Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Swansea CitySwansea City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul BurbageP. Burbage58
G
1
G
62Ronnie BarryR. Barry
Gavin MercerG. Mercer61
D
2
D
55Gavin HansenG. Hansen
Alan CastroA. Castro56
D
3
D
54Wayne PowellW. Powell
John StandingJ. Standing56
D
captain4captain
D
52Marcel WelterM. Welter
George BoatengG. Boateng67
M
5
D
52Omer WeaverO. Weaver
Mervin MakinM. Makin57
M
6
M
63Jermaine MaddisonJ. Maddison
Ivan PottsI. Potts55
M
7
M
52David HitchcockD. Hitchcock
Ian WeirI. Weir54
M
8
M
52Victor Guerrero LopezV. Guerrero Lopez
Damien LumsdonD. Lumsdon55
A
9
M
51Brian MurrinB. Murrin
Jason AllmanJ. Allman53
A
10
A
54Greg ClarkeG. Clarke
Nwankwo BrambleN. Bramble50
A
11
A
48Ivan IzzetI. Izzet
 
Leon RöslerL. Rösler55
D
12
G
51Ugo ChristieU. Christie
Lee PetersL. Peters53
G
13
D
50Hauke KlinsmannH. Klinsmann
Jason GreenJ. Green52
M
14
M
50Simon GoodwinS. Goodwin

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 7,758 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.


0.00
Swansea City start the match!
2.47
Omer Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Murrin. Brian Murrin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Brian Murrin shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.23
Brian Murrin knocks the ball forward to Victor Guerrero Lopez. Victor Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.49
Mervin Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Jason Allman. Jason Allman whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
9.27
Mervin Makin makes a simple pass to Jason Allman. Jason Allman advances inside the box! Jason Allman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.30
Jason Allman flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Bramble holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Bramble shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
22.02
David Hitchcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Clarke. Greg Clarke plays a quick one-two with David Hitchcock and rushes in on goal... Greg Clarke shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
24.52
Mervin Makin flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Bramble who takes it down. Nwankwo Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Hansen.
27.20
John Standing threads a neat ball through to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Allman. Jason Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Damien Lumsdon!
32.20
John Standing knocks the ball forward to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.45
George Boateng knocks the ball forward to Jason Allman. Jason Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.30
Jermaine Maddison hacks Ian Weir from behind! The referee calls over Jermaine Maddison and shows him a yellow card! Ian Weir hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.48
Victor Guerrero Lopez takes it forward alone. Victor Guerrero Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Izzet and advances towards the goal... Alan Castro hacks Victor Guerrero Lopez from behind! Victor Guerrero Lopez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
44.24
George Boateng threads a neat ball through to Jason Allman. Jason Allman shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ronnie Barry comfortably smothers it!
45.00
Gavin Hansen clumsily knocks into Jason Allman. The referee calls over Gavin Hansen and warns him to calm down! Jason Allman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Sheffield United kick off the second half!
48.55
Brian Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Clarke. Greg Clarke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Paul Burbage is on top of it.
49.09
Gavin Mercer chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin sees Nwankwo Bramble in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Bramble makes a great pass forward. Damien Lumsdon runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.07
Gavin Mercer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Boateng. George Boateng takes it forward alone. George Boateng shoots from 20 yards but somehow Ronnie Barry manages to keep it out.
54.18
Gavin Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Murrin. Brian Murrin knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Clarke. Greg Clarke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.51
Brian Murrin sees a break and surges forward. Brian Murrin shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.51
Swansea City have made a substitution with Hauke Klinsmann replacing David Hitchcock .
66.05
Gavin Mercer threads a neat ball through to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin passes the ball forward to Jason Allman. Jason Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.58
Hauke Klinsmann flicks a high pass forward to Victor Guerrero Lopez who brings the ball under control. Victor Guerrero Lopez shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.25
Brian Murrin flicks a high ball forward to Greg Clarke who takes it down. Greg Clarke shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
72.22
Marcel Welter threads the ball through to Victor Guerrero Lopez. Victor Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Ivan Izzet. Ivan Izzet makes a great pass forward. Victor Guerrero Lopez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.29
Omer Weaver gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Victor Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Izzet. Ivan Izzet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
77.47
Swansea City have made 2 substitutions with Ugo Christie replacing Gavin Hansen and Simon Goodwin replacing Ivan Izzet .
78.55
Jason Allman threads a neat ball through to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Jason Allman. Some silky footwork from Jason Allman provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Swansea City
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%

Scorers
Jason Allman 9
Damien Lumsdon 27, 36
Brian Murrin 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Allman of Sheffield United

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

1.Ronnie Barry (GK)
6
2.Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Wayne Powell (DEF)
6
4.Marcel Welter (DEF)
6
5.Omer Weaver (DEF)
6
6.Jermaine Maddison (MID)yellow card
5
7.David Hitchcock (MID)
6
8.Victor Guerrero Lopez (MID)
6
9.Brian Murrin (MID)goal scored
8
10.Greg Clarke (ATT)
6
11.Ivan Izzet (ATT)
6
 
12.Ugo Christie (GK)
6
13.Hauke Klinsmann (DEF)
6
14.Simon Goodwin (MID)
6