Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan ArendtS. Arendt62
G
1
G
66Marinus HoutmanM. Houtman
Darius MccannD. Mccann63
D
2captain
D
78Lars GötzL. Götz
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell57
D
captain3
D
62Tomas MainiT. Maini
Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft55
D
4
D
59Jody WestwoodJ. Westwood
Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie76
M
5
D
55Brian MintoB. Minto
Alistair FentonA. Fenton64
M
6
M
60Dion TilerD. Tiler
Steve FowlerS. Fowler62
M
7
M
58Miguel PichichiM. Pichichi
Clive GordonC. Gordon60
M
8
M
57Darius BenaliD. Benali
Edward YoungE. Young78
A
9
A
72Kai HelmerK. Helmer
Fredrik DixonF. Dixon59
A
10
A
68Chris LaverC. Laver
Adrian VenusA. Venus55
A
11
A
63Gabriel CruzG. Cruz
 
Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood60
M
12
A
62Malcolm CharltonM. Charlton
Glynn BrittonG. Britton57
G
13
A
55Leon KuzorraL. Kuzorra
Omer ShearerO. Shearer53
M
14
A
52Isaiah AthertonI. Atherton

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,044 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Lumsdon.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off the first half!
2.13
Dion Tiler threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Stefan Arendt as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.41
Corner kick to Crewe Alexandra. Dion Tiler plays it short to Darius Benali. Darius Benali chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Stefan Arendt jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
4.06
Alistair Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus controls it well on his chest. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Westwood.
10.10
Darius Mccann flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Fenton who brings the ball under control. Alistair Fenton passes the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon whips the ball goalwards with his head but Marinus Houtman reads it well. Good keeping!
18.33
Dion Tiler passes the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz makes a probing pass to Chris Laver but he's offside!
21.56
Darius Mccann barges into Gabriel Cruz. Darius Mccann is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Cruz runs off the knock.
22.15
Miguel Pichichi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
24.03
Brian Minto knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Tiler. Dion Tiler passes the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.26
Without breaking stride, Dion Tiler plays the ball forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
30.35
Dion Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Cruz who takes it down. Gabriel Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Stefan Arendt!
34.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.35
Chris Summerbell makes a probing pass to Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon threads the ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Darius Mccann sees a break and surges forward. Darius Mccann passes the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off!
47.31
Steve Fowler threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fredrik Dixon provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
48.08
Alistair Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
49.29
Tomas Maini threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
53.36
Steve Fowler flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Götz.
57.19
Chris Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Clive Gordon who brings the ball under control. Clive Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Venus who gracefully takes it down. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Westwood.
60.54
Clive Gordon passes the ball forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon makes a probing pass between the defence to Edward Young. Jody Westwood catches Edward Young on the ankles. Edward Young appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
63.05
Dion Tiler surges forward with the ball. Dion Tiler shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
66.28
Chris Summerbell darts forward. Chris Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Houtman who gathers it comfortably.
69.52
Jody Westwood threads the ball through to Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer edges inside the box! Kai Helmer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Stefan Arendt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.17
Dion Tiler decides to run forward with the ball. Dion Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Stefan Arendt manages to keep it out.
73.51
Miguel Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
77.31
Jacob Beattie brings the ball forward. Jacob Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Marinus Houtman.
78.49
Steve Fowler takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Lars Götz steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
79.27
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Cruz who takes it down. Gabriel Cruz shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Stefan Arendt. Excellent save.
81.24
Alistair Fenton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alistair Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.32
Lars Götz flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Pichichi who takes it down. Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Chris Laver who brings the ball under control. Chris Laver shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Stefan Arendt.
87.07
Alistair Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jody Westwood.
89.13
Jody Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Dion Tiler controls it well on his chest. Dion Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cruz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Cruz passes the ball forward to Chris Laver. Alexander Scowcroft comes in with a late challenge on Chris Laver. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Jacob Beattie passes the ball forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Maini.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Crewe Alexandra
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers
Adrian Venus 40, 81
Kai Helmer 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Venus of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
8
2.Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
3.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
7
4.Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
6
5.Jacob Beattie (MID)
6
6.Alistair Fenton (MID)
8
7.Steve Fowler (MID)
6
8.Clive Gordon (MID)
7
9.Edward Young (ATT)
6
10.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
7
11.Adrian Venus (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Scott Sherwood (MID)
0
13.Glynn Britton (GK)
0
14.Omer Shearer (MID)
0

1.Marinus Houtman (GK)
7
2.Lars Götz (DEF)
6
3.Tomas Maini (DEF)
6
4.Jody Westwood (DEF)
6
5.Brian Minto (DEF)
6
6.Dion Tiler (MID)
8
7.Miguel Pichichi (MID)
8
8.Darius Benali (MID)
6
9.Kai Helmer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Chris Laver (ATT)
6
11.Gabriel Cruz (ATT)
6
 
12.Malcolm Charlton (ATT)
0
13.Leon Kuzorra (ATT)
0
14.Isaiah Atherton (ATT)
0