Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert StewartR. Stewart45
G
1
G
42Graham BeagrieG. Beagrie
Richard BartonR. Barton53
D
2
D
54John Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Dion LuzhnyD. Luzhny49
D
3
D
54Lee BlakeL. Blake
Adam KahnA. Kahn45
D
4
D
52Warren MercerW. Mercer
Gavin RobsonG. Robson38
D
5
D
49Nigel MooreN. Moore
Danny ThatcherD. Thatcher57
M
6
M
55Sebastiano ArtisticoS. Artistico
Isaiah SheringhamI. Sheringham51
M
captain7
M
52Ian CookeI. Cooke
Kemal HamiltonK. Hamilton50
M
8
M
47Edward BoatengE. Boateng
Gavin Le SauxG. Le Saux49
M
9captain
M
38Neil BallN. Ball
Marc KasperM. Kasper49
A
10
A
51Mike DrydenM. Dryden
Robert KeaneR. Keane38
A
11
A
50Glynn SimonsenG. Simonsen
 
Eddie DoddE. Dodd44
M
12
D
47Gareth HarrisonG. Harrison
Ross WeaverR. Weaver44
M
13
A
46Dean GallagherD. Gallagher
Craig WilliamsonC. Williamson43
M
14
A
41Carl JeffersC. Jeffers

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 9,187 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield United and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Byrne.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the first half underway!
8.35
Mike Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen skips past Isaiah Sheringham! Glynn Simonsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Robert Stewart gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
10.19
Robert Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.42
Nigel Moore flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cooke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Cooke threads the ball through to Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Robert Stewart smothers it!
16.43
Ian Cooke flicks a high ball forward to Mike Dryden who takes it down. Mike Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.23
Lee Blake knocks the ball forward to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Artistico. Sebastiano Artistico knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.10
Edward Boateng catches Isaiah Sheringham on the ankles. The referee calls over Edward Boateng and warns him to calm down! Isaiah Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.36
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.52
Isaiah Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Danny Thatcher controls it well on his chest. Danny Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Graham Beagrie.
41.40
Corner kick to Sheffield United. Danny Thatcher plays it short to Gavin Le Saux. Lee Blake comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
45.00
Gavin Robson flicks a high pass forward. Richard Barton collects the pass. Richard Barton knocks the ball forward to Robert Keane. Robert Keane shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
49.57
Glynn Simonsen sees space and advances. Glynn Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.05
Edward Boateng makes a simple pass to Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Simonsen. Richard Barton catches Glynn Simonsen on the ankles. Glynn Simonsen appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
57.55
With great vision, Adam Kahn plays the ball forward to Robert Keane. Robert Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
60.20
Nigel Moore surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Nigel Moore laces a weighted ball forward to Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen advances inside the box! Glynn Simonsen rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.59
John Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Ian Cooke. Showing composure, Ian Cooke laces a through ball forward to Edward Boateng. Edward Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
65.21
Glynn Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Dryden. Mike Dryden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper, Robert Stewart, sees it late!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
69.25
Kemal Hamilton clumsily knocks into Sebastiano Artistico. The referee calls over Kemal Hamilton and warns him to calm down! Sebastiano Artistico runs off the knock.
71.20
Edward Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.20
Ian Cooke catches Isaiah Sheringham on the ankles. Ian Cooke is warned by the referee! Isaiah Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.15
Adam Kahn knocks the ball forward to Kemal Hamilton. Kemal Hamilton makes an attacking run forward. Kemal Hamilton whips in a cross ball towards Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper powers a header at goal. Graham Beagrie gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
77.33
Robert Keane comes in with a late challenge on Ian Cooke. The referee calls over Robert Keane and shows him a yellow card! Ian Cooke stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.30
John Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Artistico. Sebastiano Artistico knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Simonsen. Glynn Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Gavin Robson flicks a high pass forward. Robert Keane collects the pass. Robert Keane flicks a high pass forward. Marc Kasper collects the pass. Marc Kasper plays a quick one-two with Robert Keane and rushes in on goal... Marc Kasper tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

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

Possession
38.9%
61.1%
Play Area
31.9%
51.4%
16.7%

Scorers
Marc Kasper 90
Mike Dryden 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Simonsen of Bristol Rovers

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

1.Graham Beagrie (GK)
6
2.John Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3.Lee Blake (DEF)
6
4.Warren Mercer (DEF)
6
5.Nigel Moore (DEF)
7
6.Sebastiano Artistico (MID)
6
7.Ian Cooke (MID)
6
8.Edward Boateng (MID)
6
9.Neil Ball (MID)
6
10.Mike Dryden (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Glynn Simonsen (ATT)
9
 
12.Gareth Harrison (DEF)
0
13.Dean Gallagher (ATT)
0
14.Carl Jeffers (ATT)
0