Finney | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Neil Plowright | N. Plowright | |||||||||
| Eddy Ballarin | E. Ballarin |  | 50 | M | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Sol Sinclair | S. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Carl Granville | C. Granville | | 48 | M | | 13 | | A | 52 | | John Grant | J. Grant | |||||||||
| Frederico Antunes | F. Antunes | | 48 | M | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Graeme Beresford | G. Beresford | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Brentford. A crowd of 4,786 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.18
0-0Albrecht Köller sees space and advances. Albrecht Köller plays the ball forward to Jody Brown. Jody Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
8.16
1-0Andy Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, David Müller. Seeing a gap ahead, David Müller plays the ball forward to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Brown. With a superhuman jump, Jody Brown connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.43
1-0Liam Prior changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Liam Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
21.43
Duncan Bloomer threads a neat ball through to Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.27
Miguel Nunez brings the ball forward. Miguel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Francisco Carvalho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.15
1-2Miguel Nunez makes a simple pass to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Prior. Liam Prior beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.27
David Müller hits a low pass to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua advances inside the box! Nicky Lua-Lua rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.46
Gary Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, David Müller. David Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Brown. Jody Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
42.25
Joe Windass plays the ball forward to Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke sees a break and surges forward. Marcel Köpke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Eddy Ballarin replacing Nicholas Pearce. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brentford kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
1-2Joe Windass catches Julian Dean on the ankles. The referee calls over Joe Windass and warns him to calm down! Julian Dean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.52
David Müller sees space and advances. David Müller plays a one-two with Nicky Lua-Lua and rushes in on goal... David Müller side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
53.31
Joe Windass clumsily knocks into Morris Finney. Joe Windass is given another warning by the referee! Morris Finney runs off the knock.
71.21
David Müller barges into Miguel Nunez. The referee calls over David Müller and warns him to calm down! Miguel Nunez runs off the knock.
72.40
Gary Caldwell darts forward. Gary Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Bloomer.
78.23
1-2David Müller knocks the ball forward to Morris Finney. Morris Finney knocks the ball forward to Jody Brown but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.48
Julian Dean clumsily knocks into Miguel Nunez. The referee brings Julian Dean to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.30
1-2Miguel Nunez clumsily knocks into Eddy Ballarin. The referee brings Miguel Nunez to one side and gives him a warning! Eddy Ballarin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.50
Miguel Nunez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
87.36
Miguel Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Eddy Ballarin. The referee calls over Miguel Nunez and shows him a yellow card! Eddy Ballarin gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
89.43
1-2Emile Howey barges into Nicky Lua-Lua. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicky Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
21.2%
45%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Plowright of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicky Lua-Lua (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jody Brown (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Morris Finney (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eddy Ballarin (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carl Granville (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Antunes (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Cutler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Joe Windass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Costa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Teddy Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emile Howey (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Liam Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miguel Nunez (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Duncan Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Köpke (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Silvio Ramos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Neil Plowright (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Sol Sinclair (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Grant (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme Beresford (DEF) | 0 | |