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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,892 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.


0.00
The first half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
4.13
George Sheringham hacks Adam Palmer from behind! The referee warns George Sheringham to calm down! Adam Palmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.00
Stephen Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Henry. Alexander Henry threads a neat ball through to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards George Sheringham. George Sheringham connects with a diving header. George Redknapp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.33
Matt Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thatcher controls it well on his chest. Nigel Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
12.37
Alexander Henry makes a probing pass to George Sheringham. George Sheringham rushes past Niccolo Vassell! George Sheringham takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.18
Matt Inglis hits a low pass to George Sheringham. George Sheringham shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.03
Niccolo Vassell passes the ball forward to Phil Moncur. Phil Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. David Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.54
Alexander Henry flicks the ball to his team mate, George Sheringham. George Sheringham cuts inside the box! George Sheringham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving George Redknapp with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United! That's his third!
36.57
Leon Boertien clumsily knocks into Matt Inglis. The referee calls over Leon Boertien and shows him a yellow card! Matt Inglis runs off the knock.
40.41
Andy McManaman receives the ball from a throw-in from Stephen Guppy. Andy McManaman flicks a high ball forward to Matt Inglis who gracefully takes it down. Matt Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Scott Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Scott Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
42.34
Phil Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Matt Inglis. Phil Moncur is given a warning by the referee! Matt Inglis runs off the knock.
45.00
Alexander Henry threads a neat ball through to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
47.07
Stephen Guppy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Henry. Alexander Henry threads a neat ball through to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher edges inside the box! Nigel Thatcher tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
48.16
Roberto Hidalgo hits a low pass to George Sheringham. George Sheringham skips past Niccolo Vassell! George Sheringham takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.11
Andy McManaman knocks the ball forward to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.57
Alexander Henry flicks the ball to his team mate, George Sheringham. George Sheringham advances inside the box! George Sheringham shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Niccolo Vassell. Excellent block.
57.33
Phil Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Walker controls it well on his chest. Marvin Walker cuts inside the box! Andy McManaman hacks Marvin Walker from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.23
Phil Moncur chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Benali. Danny Benali makes a probing pass to David Dixon but he's offside!
60.25
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Sylvain Robinson replacing Danny Benali .
63.51
Andy McManaman makes a simple pass to Alexander Henry. Alexander Henry kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.22
Alexander Henry makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Henry knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving George Redknapp with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
73.12
Leon Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. David Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
77.52
Alexander Henry kicks a strong pass forward to George Sheringham. George Sheringham shoots from long range. George Redknapp easily gets down and covers it.
81.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy McManaman picks a pass forward to Ashley Matthews. Ashley Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thatcher collects the pass. Nigel Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
84.41
Leon Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. David Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 69.5652173913043 vs 30.4347826086957
Play Area
Home team third: 23.19%, Midfield: 46.38%, Away team third: 30.43%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Sheringham of Sheffield United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Stephen Guppy (DEF)
6
6
6
8
7. Matt Inglis (MID)
6
6
8
10. Scott Hitchcock (ATT)
6

12. David Potts (GK)
0
13. Tony Potts (MID)
0
14. Richard Dodd (ATT)
0

2. Adam Palmer (DEF)
6
3. Francis Mills (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Phil Moncur (MID)
6
7. Leon Boertien (MID)
5
6
9. Marvin Walker (ATT)
6
10. David Dixon (ATT)
6
11. Danny Benali (ATT)
6

12. Graham Riggott (ATT)
0
13. Carl Moss (ATT)
0