Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 7,743 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off!
4.38
0-0Sean Ciullo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Edghill. Darren Edghill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Royce. Des Royce shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.15
0-0Chris Summerbell flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Beattie who takes it down. Jacob Beattie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Pallister who gathers it comfortably.
15.47
0-0Adrian Venus catches Paul Lowe on the ankles. The referee calls over Adrian Venus and warns him to calm down! Paul Lowe runs off the knock.
20.22
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jacob Beattie laces a weighted ball forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon cuts inside the box! Fredrik Dixon rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.59
Clive Gordon makes a simple pass to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Pallister who gathers it comfortably.
36.13
Darius Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Beattie. Jacob Beattie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.32
Paul Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez advances with the ball. Pablo Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Des Royce. Des Royce connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.36
1-1Matthew Redknapp passes the ball forward to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon rushes past Chris Summerbell! Chris Dixon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Arendt comfortably smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hull City start the second half!
49.39
1-1Billy Moore clumsily knocks into Jacob Beattie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Beattie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.53
Darius Mccann makes a probing pass to Jacob Beattie. With vision, Jacob Beattie laces a weighted ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthew Redknapp.
57.31
Sean Ciullo hacks Alistair Fenton from behind! The referee brings Sean Ciullo to one side and gives him a warning! Alistair Fenton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.57
Pablo Nunez flicks a high ball forward to Des Royce who takes it down. Des Royce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Woodcock.
67.23
With some swift thinking, Darius Mccann plays the ball forward to Scott Sherwood. Scott Sherwood hits a low pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.27
Matthew Redknapp plays the ball forward to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Royce. Des Royce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Woodcock.
73.36
With vision, Alistair Fenton picks a pass forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Des Pallister!
77.47
Chris Summerbell sees space and advances. Chris Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Venus who brings the ball under control. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Redknapp.
79.34
Chris Summerbell hacks Des Royce from behind! Chris Summerbell is given a warning by the referee! Des Royce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Pablo Nunez plays the ball forward to Des Royce. Des Royce edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Des Royce provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Arendt smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
25.9%
46.9%
27.2%
Scorers
| Fredrik Dixon 20 | Des Royce 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Nunez of Hull City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefan Arendt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tommy Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darius Mccann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Chris Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacob Beattie (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alistair Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Clive Gordon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Sherwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edward Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fredrik Dixon (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Adrian Venus (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Rodolfo Tommasi (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glynn Britton (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Scowcroft (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Des Pallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Lowe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthew Redknapp (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sean Ciullo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Elena Morales (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andres Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Darren Edghill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pablo Nunez (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Billy Moore (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Chris Dixon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Des Royce (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ernesto Farinos (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Trevor Mcgreal (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Noel Pearce (GK) | 0 | |