Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 8,595 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Derby County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Derby County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Derby County kicking off!
2.09
0-0Shaun Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Brighton. Eddie Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Joachim but the linesman indicates offside!
3.29
0-0Duncan Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright makes a simple pass to Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann threads a neat, attacking ball through to Anthony Joachim. Some good footwork from Anthony Joachim provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
8.03
Sol Laycock threads a neat ball through to David van den Berg. David van den Berg shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.15
1-0Francis Davies flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Paolo Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Bravo. With a superhuman jump, Albert Bravo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.51
1-0Craig Goldberg clumsily knocks into Shaun Carlton. Craig Goldberg is shown the yellow card! Shaun Carlton runs off the knock.
26.35
1-0Brian Lowe picks a pass forward to Sol Laycock. Sol Laycock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David van den Berg. David van den Berg shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
27.28
1-0Simon Wesselmann catches Brian Lowe on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Wesselmann and warns him to calm down! Brian Lowe runs off the knock.
28.30
Damien Plowright threads a neat ball through to Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.38
Damien Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Brighton. Eddie Brighton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.36
Francis Davies makes a probing pass to Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Simonsen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Albert Bravo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
42.32
Mick Armstrong plays the ball forward to Craig Goldberg. Craig Goldberg brings the ball forward. Craig Goldberg threads a neat ball through to David van den Berg. David van den Berg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Derby County players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
48.43
Sol Laycock hacks Max Accursi from behind! The referee brings Sol Laycock to one side and gives him a warning! Max Accursi stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.53
Shaun Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.12
Brian Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Taylor. Shaun Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, David van den Berg. David van den Berg edges inside the box! David van den Berg takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.41
Sol Laycock flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Simonsen who brings the ball under control. Paolo Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David van den Berg but the linesman indicates offside!
71.30
Duncan Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Damien Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Damien Plowright plays the ball forward to Eddie Brighton. Eddie Brighton advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eddie Brighton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.14
2-2Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Damien Mcgovern replacing Damien Plowright and Hannes Hoeness replacing Harry Blake .
79.21
2-2Craig Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.19
Trevor Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Francis Davies holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Davies threads the ball through to David van den Berg. David van den Berg cuts inside the box! David van den Berg tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David van den Berg of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Bower (GK)
6
2. Mick Armstrong (DEF)
7
3. Brian Lowe (DEF)
6
4. Trevor Stuart (DEF)
6
5. Craig Goldberg (MID)
6
6. Francis Davies (MID)
7
7. Shaun Taylor (MID)
7
8. Sol Laycock (MID)
6
9. Albert Bravo (ATT)
8
10. David van den Berg (ATT)
9
11. Paolo Simonsen (ATT)
6
12. Bill Sinclair (ATT)
0
13. Luke Benjamin (DEF)
0
14. Gavin Plowright (MID)
0
1. Darren Carter (GK)
6
2. Mark Barmby (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Vassell (DEF)
6
4. Harry Blake (DEF)
6
5. Max Accursi (MID)
6
6. Damien Plowright (MID)
8
7. Shaun Carlton (MID)
6
8. Richard Laver (MID)
6
9. Simon Wesselmann (ATT)
6
10. Eddie Brighton (ATT)
8
11. Anthony Joachim (ATT)
8
12. Damien Mcgovern (DEF)
6
13. Steve Boateng (DEF)
0
14. Hannes Hoeness (GK)
6