Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anatoliy KopolovetsA. Kopolovets81
G
1
G
61Stefan ArendtS. Arendt
Fredrik EhioguF. Ehiogu67
D
2
D
69Tommy WoodcockT. Woodcock
Leonardo VergesL. Verges64
D
3captain
D
61Darius MccannD. Mccann
Stuart GuppyS. Guppy61
D
4
D
57Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell
Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin59
D
captain5
M
76Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie
Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini70
M
6
M
64Alistair FentonA. Fenton
Clive AndertonC. Anderton54
M
7
M
60Clive GordonC. Gordon
Julian NeuhausJ. Neuhaus54
M
8
M
59Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood
Carlos AchardC. Achard74
A
9
A
76Edward YoungE. Young
Rainer VogelR. Vogel73
A
10
A
59Fredrik DixonF. Dixon
Seb DucheminS. Duchemin71
A
11
A
54Adrian VenusA. Venus
 
Manuel NascimentoM. Nascimento68
A
12
G
60Rodolfo TommasiR. Tommasi
Harry PowellH. Powell55
A
13
G
57Glynn BrittonG. Britton
Gavin BishopG. Bishop55
D
14
D
55Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,068 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off!
3.14
Alistair Fenton flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Venus who brings the ball under control. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young whips the ball goalwards with his head. Anatoliy Kopolovets picks it out of the air!
8.13
Alistair Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
9.43
Ottavio Mareggini hacks Clive Gordon from behind! The referee warns Ottavio Mareggini to calm down! Clive Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.20
Clive Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Venus who brings the ball under control. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.55
Leonardo Verges breaks forward. Leonardo Verges runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leonardo Verges tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Plymouth Argyle are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.03
Clive Anderton makes a simple pass to Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.28
Chris Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Scott Sherwood who brings the ball under control. Scott Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.41
Scott Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.47
Julian Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Mccann.
38.23
Alistair Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Edward Young collects the pass. Edward Young edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Edward Young provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Anatoliy Kopolovets.
44.48
Clive Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Edward Young controls it well on his chest. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
49.30
Clive Gordon threads a neat ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.50
Ottavio Mareggini advances with the ball. Ottavio Mareggini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.43
Leonardo Verges makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
55.23
Alistair Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Guppy.
65.08
Leonardo Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
73.26
With a delightful solo run, Ottavio Mareggini stretches the opposition's defence. Ottavio Mareggini whips in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Arendt with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
77.34
Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Manuel Nascimento replacing Carlos Achard .
78.37
Without breaking stride, Tommy Woodcock plays the ball forward to Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon passes the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Guppy.
83.12
Stuart Guppy makes a strong solo run forward. Stuart Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Vogel collects the pass. Rainer Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stefan Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

Sheffield United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
31.8%
43.9%
24.2%

Scorers
Ottavio Mareggini 52
Seb Duchemin 73, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ottavio Mareggini of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Anatoliy Kopolovets (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Ehiogu (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Verges (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
7
5.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)goal scored
9
7.Clive Anderton (MID)
6
8.Julian Neuhaus (MID)
6
9.Carlos Achard (ATT)
6
10.Rainer Vogel (ATT)
6
11.Seb Duchemin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Manuel Nascimento (ATT)
6
13.Harry Powell (ATT)
0
14.Gavin Bishop (DEF)
0

1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
6
2.Tommy Woodcock (DEF)
6
3.Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
4.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
5.Jacob Beattie (MID)
6
6.Alistair Fenton (MID)
6
7.Clive Gordon (MID)
6
8.Scott Sherwood (MID)
6
9.Edward Young (ATT)
6
10.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
 
12.Rodolfo Tommasi (GK)
0
13.Glynn Britton (GK)
0
14.Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
0