Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 9,570 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield United and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield United and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United get the match underway!
3.49
0-0Dagui Vrielynck threads a neat ball through to Mark Isolini. Mark Isolini shoots from 20 yards but somehow Paul Burbage manages to keep it out.
8.54
0-0Simon Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ferazzoli. Gianluca Ferazzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Wilson.
10.20
0-0Simon Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Craig Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Brown shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
18.11
0-0Ivan Potts hacks Neil Davidson from behind! The referee calls over Ivan Potts and shows him a yellow card! Neil Davidson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.40
1-0Gavin Mercer sees Mervin Makin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Makin advances with the ball. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Andy Rae had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
28.51
Craig Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dagui Vrielynck. Dagui Vrielynck whips in a cross ball towards Simon Goodwin. Simon Goodwin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
30.47
Craig Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dagui Vrielynck. Dagui Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Rösler.
34.08
1-0Gavin Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell collects the pass. Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Scott Henderson who brings the ball under control. Scott Henderson makes a probing pass to Stephen Campbell but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Swansea City start the second half!
47.42
Neil Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Brown. Craig Brown sees space and advances. Craig Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.39
Simon Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Boertien. Adam Boertien knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Brown. Craig Brown rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Burbage with no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
51.57
Dagui Vrielynck makes a simple pass to Adam Boertien. Adam Boertien lofts in a cross ball towards Dagui Vrielynck. Dagui Vrielynck beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
59.02
Simon Goodwin sees space and advances. Simon Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Mark Isolini. Mark Isolini flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
60.49
1-1Sheffield United have made a substitution with Brian Grant replacing Scott Henderson .Swansea City have made a substitution with Glynn Hurst replacing Dagui Vrielynck .
61.53
Simon Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Isolini. Mark Isolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Wilson.
65.39
Ivan Potts makes a probing pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Andy Rae easily smothers it!
67.46
Gavin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Ferazzoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Gianluca Ferazzoli plays the ball forward to Craig Brown. Craig Brown whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Hurst. Glynn Hurst jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
69.47
Mervin Makin threads the ball through to Tim Best. Tim Best knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stephen Campbell is offside!
71.27
Simon Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Hurst. Glynn Hurst edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Glynn Hurst provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Paul Burbage comfortably gets down and covers it.
73.46
Fredrik Barrett threads the ball through to Tim Best. Tim Best skips past Omer Weaver! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tim Best provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Andy Rae!
77.58
Swansea City have made a substitution with Mervin Fletcher replacing Omer Weaver .
79.35
With great vision, Gianluca Ferazzoli plays the ball forward to Glynn Hurst. Glynn Hurst shoots from long range. Paul Burbage is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.29
Neil Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Adam Boertien who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Adam Boertien plays the ball forward to Gianluca Ferazzoli. Gianluca Ferazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Isolini. With a superhuman jump, Mark Isolini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Paul Burbage. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Burbage (GK)
7
2. Neil Dalglish (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
4. Leon Rösler (DEF)
6
5. Paolo Wilson (DEF)
6
6. Mervin Makin (MID)
7
7. Fredrik Barrett (MID)
6
8. Ivan Potts (MID)
5
9. Scott Henderson (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Campbell (ATT)
8
11. Tim Best (ATT)
6
12. Ian Weir (MID)
0
13. Graham Harrison (MID)
0
14. Brian Grant (DEF)
6
1. Andy Rae (GK)
6
2. Omer Weaver (DEF)
6
3. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Beresford (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
6. Gianluca Ferazzoli (MID)
7
7. Simon Goodwin (MID)
7
8. Craig Brown (MID)
9
9. Mark Isolini (ATT)
6
10. Dagui Vrielynck (ATT)
6
11. Adam Boertien (ATT)
7
12. Mervin Fletcher (DEF)
6
13. James Tiler (MID)
0
14. Glynn Hurst (ATT)
8