Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Latinos 305 |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 8,095 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
3.52
0-0Francis Davies makes a probing pass to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
4.56
0-0Brian Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Davies. With a delightful solo run, Francis Davies stretches the opposition's defence. Francis Davies sees Albert Bravo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Albert Bravo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.22
Darl Zijm makes a probing pass to Youssouf Roche. Youssouf Roche flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Carcedo who takes it down. Eduardo Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
9.29
Adam Davis threads a neat ball through to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
10.42
Youssouf Roche flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Carcedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Carcedo shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.51
0-0Eduardo Carcedo hacks Mick Armstrong from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Carcedo and warns him to calm down! Mick Armstrong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.30
Youssouf Roche chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
18.18
Francis Davies flicks a high pass forward. Albert Bravo collects the pass. Albert Bravo makes a simple pass, allowing Paolo Simonsen to run into the box. Paolo Simonsen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.06
0-0Alan Huckerby hoofs the ball up the pitch. Richard Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.27
Brian Lowe volleys a long ball forward. David van den Berg shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.49
0-1Youssouf Roche advances with the ball. Youssouf Roche threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Jean Bekrar provides some space. He shoots at goal. Scott Bower is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.43
Mick Armstrong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Taylor. Shaun Taylor surges forward with the ball. Shaun Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo makes a convincing header but Ferdinand Daylly reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
0-1Adam Davis makes a probing pass to Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Bekrar but the referee indicates it's offside!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
47.49
0-1Youssouf Roche makes a probing pass to Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Trevor Stuart's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
48.53
0-1Youssouf Roche takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Craig Goldberg reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
49.29
Youssouf Roche sees Richard Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Inglis shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Inglis!
60.56
Youssouf Roche knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.28
Adam Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Scott Bower!
71.20
Shaun Taylor sees Paolo Simonsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
72.13
Adam Davis makes a probing pass to Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo threads the ball through to Jean Bekrar but he's offside!
73.03
Francis Davies makes an attacking run forward. Francis Davies lofts in a cross ball towards David van den Berg. David van den Berg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
77.40
Adam Davis flicks a high pass forward. Jean Bekrar collects the pass. Jean Bekrar finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
81.08
Mick Armstrong pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mick Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Albert Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Bravo edges inside the box! Albert Bravo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.41
Darl Zijm laces a through ball forward to Adam Davis. Adam Davis surges forward with the ball. Adam Davis shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
87.49
Alan Huckerby advances with the ball. Alan Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Jean Bekrar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Bekrar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Trevor Stuart.
89.10
Darl Zijm flicks a high pass forward. Youssouf Roche controls it well on his chest. Youssouf Roche makes a probing pass to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
Shaun Taylor flicks a high pass forward. David van den Berg collects the pass. David van den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ferdinand Daylly had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Youssouf Roche of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Bower (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mick Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Lowe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Trevor Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Goldberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Shaun Taylor (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sol Laycock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Albert Bravo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | David van den Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paolo Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bill Sinclair (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luke Benjamin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Plowright (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ferdinand Daylly (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ugo Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darl Zijm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alan Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Davis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Youssouf Roche (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Rafael Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean Bekrar (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Richard Inglis (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Eduardo Carcedo (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Seth Konchesky (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paolo Oliver (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |