Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 9,257 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.
0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off the first half!
3.43
Philipp Schrader sees Wes Clemence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Clemence skips past Mick Armstrong! Wes Clemence strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Mervin Vickers is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.51
Adrian Dixon barges into Mick Armstrong. The referee brings Adrian Dixon to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Armstrong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.48
Mick Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Taylor. Shaun Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to David van den Berg. David van den Berg plays a scrappy one-two with Albert Bravo and stumbles forward towards the goal... David van den Berg tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.38
Danny Moffat makes an attacking run forward. Danny Moffat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
14.31
Steve Royce flicks a high pass forward to Ian Myers who brings the ball under control. Ian Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.14
Luke Benjamin darts forward. Luke Benjamin flicks a high pass forward to David van den Berg who brings the ball under control. David van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
20.30
Wagneau Bérenguer knocks the ball forward to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen runs straight at the defence! Paolo Simonsen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.17
Without breaking stride, Luke Benjamin plays the ball forward to Craig Goldberg. Craig Goldberg hits a low pass to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen plays a one-two with Albert Bravo and advances towards the goal... Paolo Simonsen shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.18
Shaun Taylor threads a neat ball through to Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to David van den Berg but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.26
Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers collects the pass. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.01
Philipp Schrader flicks a high ball forward to Ian Myers who takes it down. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Mervin Vickers gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.57
Andres Guerrero Lopez barges into David van den Berg. The referee warns Andres Guerrero Lopez to calm down! David van den Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.26
Shaun Lowe volleys a long ball forward. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Vickers who gathers it comfortably.
40.31
Danny Moffat surges forward with the ball. Danny Moffat knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Vickers who gathers it comfortably.
42.08
Without breaking stride, Philipp Schrader plays the ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mervin Vickers manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Wagneau Bérenguer kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
47.50
Duncan Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Ian Myers. Ian Myers controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Wes Clemence through on goal. Some good footwork from Wes Clemence provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.53
Francis Davies catches Steve Royce on the ankles. The referee calls over Francis Davies and warns him to calm down! Steve Royce runs off the knock.
54.11
Richard Barry threads the ball through to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat knocks the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
60.06
Mick Armstrong threads a neat ball through to Francis Davies. Francis Davies flicks a high pass forward. Albert Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Bravo flicks a high pass forward. David van den Berg controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David van den Berg shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
62.06
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .
65.50
Danny Moffat knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Martusciello. With some swift thinking, Alfonso Martusciello plays the ball forward to Ian Myers who has made a great run into the box. Ian Myers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Luke Benjamin.
67.03
Philipp Schrader takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Albert Bravo gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
69.17
Philipp Schrader chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.38
Wagneau Bérenguer makes an attacking run forward. Wagneau Bérenguer whips in a cross ball towards David van den Berg. David van den Berg connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.44
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jonathan Vassell replacing Danny Moffat .
78.53
Wes Clemence barges into Trevor Stuart. The referee calls over Wes Clemence and shows him a yellow card! Trevor Stuart stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.05
Richard Barry clumsily knocks into David van den Berg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David van den Berg runs off the knock.
81.40
Mick Armstrong barges into Alfonso Martusciello. The referee brings Mick Armstrong to one side and gives him a warning! Alfonso Martusciello hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.17
Wagneau Bérenguer passes the ball forward to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
87.01
Philipp Schrader makes a beautiful solo run. Philipp Schrader lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Francis Davies makes an attacking run forward. Francis Davies shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Paolo Simonsen 20 David van den Berg 60, 72 | Wes Clemence 3, 47 Alfonso Martusciello 69 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Clemence of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mervin Vickers (GK)
6
2. Mick Armstrong (DEF)
6
3. Trevor Stuart (DEF)
6
4. Luke Benjamin (DEF)
6
5. Craig Goldberg (MID)
6
6. Wagneau Bérenguer (MID)
8
7. Francis Davies (MID)
6
8. Shaun Taylor (MID)
6
9. Albert Bravo (ATT)
7
10. David van den Berg (ATT)
9
11. Paolo Simonsen (ATT)
7
12. Jason Fox (MID)
0
13. Leon Scales (GK)
0
14. Bill Sinclair (ATT)
0
1. Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2. Andres Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
5
3. Richard Barry (DEF)
5
4. Shaun Lowe (DEF)
6
5. Steve Royce (MID)
6
6. Philipp Schrader (MID)
7
7. Danny Moffat (MID)
6
8. Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9. Adrian Dixon (ATT)
6
10. Ian Myers (ATT)
6
11. Wes Clemence (ATT)
9
12. Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
7
13. Jonathan Vassell (ATT)
6
14. Clive Edworthy (GK)
0