Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 4,830 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Harrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Harrison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Doncaster Rovers kick off!
6.21
0-0Stephen Guppy threads a neat ball through to Sol Peters. Sol Peters runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sol Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Gimenez who gathers it comfortably.
10.56
Roberto Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Dave Coppinger collects the pass. Dave Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.46
1-0Alexander Henry hits a low pass to Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Albert Gimenez had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
15.30
1-0Titus Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo De Palma collects the pass. Giampaolo De Palma lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Cooke. Frank Cooke whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.24
1-0Alexander Henry hits a low pass to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger shoots from long range. Albert Gimenez gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
20.14
Roberto Hidalgo sees Scott Hitchcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.40
1-0Tony Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger makes a pass forward but Scott Hitchcock is yards offside!
24.17
Anthony Stuart threads a neat ball through to Craig Elliott. Craig Elliott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.01
1-0Titus Hurst makes a simple pass to James Newby. James Newby plays a scrappy one-two with Giampaolo De Palma and stumbles forward towards the goal... Philippe Abardonado clumsily knocks into James Newby. James Newby appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
34.03
Alexander Henry makes a simple pass to Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Hitchcock through on goal. Scott Hitchcock shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
36.11
Alexander Henry surges forward with the ball. Alexander Henry makes a probing pass between the defence to Scott Hitchcock. Some good footwork from Scott Hitchcock provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.03
Titus Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma plays a scrappy one-two with James Newby and advances towards the goal... Giampaolo De Palma shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Marco De Palma has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Sol Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger cuts inside the box! Dave Coppinger cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
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. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield United kick off the second half!
47.37
Roberto Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.29
Philippe Abardonado hits a low pass to Roberto Hidalgo. Roberto Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd rushes past Yohann Padovani! Some silky footwork from Richard Dodd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.44
Yohann Padovani threads a neat ball through to Craig Elliott. Craig Elliott passes the ball forward to Frank Cooke. Frank Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.43
2-1Andy McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Tony Potts who brings the ball under control. Tony Potts hits a low pass to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock rushes past Joao Vieira! Some silky footwork from Scott Hitchcock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Yohann Padovani is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
72.50
Dean Power surges forward with the ball. Dean Power plays a scrappy one-two with Giampaolo De Palma and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Dean Power provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
73.47
2-1Roberto Hidalgo catches Craig Elliott on the ankles. Roberto Hidalgo is shown the yellow card! Craig Elliott runs off the knock.
75.31
Sol Peters makes a simple pass to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Craig Elliott threads a neat ball through to James Newby. James Newby shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Dave Coppinger of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marco De Palma (GK)
6
2. Andy McManaman (DEF)
6
3. Philippe Abardonado (DEF)
7
4. Stephen Guppy (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Hidalgo (MID)
6
6. Alexander Henry (MID)
8
7. Sol Peters (MID)
7
8. Tony Potts (MID)
6
9. Dave Coppinger (ATT)
9
10. Richard Dodd (ATT)
9
11. Scott Hitchcock (ATT)
7
12. David Potts (GK)
0
13. Ashley Matthews (MID)
0
14. George Sheringham (ATT)
0
1. Albert Gimenez (GK)
7
2. Joao Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Yohann Padovani (DEF)
6
4. Tim Powell (DEF)
6
5. Anthony Stuart (DEF)
7
6. Titus Hurst (MID)
6
7. Dean Power (MID)
6
8. Craig Elliott (MID)
6
9. Giampaolo De Palma (ATT)
8
10. James Newby (ATT)
6
11. Frank Cooke (ATT)
6
12. Brendan Benali (GK)
0
13. Fredrik Kitson (GK)
0
14. Marcus Bramble (ATT)
0