Match Report
| Sheffield United | Sheffield United |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alistair Thomson | A. Thomson |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Gareth Burbage | G. Burbage | |||||||||
| Mike Green | M. Green | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Alan Hulme | A. Hulme | |||||||||
| Patrick Stamp | P. Stamp | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Ben Standing | B. Standing | |||||||||
| Eddie Etherington | E. Etherington | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Richard Lawton | R. Lawton | |||||||||
| Marcus Draper | M. Draper | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Kieron Kahn | K. Kahn | |||||||||
| Morten Beck | M. Beck |  | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 |  | Ricardo Ribeiro | R. Ribeiro | |||||||||
| Adam Robinson | A. Robinson | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 |  | Johan Ferri | J. Ferri | |||||||||
| Carlton Barry | C. Barry | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Brendan Weir | B. Weir | |||||||||
| Leon Bowyer | L. Bowyer | | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 46 | | Jonathan Peters | J. Peters | |||||||||
| Ross Unsworth | R. Unsworth | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Marc Bridge | M. Bridge | |||||||||
| Daniel Murrin | D. Murrin | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Marc Bridge | M. Bridge | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,290 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United get the match underway!
2.02
0-0Morten Beck comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Kahn. Morten Beck is given a warning by the referee! Kieron Kahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.24
0-1Johan Ferri makes a probing pass to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.08
0-1Alan Hulme makes a beautiful solo run. Alan Hulme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.08
0-1Johan Ferri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Etherington.
20.51
Johan Ferri knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
30.44
0-1Brendan Weir catches Morten Beck on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morten Beck stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.51
0-1Eddie Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Robinson. Adam Robinson threads the ball through to Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.42
Adam Robinson threads the ball through to Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.21
Eddie Etherington advances with the ball. Eddie Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
40.22
Kieron Kahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Weir. Brendan Weir threads the ball through to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Stamp.
45.00
Mike Green knocks the ball forward to Adam Robinson. Adam Robinson decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Port Vale kick off!
51.05
Marcus Draper makes a simple pass to Adam Robinson. Adam Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Lawton.
54.06
1-1Sheffield United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Port Vale's defence.
59.22
Brendan Weir makes a simple pass to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge goes all the way! Marc Bridge shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.02
Ben Standing makes a simple pass to Johan Ferri. Johan Ferri kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge plays a perfect one-two with Marc Bridge and rushes in on goal... Marc Bridge makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alistair Thomson easily smothers it.
69.31
Carlton Barry knocks the ball forward to Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.29
Brendan Weir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge goes all the way! Marc Bridge takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
77.49
Adam Robinson passes the ball forward to Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Kahn.
78.30
Johan Ferri comes in with a late challenge on Adam Robinson. The referee calls over Johan Ferri and shows him a yellow card! Adam Robinson runs off the knock.
79.41
Brendan Weir brings the ball forward. Brendan Weir tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
24.6%
56.5%
18.8%
Scorers