Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,002 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the match underway!
6.40
Nicholas Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Morris Finney who takes it down. Morris Finney threads the ball through to Trevor Collymore but he's offside!
9.35
Mervin Mustoe makes a simple pass to Peter Hitchcock. Peter Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Kitson. Brendan Kitson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.07
With great vision, Jean-Luc Banchelli plays the ball forward to Morris Finney. Morris Finney makes a pass forward but Trevor Collymore is yards offside!
21.17
Mirco Ferreri flicks a high pass forward to Dean Mike who brings the ball under control. Dean Mike makes an attacking run forward. Dean Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Kasper. Ivan Kasper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Black with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
26.50
Jurgen Sedouki catches Julian Dean on the ankles. The referee calls over Jurgen Sedouki and shows him a yellow card! Julian Dean carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.21
Michael Britton makes a run forward as Mervin Mustoe takes the throw-in. Michael Britton skillfully chests the ball down. Michael Britton flicks a high ball forward to Dean Mike who takes it down. Dean Mike flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Sedouki collects the pass. Jurgen Sedouki tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Adam Black. Excellent save.
30.11
Riccardo Zitolo passes the ball forward to Dean Mike. Dean Mike cuts inside the box! Dean Mike tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.32
Dean Mike makes a probing pass to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.57
Dean Mike sees Riccardo Zitolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Riccardo Zitolo knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Mike. Dean Mike gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
45.00
Tommaso Baronio threads a neat ball through to Ivan Kasper. Ivan Kasper tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Bolton Wanderers 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 Bolton Wanderers kick off!
53.28
Riccardo Zitolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Kitson. Brendan Kitson shoots from 20 yards. Adam Black gets down and covers it.
59.26
Dean Mike flicks a high ball forward to Jurgen Sedouki who takes it down. Jurgen Sedouki sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bolton Wanderers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.26
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Armin Masur replacing Jurgen Sedouki .
61.35
Dean Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Masur. Armin Masur cuts inside the box! Armin Masur looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.22
Andy Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry shoots from long range but Brian Craddock is on top of it.
69.27
Tommaso Baronio barges into Arno Röhner. The referee calls over Tommaso Baronio and shows him a yellow card! Arno Röhner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.14
Julian Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Finney. Morris Finney hits a low pass to Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.08
Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Ivan Kasper and Harry Mcleod replacing Peter Hitchcock .
89.53
Harry Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Mike. Dean Mike shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Adam Black!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.6470588235294 vs 57.3529411764706
Play Area
Home team third: 35.29%, Midfield: 44.12%, Away team third: 20.59%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Mike of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings

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

12. Carl Granville (MID)
6
0

6
3. Mervin Mustoe (DEF)
7
4. Mirco Ferreri (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Dean Mike (MID)
9
6
5
10. Tommaso Baronio (ATT)
6
11. Ivan Kasper (ATT)
8

12. Arno Müller (GK)
6
13. Armin Masur (MID)
6
14. Harry Mcleod (DEF)
6