Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 7,321 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
3.07
1-0Tim Best flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Luke Monk had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
6.17
Brian Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Potts controls it well on his chest. Ivan Potts plays a one-two with Tim Best and advances towards the goal... Ivan Potts comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Luke Monk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.34
2-0Gavin Mercer threads the ball through to Leon Rösler. Leon Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Barrett but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.33
2-0Fredrik Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Dean Le Tissier. Fredrik Barrett is warned by the referee! Dean Le Tissier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.38
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.26
2-0Warren Burbage comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Mercer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Mercer runs off the knock.
27.49
Fredrik Barrett threads a neat ball through to Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nwankwo Bramble is offside!
32.37
Leon Rösler knocks the ball forward to George Boateng. George Boateng sees a break and surges forward. George Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Tim Best. Tim Best makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.55
3-0Carl James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Young. John Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.40
Duncan Greig sees space and advances. Showing composure, Duncan Greig picks a pass forward to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Paul Burbage has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.36
3-1Fredrik Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell collects the pass. Stephen Campbell shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers kick off!
47.53
George Boateng hacks Nicky Philips from behind! The referee calls over George Boateng and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Philips runs off the knock.
48.49
Fredrik Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.44
Ivan Potts hits a low pass to Tim Best. Tim Best shoots from 20 yards. Luke Monk easily gets down and covers it.
55.01
Jason Goodwin threads the ball through to John Fortune. John Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
61.05
Neil Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Potts shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Luke Monk!
65.22
4-1Dion Fortune threads a neat ball through to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.46
4-1Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Edward Bailey replacing John Fortune .
84.45
4-1Jason Goodwin hacks George Boateng from behind! Jason Goodwin is given a warning by the referee! George Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
24.6%
45.9%
29.5%
Scorers
| Ivan Potts 3, 6 Tim Best 32 Nwankwo Bramble 48 | Warren Burbage 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Potts of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Burbage (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Rösler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fredrik Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | George Boateng (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Ivan Potts (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Stephen Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tim Best (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nwankwo Bramble (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Eddie Stuart (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Weir (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Henderson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luke Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Greig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nicky Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carl James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jason Goodwin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dean Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Warren Burbage (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | John Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edward Bailey (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danny Wiltord (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Brand (ATT) | 0 | |