Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nick LinekerN. Lineker50
G
1
G
45Robert StewartR. Stewart
Oleg McleodO. Mcleod60
D
2
D
53Richard BartonR. Barton
Nicholas TolleyN. Tolley56
D
3
D
48Dion LuzhnyD. Luzhny
Cristian TriuzziC. Triuzzi50
D
4captain
D
45Adam KahnA. Kahn
Sergio MachlasS. Machlas47
D
5
D
38Gavin RobsonG. Robson
Niccolo InsleyN. Insley51
M
captain6
M
57Danny ThatcherD. Thatcher
Joe CookeJ. Cooke46
M
7
M
51Isaiah SheringhamI. Sheringham
Alexandre FonsecaA. Fonseca46
M
8
M
50Kemal HamiltonK. Hamilton
Rio CarrickR. Carrick38
M
9
M
49Gavin Le SauxG. Le Saux
Warren AndrewsW. Andrews49
A
10
A
49Marc KasperM. Kasper
Mark KitsonM. Kitson42
A
11
A
38Robert KeaneR. Keane
 
Shaun DeaneS. Deane46
G
12
M
44Eddie DoddE. Dodd
Francis AthertonF. Atherton46
D
13
M
44Ross WeaverR. Weaver
Gary BoertienG. Boertien45
G
14
M
43Craig WilliamsonC. Williamson

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,277 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Howells.


0.00
Sheffield United get the match underway!
2.22
Nicholas Tolley picks a pass forward to Joe Cooke. Joe Cooke threads the ball through to Rio Carrick. Rio Carrick rushes past Adam Kahn! Rio Carrick shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Adam Kahn.
3.53
Rio Carrick takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Mark Kitson takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.12
Oleg Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Fonseca. Alexandre Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Kitson. Mark Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dion Luzhny.
8.27
Adam Kahn barges into Warren Andrews. The referee calls over Adam Kahn and warns him to calm down! Warren Andrews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.31
Alexandre Fonseca takes a short throw-in bringing Nicholas Tolley into play. Nicholas Tolley makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Tolley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.21
Sergio Machlas sees Alexandre Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Alexandre Fonseca plays the ball forward to Mark Kitson. Mark Kitson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.56
Adam Kahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Thatcher. Danny Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Kemal Hamilton. Kemal Hamilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Tolley.
38.24
Sergio Machlas makes a strong solo run forward. Sergio Machlas sees Warren Andrews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Andrews knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dion Luzhny.
39.21
Danny Thatcher makes a probing pass to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Robert Keane. Robert Keane makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.55
Cristian Triuzzi comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Sheringham. The referee calls over Cristian Triuzzi and warns him to calm down! Isaiah Sheringham 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. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
51.27
Isaiah Sheringham decides to run forward with the ball. Isaiah Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Lineker who gathers it comfortably.
53.56
Cristian Triuzzi makes a probing pass to Joe Cooke. Joe Cooke sees Mark Kitson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Kitson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.24
Huddersfield Town are keeping most of the possession.
66.10
Kemal Hamilton flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.22
Alexandre Fonseca hits a low pass to Warren Andrews. Warren Andrews knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Kahn.
71.39
Alexandre Fonseca sees Niccolo Insley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Insley lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Andrews. Warren Andrews makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Robert Stewart. Excellent save.
78.08
Niccolo Insley sees space and advances. Niccolo Insley threads the ball through to Rio Carrick. Rio Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Andrews. Warren Andrews shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Robert Stewart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.10
Gavin Robson flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Le Saux comfortably collects the pass. Gavin Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Keane. Robert Keane whips in a cross ball towards Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
84.51
Rio Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Insley. Niccolo Insley knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Andrews. Warren Andrews makes a looping header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Dion Luzhny. That should have been a goal!
85.56
Adam Kahn makes a probing pass to Kemal Hamilton. Kemal Hamilton sees Robert Keane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Tolley.
87.06
Isaiah Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Hamilton. Kemal Hamilton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Sheffield United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
26.7%
48%
25.3%

Scorers
Warren Andrews 78
Robert Keane 39
Kemal Hamilton 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Hamilton of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Nick Lineker (GK)
6
2.Oleg Mcleod (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Tolley (DEF)
7
4.Cristian Triuzzi (DEF)
6
5.Sergio Machlas (DEF)
7
6.Niccolo Insley (MID)
7
7.Joe Cooke (MID)
6
8.Alexandre Fonseca (MID)
7
9.Rio Carrick (MID)
8
10.Warren Andrews (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Mark Kitson (ATT)
6
 
12.Shaun Deane (GK)
0
13.Francis Atherton (DEF)
0
14.Gary Boertien (GK)
0

1.Robert Stewart (GK)
7
2.Richard Barton (DEF)
6
3.Dion Luzhny (DEF)
7
4.Adam Kahn (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Robson (DEF)
6
6.Danny Thatcher (MID)
6
7.Isaiah Sheringham (MID)
8
8.Kemal Hamilton (MID)goal scored
9
9.Gavin Le Saux (MID)
6
10.Marc Kasper (ATT)
7
11.Robert Keane (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Eddie Dodd (MID)
0
13.Ross Weaver (MID)
0
14.Craig Williamson (MID)
0