Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,307 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sheffield United and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the match underway!
6.54
Lomano Collymore takes it forward alone. Lomano Collymore chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Murray. Darren Murray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ian Adams manages to gather it comfortably.
10.39
Simon Fortune takes it forward alone. Simon Fortune shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ian Adams.
15.28
Adrian Davies makes a simple pass to Malcolm Rufus. Malcolm Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.27
Paul Stockdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Fortune. Simon Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Black. George Black knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Platt.
21.44
Lomano Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Black. George Black plays a perfect one-two with Darren Murray and rushes in on goal... George Black shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.00
Nicholas Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, George Black. George Black knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.08
Darren Mccann advances with the ball. Darren Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Smithe. Richard Smithe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
30.43
Danny Mcgovern hacks Simon Fortune from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.21
Tomas Carvalho threads the ball through to Darren Murray. Darren Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Scholes.
38.46
Lomano Collymore knocks the ball forward to Darren Murray. Darren Murray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Black but he's offside!
44.01
Nwankwo Hapgood barges into Nicholas Waters. The referee calls over Nwankwo Hapgood and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Waters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off the second half!
53.50
Tomas Carvalho threads the ball through to George Black. George Black plays a perfect one-two with Darren Murray and rushes in on goal... George Black rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.05
Craig Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Murray. Darren Murray shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.06
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
77.05
Nicholas Waters catches Danny Mcgovern on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicholas Waters and warns him to calm down! Danny Mcgovern gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.04
Danny Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Rufus. Malcolm Rufus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George George.
81.06
Sheffield United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Milton Keynes Dons's defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to George Black of Sheffield United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 79.3103448275862 vs 20.6896551724138
Play Area
Home team third: 17.24%, Midfield: 53.45%, Away team third: 29.31%

Scorers