Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     FulhamFulham
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Francisco CarvalhoF. Carvalho44
G
1
G
70Max KingM. King
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell52
D
2
D
64Armando TerrevoliA. Terrevoli
Arno RöhnerA. Röhner47
D
3
D
50Jamie MowbrayJ. Mowbray
Julian DeanJ. Dean46
D
captain4captain
D
49Denis RevellesD. Revelles
Albrecht KöllerA. Köller44
D
5
D
48Samuel MoreiraS. Moreira
Andy KirklandA. Kirkland55
M
6
M
67Ezio CesariE. Cesari
David MüllerD. Müller53
M
7
M
44Jacob MannJ. Mann
Nicholas PearceN. Pearce50
M
8
M
41Morris FerdinandM. Ferdinand
Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua61
A
9
A
67Neil NewbyN. Newby
Jody BrownJ. Brown60
A
10
A
58Davy HendriksD. Hendriks
Morris FinneyM. Finney51
A
11
A
54Adam HarrisonA. Harrison
 
Eddy BallarinE. Ballarin50
M
12
A
46Mick PattersonM. Patterson
Carl GranvilleC. Granville48
M
13
D
46Oleg MorrisO. Morris
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes48
M
14
D
43Alex SounessA. Souness

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Fulham. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield United and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the match underway!
2.17
Samuel Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Ezio Cesari. Ezio Cesari sees a break and surges forward. Ezio Cesari shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
4.26
Ezio Cesari flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Mann controls it well on his chest. Jacob Mann makes a simple pass to Neil Newby. Neil Newby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Röhner.
8.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicholas Pearce plays the ball forward to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua edges inside the box! Nicky Lua-Lua muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
10.18
Jacob Mann threads a neat ball through to Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks whips in a cross ball towards Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Francisco Carvalho!
15.29
Morris Ferdinand threads the ball through to Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Andy Kirkland happens to be in the right place to block it.
16.29
Denis Revelles flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Mann. Jacob Mann makes a probing pass to Neil Newby. Neil Newby tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.29
Jacob Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks threads the ball through into the box. Adam Harrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
20.53
Ezio Cesari takes it forward alone. Ezio Cesari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albrecht Köller.
21.27
Denis Revelles decides to run forward with the ball. Denis Revelles plays the ball forward to Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
22.40
Adam Harrison hacks Julian Dean from behind! The referee calls over Adam Harrison and shows him a yellow card! Julian Dean gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.56
Nicholas Pearce threads the ball through to Jody Brown. Jody Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Nicky Lua-Lua and advances towards the goal... Jody Brown rockets a shot on goal. Max King gets down and covers it.
27.33
Gary Caldwell pushes up the pitch. Gary Caldwell takes it forward alone. Gary Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.35
Nicholas Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, David Müller. David Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
30.18
Jacob Mann takes it forward alone. Jacob Mann lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.32
Andy Kirkland hacks Morris Ferdinand from behind! The referee brings Andy Kirkland to one side and gives him a warning! Morris Ferdinand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.54
Morris Finney threads a neat ball through to Jody Brown. Jody Brown whips in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
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. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off the second half!
48.55
Morris Finney flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denis Revelles.
49.49
Morris Finney passes the ball forward to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
63.31
Jamie Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Mann. Jacob Mann hits a low pass to Neil Newby. Neil Newby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
65.25
Samuel Moreira threads a neat ball through to Morris Ferdinand. Morris Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Francisco Carvalho smothers it!
67.47
Morris Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Ezio Cesari. Ezio Cesari knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
73.49
Morris Finney flicks a high pass forward to Jody Brown who brings the ball under control. Jody Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.07
Jacob Mann flicks a high ball forward to Ezio Cesari who takes it down. Ezio Cesari threads the ball through to Neil Newby. Neil Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.38
Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Mick Patterson replacing Jamie Mowbray and Oleg Morris replacing Jacob Mann .
78.41
Oleg Morris surges forward with the ball. Oleg Morris shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
84.23
Arno Röhner plays the ball forward to Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland threads the ball through to Jody Brown. Jody Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Lua-Lua but the linesman indicates offside!
85.10
David Müller makes an attacking run forward. David Müller plays a scrappy one-two with Jody Brown and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Müller tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield United!
89.59
Morris Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Fulham
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
27.7%
45.7%
26.6%

Scorers
David Müller 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Müller of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Francisco Carvalho (GK)
7
2.Gary Caldwell (DEF)
7
3.Arno Röhner (DEF)
6
4.Julian Dean (DEF)
6
5.Albrecht Köller (DEF)
6
6.Andy Kirkland (MID)
6
7.David Müller (MID)goal scored
9
8.Nicholas Pearce (MID)
6
9.Nicky Lua-Lua (ATT)
7
10.Jody Brown (ATT)
7
11.Morris Finney (ATT)
7
 
12.Eddy Ballarin (MID)
6
13.Carl Granville (MID)
0
14.Frederico Antunes (MID)
0

1.Max King (GK)
7
2.Armando Terrevoli (DEF)
6
3.Jamie Mowbray (DEF)
6
4.Denis Revelles (DEF)
7
5.Samuel Moreira (DEF)
6
6.Ezio Cesari (MID)
7
7.Jacob Mann (MID)
8
8.Morris Ferdinand (MID)
7
9.Neil Newby (ATT)
6
10.Davy Hendriks (ATT)
6
11.Adam Harrison (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Mick Patterson (ATT)
6
13.Oleg Morris (DEF)
6
14.Alex Souness (DEF)
0