Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Stoke CityStoke City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Scott BowerS. Bower54
G
1
G
59John VenusJ. Venus
Mick ArmstrongM. Armstrong69
D
2
D
70Christian LindnerC. Lindner
Brian LoweB. Lowe60
D
3captain
D
65Alioune MarletA. Marlet
Trevor StuartT. Stuart54
D
4
D
64Anthony PallisterA. Pallister
Craig GoldbergC. Goldberg78
M
5
M
56Mick KasperM. Kasper
Francis DaviesF. Davies70
M
captain6
M
54Matthias MorlockM. Morlock
Shaun TaylorS. Taylor69
M
7
M
53Gary PeckhamG. Peckham
Sol LaycockS. Laycock50
M
8
M
52Marvin WestwoodM. Westwood
Albert BravoA. Bravo68
A
9
A
63Nwankwo GreavesN. Greaves
David van den BergD. van den Berg66
A
10
A
58Simon HenryS. Henry
Paolo SimonsenP. Simonsen55
A
11
A
54Alfred CharltonA. Charlton
 
Bill SinclairB. Sinclair51
A
12
D
59Henry FletcherH. Fletcher
Luke BenjaminL. Benjamin50
D
13
G
57Zerbini MazzoccoZ. Mazzocco
Gavin PlowrightG. Plowright50
M
14
D
57Ruben TeixeiraR. Teixeira

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,274 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Salako.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the match underway!
2.37
Francis Davies sees David van den Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David van den Berg knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paolo Simonsen is offside!
3.40
Shaun Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
10.10
Shaun Taylor knocks the ball forward to David van den Berg. David van den Berg shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
15.27
Matthias Morlock barges into Francis Davies. The referee calls over Matthias Morlock and shows him a yellow card! Francis Davies grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.06
With great vision, Gary Peckham plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves runs straight at the defence! Nwankwo Greaves takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Scott Bower!
21.54
Gary Peckham knocks the ball forward to Simon Henry. Simon Henry shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.24
Showing composure, Marvin Westwood plays the ball forward to Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.50
Gary Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.22
Brian Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Taylor controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Shaun Taylor plays the ball forward to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen plays a one-two with David van den Berg and rushes in on goal... Paolo Simonsen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
33.14
Gary Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Nwankwo Greaves plays the ball forward to Alfred Charlton who has made a great run into the box. Alfred Charlton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.28
Gary Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Henry. Simon Henry shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.36
Sol Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards David van den Berg. David van den Berg knocks the ball goalwards with his head. John Venus comfortably punches it away to safety.
45.00
Francis Davies flicks a high pass forward. David van den Berg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David van den Berg plays a quick one-two with Paolo Simonsen and rushes in on goal... David van den Berg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. John Venus is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
48.59
Anthony Pallister barges into Albert Bravo. Anthony Pallister is warned by the referee! Albert Bravo runs off the knock.
53.20
Trevor Stuart flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Laycock. Sol Laycock advances with the ball. Sol Laycock tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.33
Matthias Morlock flicks a high pass forward to Simon Henry who brings the ball under control. Simon Henry shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Henry!
61.37
Craig Goldberg makes a simple pass to Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo cuts inside the box! Albert Bravo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.00
Craig Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to David van den Berg. David van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Venus who gathers it comfortably.
67.58
Shaun Taylor darts forward. Shaun Taylor shoots from long range. It curls slightly but John Venus manages to gather it.
81.57
Francis Davies comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Morlock. The referee calls over Francis Davies and warns him to calm down! Matthias Morlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.50
Shaun Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, David van den Berg. David van den Berg threads the ball through to Paolo Simonsen but he's offside!
84.33
Sol Laycock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Stoke City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
26%
46.8%
27.3%

Scorers
David van den Berg 45
Albert Bravo 61
Simon Henry 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Bravo of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Scott Bower (GK)
6
2.Mick Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Brian Lowe (DEF)
7
4.Trevor Stuart (DEF)
6
5.Craig Goldberg (MID)
7
6.Francis Davies (MID)
6
7.Shaun Taylor (MID)
8
8.Sol Laycock (MID)
7
9.Albert Bravo (ATT)goal scored
9
10.David van den Berg (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paolo Simonsen (ATT)
7
 
12.Bill Sinclair (ATT)
0
13.Luke Benjamin (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Plowright (MID)
0

1.John Venus (GK)
7
2.Christian Lindner (DEF)
6
3.Alioune Marlet (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Pallister (DEF)
6
5.Mick Kasper (MID)
6
6.Matthias Morlock (MID)yellow card
6
7.Gary Peckham (MID)
7
8.Marvin Westwood (MID)
6
9.Nwankwo Greaves (ATT)
7
10.Simon Henry (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alfred Charlton (ATT)
6
 
12.Henry Fletcher (DEF)
0
13.Zerbini Mazzocco (GK)
0
14.Ruben Teixeira (DEF)
0