Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to AFC Wimbledon. A crowd of 9,998 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with AFC Wimbledon kicking off!
4.39
0-0Shaun Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Vinicio E. Di Matteo collects the pass. Vinicio E. Di Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
10.38
1-0Mervin Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson controls it well on his chest. Scott Henderson plays a one-two with Fredrik Barrett and advances towards the goal... Scott Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.35
1-0Mervin Makin clumsily knocks into Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Mervin Makin is shown the yellow card! Vinicio E. Di Matteo runs off the knock.
21.54
Gavin Souness sees a break and surges forward. Without breaking stride, Gavin Souness plays the ball forward to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.54
1-0Wes Murrin threads a neat ball through to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo makes a probing pass to Wes Murrin but he's offside!
28.53
1-0AFC Wimbledon are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
32.56
Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Burbage with no chance!! Goal for AFC Wimbledon!
36.58
Wes Murrin makes a probing pass to Graham Wilcox. Graham Wilcox hits a low pass to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.47
1-2Showing great composure, Fredrik Barrett plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jose Barbosa is on top of it.
45.00
Brian Grant flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Campbell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Campbell sees Scott Henderson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Scott Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Marcus Richards replacing Stephen Naysmith and Carlton Guppy replacing Leonardo Pires Viera.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
48.40
Fredrik Barrett decides to run forward with the ball. Fredrik Barrett passes the ball forward but Sol Williamson is offside!
49.57
1-2Marcus Richards sees Carlton Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.15
Shaun Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Vinicio E. Di Matteo controls it well on his chest. Vinicio E. Di Matteo makes a simple pass to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez puts a great ball through. Carlton Guppy runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.24
Brian Grant passes the ball forward to Graham Harrison. Graham Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Sol Williamson controls it well on his chest. Sol Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell beats his man to it with a header. Jose Barbosa comfortably picks it out of the air!
60.44
Scott Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell threads the ball through to Scott Henderson but he's offside!
61.17
Wes Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Adams. Edward Adams skips past Brian Grant! Edward Adams rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.15
Wes Murrin plays the ball forward to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.42
Brian Grant passes the ball forward to Graham Harrison. Graham Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell collects the pass. Stephen Campbell runs straight at the defence! Stephen Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
81.44
Graham Wilcox threads the ball through to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Guppy controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Carlton Guppy shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.37
With some swift thinking, Vinicio E. Di Matteo plays the ball forward to Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
84.18
1-2Stephen Campbell catches Shaun Le Tissier on the ankles. The referee brings Stephen Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Shaun Le Tissier runs off the knock.
85.49
Marcus Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gabriel Fernandez shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Paul Burbage keeps it out!
87.18
Fredrik Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Harrison. Graham Harrison tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
89.06
Marcus Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Paul Burbage.
90.00
1-2Marcus Richards takes a quick corner, playing it short to Wes Murrin. Graham Harrison steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
34.6%
42%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Murrin of AFC Wimbledon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Burbage (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Rösler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Wilson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fredrik Barrett (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Graham Harrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mervin Makin (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Stephen Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Henderson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Sol Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Stuart (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Weir (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tim Best (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Barbosa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gavin Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Shaun Le Tissier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carl Seaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graham Wilcox (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Wes Murrin (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edward Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vinicio E. Di Matteo (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gavin Wise (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcus Richards (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Carlton Guppy (ATT) | 6 | |