Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 8,253 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Mcgreal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off and get the match underway!
6.56
0-0Stephen Guppy takes a quick throw-in, which Philippe Abardonado takes on the chest. Philippe Abardonado threads the ball through to Ashley Matthews. Ashley Matthews decides to run forward with the ball. Ashley Matthews makes a simple pass, allowing Dave Coppinger to run into the box. Duncan Mason catches Dave Coppinger on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
8.37
0-0Duncan Mason threads the ball through to Jermaine Newby. Jermaine Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Bento who gathers it comfortably.
10.22
0-1Jermaine Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Spencer Charlton plays the ball forward to Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Guppy.
27.17
0-1Alexander Henry surges forward with the ball. Alexander Henry tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
28.41
Jermaine Newby runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jermaine Newby finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
32.59
Jermaine Newby plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.34
Tommy Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.59
Jermaine Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
48.08
0-1Roberto Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, George Sheringham. George Sheringham skips past Alec Mccall! Some silky footwork from George Sheringham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
53.39
Alexander Henry knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger shoots from long range but it flies wide!
54.18
Tommy Barmby sees Pedro Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Alberto Bento manages to keep it out.
60.43
0-1Cambridge United have made a substitution with Neil Chadwick replacing Tommy Barmby .
66.04
Adam Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Newby who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.11
Jermaine Newby sees Juan-Carlos Velasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.57
Spencer Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinder Condé. Reinder Condé whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.28
Gianluca Lorieri plays the ball forward to Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Reinder Condé who takes it down. Reinder Condé knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.49
Spencer Charlton makes a probing pass to Pedro Gomes. Pedro Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Alberto Bento reads it well. Great keeping!
90.00
0-2Neil Chadwick barges into Ashley Matthews. The referee calls over Neil Chadwick and shows him a yellow card! Ashley Matthews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Juan-Carlos Velasco 10, 79 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Velasco of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alberto Bento (GK)
6
2. Danny Gordon (DEF)
6
3. Philippe Abardonado (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Guppy (DEF)
6
5. Sol Peters (MID)
6
6. Ashley Matthews (MID)
6
7. Alexander Henry (MID)
6
8. Roberto Hidalgo (MID)
6
9. Nigel Thatcher (ATT)
6
10. Dave Coppinger (ATT)
6
11. George Sheringham (ATT)
6
12. Tony Potts (MID)
0
13. Richard Dodd (ATT)
0
14. Andy McManaman (DEF)
0
1. Niccolo Weaver (GK)
6
2. Adam Simonsen (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Mason (DEF)
6
4. Gianluca Lorieri (DEF)
6
5. Alec Mccall (DEF)
6
6. Spencer Charlton (MID)
7
7. Tommy Barmby (MID)
6
8. Jermaine Newby (MID)
7
9. Pedro Gomes (ATT)
6
10. Reinder Condé (ATT)
8
11. Juan-Carlos Velasco (ATT)
9
12. Neil Chadwick (DEF)
5
13. Jonas Kurth (MID)
0
14. Hugo Martins (MID)
0