Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 8,455 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield United and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.


0.00
Rochdale kick off and get the match underway!
4.41
Andy Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With intelligent vision, Alistair Smith plays the ball forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall plays a quick one-two with Alistair Smith and rushes in on goal... Gavin Mercer hacks Clive Marshall from behind! Penalty for Rochdale!!
4.41
The referee points to the spot..
5.06
Ljubisa Pergolizzi takes a cautious run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
10.08
Neil Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Campbell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Best but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.57
Ivan Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but Ashley Mcleod is on top of it.
24.25
Leon Rösler makes a probing pass to Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts flicks a high ball forward to Tim Best who takes it down. Tim Best threads a neat, attacking ball through to George Boateng. George Boateng shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.43
Ivan Potts passes the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Best and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen Campbell provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
30.59
Alistair Smith threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.03
Nigel Greaves catches Eddie Stuart on the ankles. The referee brings Nigel Greaves to one side and gives him a warning! Eddie Stuart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.09
Ivan Potts barges into Daniele Luzhny. Ivan Potts is shown the yellow card! Daniele Luzhny grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.19
George Boateng plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell plays a one-two with George Boateng and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Stephen Campbell provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
51.55
Leon Rösler knocks the ball forward to Mervin Makin. With great vision, Mervin Makin plays the ball forward to Tim Best. Tim Best shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ashley Mcleod.
53.12
George Boateng takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Jacob Philips reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.37
Mervin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Tim Best. With a superhuman jump, Tim Best connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
57.51
Ivan Potts makes a simple pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell puts a great ball through but Tim Best is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
61.52
Leon Rösler breaks forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Leon Rösler plays the ball forward to Tim Best. Tim Best hits a low pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Jacob Philips!
65.09
Neil Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. George Boateng collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, George Boateng stretches the opposition's defence. George Boateng makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Ashley Mcleod keeps it out!
66.10
With some swift thinking, Mervin Makin plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell plays a quick one-two with Tim Best and rushes in on goal... Stephen Campbell tries a spectacular strike. Ashley Mcleod gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.01
George Boateng threads a neat ball through to Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Best. With a superhuman jump, Tim Best connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ashley Mcleod didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.20
Andy Mckinlay hits a low pass to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Makin.
72.58
George Boateng makes a simple pass to Tim Best. Tim Best shoots from 25 yards but Ashley Mcleod reads it well. Superb keeping!
73.59
Tim Best hacks Daniele Luzhny from behind! The referee calls over Tim Best and shows him a yellow card! Daniele Luzhny is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
77.29
Gavin Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Best. Tim Best brings the ball forward. Tim Best threads a neat ball through to Stephen Campbell. Some awkward footwork from Stephen Campbell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Andy Mckinlay.
78.51
It's a corner kick. George Boateng loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Gavin Mercer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.37
Jacob Philips sees a break and surges forward. Jacob Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi threads the ball through to Nigel Greaves but he's offside!
89.12
Daniele Luzhny threads the ball through to Nigel Greaves. Nigel Greaves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Makin.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
22.2%
45.7%
32.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Boateng of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Paul Burbage (GK)
6
2.Eddie Stuart (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
4.Leon Rösler (DEF)
7
5.Neil Dalglish (DEF)
6
6.Mervin Makin (MID)
6
7.George Boateng (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ivan Potts (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stephen Campbell (ATT)
7
10.Tim Best (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Scott Henderson (ATT)
6
 
12.Brian Grant (DEF)
0
13.Ian Weir (MID)
0
14.Nwankwo Bramble (ATT)
0

1.Ashley Mcleod (GK)
8
2.Jacob Philips (DEF)
7
3.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Flintlock (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Laver (DEF)
6
6.Daniele Luzhny (MID)
6
7.Alistair Smith (MID)
6
8.Nigel Greaves (MID)
6
9.Oberdan Montella (ATT)
6
10.Clive Marshall (ATT)
6
11.Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13.Chris Johnson (GK)
0
14.Neil Konchesky (ATT)
0