Match Report
| Sheffield United | Sheffield United |  |  | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | |||||||||||||||||
| Enrico Santoni | E. Santoni |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Sol Sherwood | S. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Benoit Louiron | B. Louiron |  | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 42 | | Glynn Monk | G. Monk | |||||||||
| Tim Boateng | T. Boateng | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Gavin Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Graham Ince | G. Ince | | 56 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 49 | | Terry Edworthy | T. Edworthy | ||||||||
| Ben Christie | B. Christie | | 68 | M | | | 5 | | M | 49 | | Les Christie | L. Christie | ||||||||
| Del Best | D. Best | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Brian Laycock | B. Laycock | |||||||||
| Bill Draper | B. Draper | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Matt Mann | M. Mann | |||||||||
| Emile Harley | E. Harley | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Norman Ljungberg | N. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Julian Crooks | J. Crooks | | 62 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Robert Walker | R. Walker | |||||||||
| Daniel Allman | D. Allman | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Dave Pearce | D. Pearce | |||||||||
| Marcus Potts | M. Potts | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Simon Lumsdon | S. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| James Lightfoot | J. Lightfoot | | 56 | D | | 12 | | D | 41 | | Kemal Dyer | K. Dyer | |||||||||
| Richard Ljungberg | R. Ljungberg | | 50 | M | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Alfred Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
| Cedric Laslandes | C. Laslandes | | 49 | D | | 14 | | A | 42 | | Rio Beattie | R. Beattie | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,768 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Grimsby Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Grimsby Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
2.33
0-0Simon Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Robert Walker. Robert Walker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.09
0-1Gavin Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Dave Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Walker. Robert Walker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.47
0-1Les Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Ince.
10.10
0-1Benoit Louiron kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Draper. Bill Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Crooks but he's offside!
20.23
With great vision, Bill Draper plays the ball forward to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman edges inside the box! Daniel Allman side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
24.43
Les Christie threads a neat ball through to Norman Ljungberg. Norman Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.03
Bill Draper sees Emile Harley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emile Harley runs straight at the defence! Emile Harley strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.36
Gavin Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Christie. Les Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Robert Walker. Robert Walker shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.41
Ben Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Del Best. Del Best knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Daniel Allman is offside!
38.42
With some swift thinking, Bill Draper plays the ball forward to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman plays a one-two with Marcus Potts and rushes in on goal... Daniel Allman shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
39.35
Matt Mann knocks the ball forward to Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Laycock and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dave Pearce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.19
0-345.00
Matt Mann flicks a high pass forward. Robert Walker collects the pass. Robert Walker shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Grimsby Town kicking off!
47.29
Matt Mann flicks a high pass forward. Les Christie collects the pass. Les Christie whips in a cross ball towards Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.49
Graham Ince threads the ball through to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Best. Del Best makes a probing pass between the defence to Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
54.09
Glynn Monk knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Christie. Les Christie sees Simon Lumsdon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Lumsdon threads the ball through to Dave Pearce but he's offside!
55.21
0-4Brian Laycock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Enrico Santoni!
57.14
0-4Gavin Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock flicks a high ball forward to Robert Walker who takes it down. Robert Walker edges inside the box! Benoit Louiron catches Robert Walker on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
60.50
0-4Grimsby Town have made a substitution with Rio Beattie replacing Robert Walker .
63.05
Matt Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon edges inside the box! Simon Lumsdon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Enrico Santoni manages to gather it.
65.20
Norman Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock threads a neat ball through to Simon Lumsdon. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Simon Lumsdon provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.17
0-5Terry Edworthy clumsily knocks into Ben Christie. Terry Edworthy is given a warning by the referee! Ben Christie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.40
Grimsby Town have made a substitution with Kemal Dyer replacing Glynn Monk .
83.53
Julian Crooks barges into Brian Laycock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Laycock gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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
| Robert Walker 4 Simon Lumsdon 24, 65 Dave Pearce 39, 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Enrico Santoni (GK)
6
2. Benoit Louiron (DEF)
6
3. Tim Boateng (DEF)
6
4. Graham Ince (DEF)
6
5. Ben Christie (MID)
6
6. Del Best (MID)
5
7. Bill Draper (MID)
6
8. Emile Harley (MID)
6
9. Julian Crooks (ATT)
5
10. Daniel Allman (ATT)
6
11. Marcus Potts (ATT)
6
12. James Lightfoot (DEF)
0
13. Richard Ljungberg (MID)
0
14. Cedric Laslandes (DEF)
0
1. Sol Sherwood (GK)
6
2. Glynn Monk (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Terry Edworthy (DEF)
6
5. Les Christie (MID)
7
6. Brian Laycock (MID)
7
7. Matt Mann (MID)
6
8. Norman Ljungberg (MID)
6
9. Robert Walker (ATT)
7
10. Dave Pearce (ATT)
9
11. Simon Lumsdon (ATT)
9
12. Kemal Dyer (DEF)
6
13. Alfred Merson (MID)
0
14. Rio Beattie (ATT)
6