Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul BurbageP. Burbage58
G
1
G
53Andy RufusA. Rufus
Gavin MercerG. Mercer61
D
2
D
65Cristiano FerreiraC. Ferreira
Alan CastroA. Castro56
D
3
D
55Tommy FlintlockT. Flintlock
John StandingJ. Standing56
D
captain4captain
D
55Lee SeamanL. Seaman
George BoatengG. Boateng67
M
5
M
59Kemal DrakeK. Drake
Fredrik BarrettF. Barrett60
M
6
M
57Nicholas VassellN. Vassell
Mervin MakinM. Makin57
M
7
M
50Dennis BeckhamD. Beckham
Ivan PottsI. Potts55
M
8
M
48Aaron DrakeA. Drake
Damien LumsdonD. Lumsdon55
A
9
A
70Artur NevesA. Neves
Jason AllmanJ. Allman53
A
10
A
60Mark LaverM. Laver
Nwankwo BrambleN. Bramble50
A
11
A
55Anthony WoodgateA. Woodgate
 
Leon RöslerL. Rösler55
D
12
A
53Jorge QuaresmaJ. Quaresma
Ian WeirI. Weir54
M
13
D
51Jacob CampbellJ. Campbell
Lee PetersL. Peters53
G
14
A
50Richard SturridgeR. Sturridge

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,414 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the match underway!
3.56
Gavin Mercer 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!
4.18
Mervin Makin flicks a high ball forward to Damien Lumsdon who takes it down. Damien Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
8.24
Aaron Drake flicks a high pass forward. Mark Laver controls it well on his chest. Mark Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
12.45
Fredrik Barrett passes the ball forward to Jason Allman. Jason Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.19
Aaron Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Woodgate. Anthony Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.46
John Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin whips in a cross ball towards Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
21.16
Nicholas Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Drake. Kemal Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Woodgate. Anthony Woodgate knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mark Laver is offside!
27.01
Mervin Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon plays a quick one-two with Jason Allman and rushes in on goal... Damien Lumsdon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.05
Lee Seaman plays the ball forward to Nicholas Vassell. Without breaking stride, Nicholas Vassell plays the ball forward to Anthony Woodgate. Anthony Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
30.43
Lee Seaman passes the ball forward to Tommy Flintlock. Tommy Flintlock sees space and advances. Tommy Flintlock plays a scrappy one-two with Aaron Drake and advances towards the goal... Tommy Flintlock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Tommy Flintlock scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
39.46
With vision, Alan Castro plays the ball forward to Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett hits a low pass to Jason Allman. Jason Allman finds some space and shoots from distance. Jason Allman scores for Sheffield United!!
45.00
Nicholas Vassell knocks the ball forward to Dennis Beckham. Dennis Beckham shoots from 20 yards. Paul Burbage gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off!
48.10
Lee Seaman sees Nicholas Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Artur Neves collects the pass. Artur Neves plays a one-two with Mark Laver and rushes in on goal... Artur Neves takes a shot at goal. Paul Burbage gets down and covers it.
51.38
George Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon plays a scrappy one-two with Nwankwo Bramble and advances towards the goal... Damien Lumsdon rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.06
George Boateng flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Barrett who takes it down. Fredrik Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon skips past Lee Seaman! Damien Lumsdon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Andy Rufus.
75.58
Ivan Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin passes the ball forward but Damien Lumsdon is offside!
78.34
Dennis Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Neves. Artur Neves plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Woodgate and stumbles forward towards the goal... Artur Neves tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Paul Burbage. Excellent save.
83.49
Dennis Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Woodgate who brings the ball under control. Anthony Woodgate knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kemal Drake is offside!
84.04
With some swift thinking, Lee Seaman plays the ball forward to Dennis Beckham. Dennis Beckham makes a simple pass to Anthony Woodgate. Anthony Woodgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
85.29
Alan Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin hits a low pass to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
32.1%
41%
26.9%

Scorers
Jason Allman 39
Damien Lumsdon 51
Tommy Flintlock 30

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

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

1.Andy Rufus (GK)
6
2.Cristiano Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Tommy Flintlock (DEF)goal scored
9
4.Lee Seaman (DEF)
6
5.Kemal Drake (MID)
6
6.Nicholas Vassell (MID)
7
7.Dennis Beckham (MID)
7
8.Aaron Drake (MID)
7
9.Artur Neves (ATT)
6
10.Mark Laver (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Woodgate (ATT)
6
 
12.Jorge Quaresma (ATT)
0
13.Jacob Campbell (DEF)
0
14.Richard Sturridge (ATT)
0