Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Leyton Orient. A crowd of 8,762 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.
0.00
0-0Leyton Orient start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.32
0-0Darius Mccann makes a strong solo run forward. Darius Mccann makes a simple pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon skips past Dean Jackson! Fredrik Dixon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.18
0-0Gerhard Eberle hacks Stefan Schönenborn from behind! The referee calls over Gerhard Eberle and warns him to calm down! Stefan Schönenborn stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.44
Steve Fowler advances with the ball. Steve Fowler shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.05
Scott Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon edges inside the box! Clive Gordon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
15.07
Gerhard Eberle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.12
1-0Scott Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.22
1-0Scott Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Dixon who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Dixon skips past James Rufus! Fredrik Dixon tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by James Rufus.
34.52
Malcolm Grimandi catches Scott Sherwood on the ankles. Malcolm Grimandi is given a warning by the referee! Scott Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.12
Scott Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn rushes past James Rufus! Stefan Schönenborn tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.11
2-0Darius Mccann runs forward with the ball. Darius Mccann plays the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks the ball forward to Clive Gordon but the linesmans flag is up. 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. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
48.33
2-0Scott Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shoots from 25 yards. Harry Lumsdon gets down and covers it.
53.13
Malcolm Grimandi clumsily knocks into Steve Fowler. Malcolm Grimandi is warned by the referee again! Steve Fowler runs off the knock.
54.18
Malcolm Grimandi sees Nwankwo Jeffers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Jeffers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
55.20
Steve Fowler threads the ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.09
Ledley Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Steve Fowler controls it well on his chest. Steve Fowler makes an attacking run forward. Steve Fowler runs straight at the defence! Steve Fowler takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
59.08
Stefan Schönenborn barges into James Rufus. The referee warns Stefan Schönenborn to calm down! James Rufus stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.09
Alexander Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.05
2-0Carlos Menendez catches Scott Sherwood on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.26
Scott Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
75.20
Scott Sherwood kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus hits a low pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fredrik Dixon!
81.14
Steve Fowler hits a low pass to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.22
Darius Mccann makes a probing pass to Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Venus knocks the ball forward to Stefan Schönenborn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.40
Steve Fowler catches Carlos Menendez on the ankles. Steve Fowler is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Malcolm Grimandi plays the ball forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe skips past Chris Summerbell! Allan Agathe rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Dixon of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stefan Arendt (GK)
6
2. Ledley Thompson (DEF)
6
3. Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
4. Darius Mccann (DEF)
7
5. Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
6
6. Steve Fowler (MID)
7
7. Scott Sherwood (MID)
8
8. Clive Gordon (MID)
8
9. Stefan Schönenborn (ATT)
8
10. Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
9
11. Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
12. Rafael Crespo (GK)
0
13. Anthony Southgate (DEF)
0
14. Alistair Fenton (MID)
0
1. Harry Lumsdon (GK)
6
2. James Rufus (DEF)
6
3. Gerhard Eberle (DEF)
6
4. Dean Jackson (DEF)
6
5. Brian Palmer (DEF)
6
6. Carlos Menendez (MID)
5
7. Malcolm Grimandi (MID)
6
8. Dean Newton (ATT)
6
9. Stuart Joseph (ATT)
6
10. Allan Agathe (ATT)
6
11. Nwankwo Jeffers (ATT)
6
12. Lee Taylor (GK)
0
13. Matt Lawrence (GK)
0
14. Cristiano Postiga (GK)
0