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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Millwall. A crowd of 4,349 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
Millwall kick off the first half!
2.52
Eoin Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Owen. Matt Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Copping. Nicky Copping plays a perfect one-two with Neil Brand and rushes in on goal... Nicky Copping cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.28
Sol Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Terry. Joe Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Brand. Alan Brand heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.23
Nigel Adams advances with the ball. Nigel Adams knocks the ball forward to Joe Terry. Joe Terry shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.15
Nigel Adams makes a simple pass to Graham Watson. Graham Watson sees space and advances. Graham Watson plays a perfect one-two with Joe Terry and rushes in on goal... Graham Watson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.40
Sol Windass makes a simple pass to Brian Defoe. Brian Defoe knocks the ball forward to Joe Terry but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.01
Graham Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Defoe. Brian Defoe goes all the way! Brian Defoe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.22
Nigel Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Joe Terry. Joe Terry goes all the way! Joe Terry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.49
Eoin Maclean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Newton. Lee Newton advances with the ball. Lee Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Brand. Neil Brand takes a shot at goal but Peter Lampard is on top of it.
27.35
Lee Newton knocks the ball forward to Neil Brand. Neil Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Lampard who gathers it comfortably.
32.12
Dean Joachim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Newton. Lee Newton sees space and advances. Lee Newton shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lee Newton!
38.52
Nigel Adams knocks the ball forward to Sol Windass. Sol Windass passes the ball forward to Alan Brand. Alan Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Terry. Joe Terry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Greg Eadie manages to gather it comfortably.
40.29
Trevor Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Brian Defoe. Brian Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Brand but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Francis Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Windass. Sol Windass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Brand. Alan Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
47.06
Trevor Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Terry. Joe Terry shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
48.52
Eoin Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Sinclair. Fredrik Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Copping. Nicky Copping passes the ball forward but Neil Brand is offside!
49.23
Chris Le Tissier threads the ball through to Fredrik Sinclair. Fredrik Sinclair decides to run forward with the ball. Fredrik Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Copping. Nicky Copping is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nicky Copping scores for Millwall!!
54.34
Graham Watson makes a probing pass to Joe Terry. Joe Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Eadie who gathers it comfortably.
55.05
Chris Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Sol Lawrence. Sol Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Copping. Nicky Copping goes all the way! Nicky Copping takes a shot at goal but Peter Lampard is on top of it.
57.45
Sol Windass makes a simple pass to Alan Brand. Alan Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Defoe. Brian Defoe shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.19
Sol Lawrence makes a simple pass to Nicky Copping. Nicky Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.09
Rui Reis makes a simple pass to Sol Windass. Sol Windass brings the ball forward. Sol Windass whips in a cross ball towards Alan Brand. Alan Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.54
Nigel Adams makes a simple pass to Sol Windass. Sol Windass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Defoe. Brian Defoe goes all the way! Brian Defoe rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Greg Eadie manages to gather it comfortably.
71.25
Trevor Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Brand. Alan Brand shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.27
Eddie Wetherall brings the ball forward. Eddie Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Defoe. Brian Defoe goes all the way! Brian Defoe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.31
Nicky Copping catches Eddie Wetherall on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicky Copping and warns him to calm down! Eddie Wetherall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.33
Fredrik Sinclair takes it forward alone. Fredrik Sinclair threads the ball through to Neil Brand. Neil Brand tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.41
Francis Shields passes the ball forward to Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Defoe. Brian Defoe goes all the way! Brian Defoe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.04
Trevor Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into Fredrik Sinclair. Trevor Lua-Lua is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Sinclair runs off the knock.
85.07
Nigel Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Windass. Sol Windass sees a break and surges forward. Sol Windass goes all the way! Sol Windass shoots from just inside the box but somehow Greg Eadie manages to keep it out.
89.23
Francis Shields catches Nicky Copping on the ankles. Francis Shields is given a warning by the referee! Nicky Copping runs off the knock.
90.00
Trevor Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Defoe. Brian Defoe plays a perfect one-two with Joe Terry and rushes in on goal... Brian Defoe tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Brian Defoe of Sheffield United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 9 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.6741573033708 vs 39.3258426966292
Play Area
Home team third: 25.84%, Midfield: 42.70%, Away team third: 31.46%