Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
Marc Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards plays a perfect one-two with Harvey Clarke and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Richards shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.31
Simon Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, George Black. George Black goes all the way! George Black shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.58
Marc Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marques Pereira Heaumet.
22.12
Marques Pereira Heaumet flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Waters. Nicholas Waters takes it forward alone. Nicholas Waters shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.38
Nicholas Waters advances with the ball. Nicholas Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.10
Craig Batty passes the ball forward to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.37
Chris Anderton catches Craig Batty on the ankles. Chris Anderton is given a warning by the referee! Craig Batty hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.58
Sylvain Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards shoots from distance. Sylvain Richards scores for Bradford City!!
44.22
Craig Batty chips the ball to his team mate, George Black. George Black finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for George Black!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Bradford City start the second half!
47.30
Sylvain Simonsen passes the ball forward to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.08
Marques Pereira Heaumet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Collymore. Lomano Collymore flicks the ball to his team mate, George Black. George Black whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.05
Nicholas Waters barges into Sylvain Simonsen. Nicholas Waters is given a warning by the referee! Sylvain Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.05
Adrian Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Simonsen. Sylvain Simonsen makes a beautiful solo run. Sylvain Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.27
Paul Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho takes it forward alone. Tomas Carvalho passes the ball forward but Nigel Grimandi is offside!
61.38
Lomano Collymore surges forward with the ball. Lomano Collymore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Grimandi but he's offside!
67.04
Simon Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, George Black. George Black knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.58
Sylvain Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Dixon. Sylvain Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
81.02
Marc Beckham brings the ball forward. Marc Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Ferdinand who gathers it comfortably.
84.20
Chris Anderton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Chris Anderton flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Dixon. Sylvain Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Stockdale.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


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

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 58.8235294117647 vs 41.1764705882353
Play Area
Home team third: 26.47%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 23.53%