Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Millwall. A crowd of 4,287 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Lowe.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.50
Jean-Luc Banchelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Ben Mcleod.
4.24
Corner kick to Sheffield United. Andy Kirkland plays it to the near post. Some world-class footwork from Morris Finney provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
6.02
Tommy Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Bill May. Bill May makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.44
Tommy Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Luc Banchelli. The referee calls over Tommy Peckham and shows him a yellow card! Jean-Luc Banchelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.13
Damien Duberry surges forward with the ball. Damien Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Riza. Ivan Riza lofts in a cross ball towards Bill May. With a superhuman jump, Bill May connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.03
Tommy Peckham plays the ball forward to Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Dean.
27.55
With a delightful solo run, Nicholas Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Nicholas Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.02
Damien Duberry makes a probing pass to Simon Beckham. Simon Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Bill May who brings the ball under control. Bill May knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Black who gathers it comfortably.
36.33
Steve Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Tim Davies controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Tim Davies stretches the opposition's defence. Tim Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Dean.
39.55
Richard Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Brady knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Trevor Collymore is offside!
44.11
Seeing Tim Davies's attacking run, Bill May quickly throws the ball into his path. Tim Davies makes a simple pass to Tommy Peckham. Tommy Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Carl Granville replacing Nicholas Pearce. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall get the second half underway!
54.46
Tim Davies comes in with a late challenge on Morris Finney. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morris Finney carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.31
Ivan Riza hacks Andy Kirkland from behind! The referee motions to Ivan Riza to come over. It's a red card!! Andy Kirkland runs off the knock.
60.44
Millwall have made a substitution with Gareth Kerr replacing Tommy Peckham .
61.50
Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Perry controls it well on his chest. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Duberry.
66.23
With some swift thinking, Trevor Collymore plays the ball forward to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
72.11
Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high pass forward. Morris Finney collects the pass. Morris Finney shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.53
Wilfred Versteeg hacks Morris Finney from behind! Wilfred Versteeg is warned by the referee! Morris Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.55
Millwall have made a substitution with Patrice Blanc replacing Stuart Marr .
83.37
Wilfred Versteeg comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Perry. Wilfred Versteeg is shown the yellow card! Glynn Perry stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.45
Trevor Collymore catches Wilfred Versteeg on the ankles. The referee calls over Trevor Collymore and shows him a yellow card! Wilfred Versteeg stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Tim Davies sees space and advances. Tim Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Patrice Blanc. Patrice Blanc powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 60 vs 40
Play Area
Home team third: 27.50%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 22.50%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bill May of Millwall

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Adam Black (GK)
6
2. Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
3. Arno Röhner (DEF)
6
4. Richard Brady (DEF)
6
5. Julian Dean (DEF)
6
6. Andy Kirkland (MID)
6
7
9. Glynn Perry (ATT)
6
10. Morris Finney (ATT)
6
5

12. Carl Granville (MID)
6
0

1. Ben Mcleod (GK)
6
2. Simon Beckham (DEF)
6
4. Martin Palmer (DEF)
6
6
6. Steve Moncur (DEF)
6
7. Tim Davies (MID)
7
8. Tommy Peckham (MID)
6
9. Ivan Riza (MID)
3
10. Stuart Marr (ATT)
6
11. Bill May (ATT)
7

12. Patrice Blanc (ATT)
7
14. Gareth Kerr (ATT)
6