Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Greg Kneale Greg Kneale
Paul BurbageP. Burbage58
G
1
G
67Stuart LawS. Law
Gavin MercerG. Mercer61
D
2
D
65Stephen GemmellS. Gemmell
Alan CastroA. Castro56
D
3
D
72Gabriel RubioG. Rubio
John StandingJ. Standing56
D
captain4
D
71Colin InglisC. Inglis
George BoatengG. Boateng67
M
5
D
65Sven OuindiS. Ouindi
Fredrik BarrettF. Barrett60
M
6
M
67George SherwoodG. Sherwood
Mervin MakinM. Makin57
M
7
M
67Carlos SuarezC. Suarez
Ivan PottsI. Potts55
M
8
A
69Edmundo VergesE. Verges
Damien LumsdonD. Lumsdon55
A
9
A
71Giampaolo AmbrosinoG. Ambrosino
Jason AllmanJ. Allman53
A
10captain
A
71Simon ScholzS. Scholz
Nwankwo BrambleN. Bramble49
A
11
A
69Tim AndertonT. Anderton
 
Leon RöslerL. Rösler55
D
12
A
50Anthony McManamanA. McManaman
Ian WeirI. Weir54
M
13
M
42Paul JoachimP. Joachim
Lee PetersL. Peters53
G
14
D
52Alejandro GallardoA. Gallardo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 9,655 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.


0.00
Manchester United start the match!
10.18
Stephen Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to George Sherwood. George Sherwood finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Paul Burbage.
11.30
Tim Anderton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. George Sherwood cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.57
Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Jason Allman. Jason Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stuart Law didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.20
Fredrik Barrett makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble threads a neat ball through to Mervin Makin. Some good footwork from Mervin Makin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.54
Stephen Gemmell plays the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards George Sherwood. George Sherwood is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
24.14
Nwankwo Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Damien Lumsdon collects the pass. Damien Lumsdon skips past Colin Inglis! Damien Lumsdon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.58
Carlos Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.10
Carlos Suarez knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges threads the ball through into the box. Giampaolo Ambrosino side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.52
Carlos Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Sherwood. George Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.32
Ivan Potts flicks a high pass forward to Damien Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Damien Lumsdon threads the ball through into the box. Nwankwo Bramble cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.14
Mervin Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Allman. Jason Allman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.04
George Sherwood takes it forward alone. George Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Paul Burbage has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.49
Carlos Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Paul Burbage. Excellent save.
45.00
Sven Ouindi passes the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Verges who takes it down. Edmundo Verges shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
47.21
George Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
48.04
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
49.52
Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Verges shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
53.18
Alan Castro flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Makin controls it well on his chest. What a great partnership. Mervin Makin brings the ball forward. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.56
Carlos Suarez sees George Sherwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
63.17
Alan Castro flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Makin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.13
Gabriel Rubio pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gabriel Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scholz collects the pass. Simon Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
72.44
With imagination, Stephen Gemmell plays the ball forward to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reactions from Alan Castro blocks the shot!
73.36
Stephen Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Tim Anderton who takes it down. Tim Anderton flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Verges who takes it down. Edmundo Verges skips past John Standing! Edmundo Verges takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.28
Gabriel Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Colin Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Inglis plays the ball forward to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez whips the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Burbage gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
78.29
Without breaking stride, Mervin Makin plays the ball forward to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon shoots from distance. Solid save from Stuart Law.
81.32
Seeing a gap ahead, John Standing plays the ball forward to George Boateng. George Boateng makes a probing pass to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
83.37
With great vision, Carlos Suarez plays the ball forward to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz puts a great ball through. Edmundo Verges runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.25
George Sherwood threads the ball through to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez makes a probing pass to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
89.24
Stephen Gemmell picks a pass forward to George Sherwood. George Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Giampaolo Ambrosino who brings the ball under control. Giampaolo Ambrosino lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Paul Burbage picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Manchester United
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
30.1%
39.8%
30.1%

Scorers
Mervin Makin 16
Jason Allman 33
Giampaolo Ambrosino 29
Tim Anderton 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Makin of Sheffield United

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

1.Stuart Law (GK)
6
2.Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
6
3.Gabriel Rubio (DEF)
6
4.Colin Inglis (DEF)
6
5.Sven Ouindi (DEF)
6
6.George Sherwood (MID)
8
7.Carlos Suarez (MID)
8
8.Edmundo Verges (ATT)
6
9.Giampaolo Ambrosino (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Simon Scholz (ATT)
6
11.Tim Anderton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Anthony McManaman (ATT)
0
13.Paul Joachim (MID)
0
14.Alejandro Gallardo (DEF)
0