Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     BurnleyBurnley
Computer Player Computer Player Alistair Kidd Alistair Kidd
Paul BurbageP. Burbage58
G
1
G
59Giulio CastelliG. Castelli
Gavin MercerG. Mercer61
D
2
D
59Rainer SeibertR. Seibert
Alan CastroA. Castro56
D
3
D
63Titus OakesT. Oakes
John StandingJ. Standing56
D
captain4
D
57Andy LuzhnyA. Luzhny
George BoatengG. Boateng67
M
5
M
57Edgar FonsecaE. Fonseca
Fredrik BarrettF. Barrett60
M
6
M
57Pieter QuansahP. Quansah
Mervin MakinM. Makin57
M
7captain
M
60Paulo VieiraP. Vieira
Ian WeirI. Weir54
M
8
M
58Matthias ThielemannM. Thielemann
Damien LumsdonD. Lumsdon55
A
9
A
54Eduardo CamposE. Campos
Jason AllmanJ. Allman53
A
10
A
62Francisco FloresF. Flores
Nwankwo BrambleN. Bramble49
A
11
A
61James ShearerJ. Shearer
 
Leon RöslerL. Rösler55
D
12
M
50Peter GriffinP. Griffin
Ivan PottsI. Potts54
M
13
A
50Bill DublinB. Dublin
Lee PetersL. Peters53
G
14
A
61Eric GargoE. Gargo

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield United and Burnley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.


0.00
Burnley kick off and get the match underway!
4.33
Pieter Quansah knocks the ball forward to Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores skips past Alan Castro! Some silky footwork from Francisco Flores provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.52
Fredrik Barrett clumsily knocks into Pieter Quansah. The referee calls over Fredrik Barrett and shows him a yellow card! Pieter Quansah carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Seibert plays the ball forward to Pieter Quansah. With imagination, Pieter Quansah laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos makes a great pass forward. James Shearer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.29
Mervin Makin makes a probing pass to George Boateng. George Boateng shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.54
Jason Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble runs straight at the defence! Nwankwo Bramble makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Giulio Castelli. Excellent save.
18.05
Andy Luzhny takes it forward alone. Andy Luzhny makes a simple pass to Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
24.20
Andy Luzhny chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores tries a spectacular long range effort. Paul Burbage is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.50
Paulo Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Fredrik Barrett. The referee calls over Paulo Vieira and warns him to calm down! Fredrik Barrett runs off the knock.
39.42
Rainer Seibert knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Vieira. Paulo Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Paul Burbage.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United start the second half!
47.47
Gavin Mercer sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Mercer lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.01
With some swift thinking, Alan Castro plays the ball forward to George Boateng. George Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giulio Castelli with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
54.28
Andy Luzhny makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos plays a one-two with Francisco Flores and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Campos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.15
Alan Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Weir. Ian Weir sees Damien Lumsdon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Lumsdon shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
59.18
Titus Oakes sees a break and surges forward. Titus Oakes threads the ball through to Francisco Flores but he's offside!
60.37
Burnley have made 2 substitutions with Bill Dublin replacing Eduardo Campos and Eric Gargo replacing Francisco Flores .
63.29
Fredrik Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Jason Allman. Jason Allman makes a looping header on goal. Giulio Castelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
67.19
James Shearer catches Mervin Makin on the ankles. The referee calls over James Shearer and warns him to calm down! Mervin Makin runs off the knock.
73.03
Damien Lumsdon comes in with a late challenge on Titus Oakes. The referee brings Damien Lumsdon to one side and gives him a warning! Titus Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.56
Burnley have made a substitution with Peter Griffin replacing Paulo Vieira .
85.50
Ian Weir deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Giulio Castelli manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Burnley
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
27.7%
49.2%
23.1%

Scorers
Damien Lumsdon 47, 51
Francisco Flores 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Damien Lumsdon of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Paul Burbage (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mercer (DEF)
7
3.Alan Castro (DEF)
7
4.John Standing (DEF)
6
5.George Boateng (MID)
7
6.Fredrik Barrett (MID)yellow card
5
7.Mervin Makin (MID)
6
8.Ian Weir (MID)
6
9.Damien Lumsdon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jason Allman (ATT)
6
11.Nwankwo Bramble (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Rösler (DEF)
0
13.Ivan Potts (MID)
0
14.Lee Peters (GK)
0

1.Giulio Castelli (GK)
7
2.Rainer Seibert (DEF)
6
3.Titus Oakes (DEF)
6
4.Andy Luzhny (DEF)
8
5.Edgar Fonseca (MID)
6
6.Pieter Quansah (MID)
6
7.Paulo Vieira (MID)
7
8.Matthias Thielemann (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Campos (ATT)
6
10.Francisco Flores (ATT)goal scored
8
11.James Shearer (ATT)
5
 
12.Peter Griffin (MID)
6
13.Bill Dublin (ATT)
6
14.Eric Gargo (ATT)
6