Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 9,052 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the match underway!
4.16
0-0Ledley Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Billy Bower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Bower threads the ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Schönenborn but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.42
0-0Jason Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
15.55
With vision, Camel Bourmaud plays the ball forward to Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Mccann.
16.03
0-0Jason Standing advances with the ball. Jason Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon makes a looping header on goal but somehow Stefan Arendt manages to keep it out.
20.02
0-0Nwankwo Middleton comes in with a late challenge on Billy Bower. Nwankwo Middleton is given a warning by the referee! Billy Bower runs off the knock.
22.51
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.18
1-0Julian Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.43
Jason Standing flicks a high pass forward to Greg Formon who brings the ball under control. Greg Formon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Scowcroft.
45.00
1-0Abel Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Formon. Greg Formon skips past Alexander Scowcroft! Some good footwork from Greg Formon provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off the second half!
47.09
Ugo Gallagher chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Valente. Abel Valente sees Rodrigo Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
51.32
Jean Francois Barul runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jean Francois Barul tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Stefan Arendt. Excellent save.
53.34
Jean Francois Barul threads the ball through to Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Thompson.
54.14
Julian Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Schönenborn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Schönenborn plays a one-two with Omer Shearer and rushes in on goal... Stefan Schönenborn shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from Oleh Kravtsov keeps it out!
55.19
Jean Francois Barul flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Tavares who takes it down. Rodrigo Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Stefan Arendt had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
61.37
Ugo Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Abel Valente controls it well on his chest. Abel Valente brings the ball forward. Abel Valente whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.22
1-2Omer Shearer barges into Ugo Gallagher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Gallagher runs off the knock.
75.53
Jean Francois Barul brings the ball forward. Jean Francois Barul controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Stefan Arendt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.14
Jean Francois Barul hacks Billy Bower from behind! The referee calls over Jean Francois Barul and warns him to calm down! Billy Bower stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.19
Abel Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
83.44
Greg Formon clumsily knocks into Alexander Scowcroft. The referee calls over Greg Formon and warns him to calm down! Alexander Scowcroft stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.23
Darren Matthews sees Jean Francois Barul in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Francois Barul flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Tavares who takes it down. Rodrigo Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Ugo Gallagher sees Jason Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Standing makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares shoots from distance but Stefan Arendt is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stefan Schönenborn 28 | Greg Formon 55 Rodrigo Tavares 61, 85 Jean Francois Barul 76 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Tavares of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stefan Arendt (GK)
7
2. Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
6
4. Ledley Thompson (DEF)
6
5. Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
6. Julian Ziege (MID)
6
7. Billy Bower (MID)
6
8. Stefan Schönenborn (ATT)
7
9. Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
6
10. Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
11. Omer Shearer (MID)
5
12. Alistair Fenton (MID)
0
13. Steve Fowler (MID)
0
14. Clive Gordon (MID)
0
1. Oleh Kravtsov (GK)
6
2. Darren Matthews (DEF)
6
3. Camel Bourmaud (DEF)
6
4. Darren Vernazza (DEF)
6
5. Ugo Gallagher (DEF)
6
6. Abel Valente (MID)
7
7. Jean Francois Barul (MID)
9
8. Jason Standing (MID)
6
9. Nwankwo Middleton (MID)
5
10. Rodrigo Tavares (ATT)
9
11. Greg Formon (ATT)
8
12. Craig Greening (GK)
0
13. Alan Vassell (ATT)
0
14. Brendan Deane (MID)
0