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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 4,556 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leicester City get the match underway!
3.27
0-0Francis May takes it forward alone. Francis May flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
4.41
0-0Adam Robinson catches Francis May on the ankles. Adam Robinson is warned by the referee! Francis May hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.35
0-1Rui Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon goes all the way! Paolo Salmon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.25
0-1Eddie Etherington passes the ball forward to Morten Beck. Morten Beck deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Wetherall.
18.26
Rui Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Lee. Dennis Lee shoots from distance but it flies wide!
21.51
Phil Powell chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon goes all the way! Paolo Salmon shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.00
Adam Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin shoots from long range but it is miles over!
26.32
Patrick Stamp makes a probing pass to Adam Robinson. Adam Robinson passes the ball forward to Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin goes all the way! Daniel Murrin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.42
Adam Robinson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth goes all the way! Ross Unsworth tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.27
0-2Phil Powell makes a probing pass to Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alistair Thomson!
40.58
Francis May flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
Eddie Etherington plays a long ball forward. Leon Bowyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Danny Oakes manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
49.36
Mervin Sharpe kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Campos. Rui Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Rui Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Green.
51.26
0-2Sheffield United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.15
Rui Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.44
0-2Francis May chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Lee. Dennis Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Salmon but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.47
Marcus Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Morten Beck. Morten Beck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.52
Adam Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Unsworth but he's offside!
78.38
Adam Robinson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
81.57
Francis May takes it forward alone. Francis May shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.55
Niccolo Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Campos. Rui Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon goes all the way! Paolo Salmon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paolo Salmon!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
31.2%
48.1%
20.8%
Scorers
| Leon Bowyer 69 | Paolo Salmon 6, 22, 88 |