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 Millwall. A crowd of 9,707 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
0.00
0-0Millwall kick off the first half!
3.51
0-0Alistair Fenton comes in with a late challenge on Chris Johnson. Alistair Fenton is warned by the referee! Chris Johnson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.37
0-0Steve Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Dixon controls it well on his chest. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.33
0-0Alistair Fenton threads a neat ball through to Edward Young. Edward Young lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.13
Jacob Beattie chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adriano Myrtaj.
24.03
Clive Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.12
0-1Adriano Myrtaj makes a probing pass to Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson threads a neat ball through to Jason Formon. Jason Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Formon!
30.29
0-1Chris Johnson flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Gascoigne who takes it down. Ruel Gascoigne shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
42.56
Syd Deane passes the ball forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne advances inside the box! Ruel Gascoigne side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Stefan Arendt manages to keep it out.
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. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield United start the second half!
49.01
Chris Summerbell barges into Ruel Gascoigne. Chris Summerbell is given a warning by the referee! Ruel Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.10
Alistair Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
55.02
0-1Alexander Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Jacob Beattie. Jacob Beattie makes a simple pass to Edward Young. Edward Young whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but Mick Allman blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
57.29
0-1Alexander Scowcroft hacks Nick Roberts from behind! Alexander Scowcroft is shown the yellow card! Nick Roberts gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.49
With vision, Chris Johnson picks a pass forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.54
Chris Johnson makes a simple pass to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance. Ruel Gascoigne scores for Millwall!!
75.33
Without breaking stride, Alistair Fenton plays the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
78.20
0-2Chris Johnson clumsily knocks into Jacob Beattie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Beattie stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.35
Kevin Thielemann sweeps the ball up the wings. Jason Formon plays a scrappy one-two with Nick Roberts and advances towards the goal... Jason Formon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.06
Steve Fowler makes a probing pass to Edward Young. Edward Young lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Felipe Ferrer with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
90.00
Mick Allman knocks the ball forward to Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
21.7%
43.3%
35%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Gascoigne of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefan Arendt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darius Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Summerbell (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Alexander Scowcroft (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jacob Beattie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alistair Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steve Fowler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Clive Gordon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edward Young (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Fredrik Dixon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adrian Venus (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Scott Sherwood (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glynn Britton (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omer Shearer (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Felipe Ferrer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mick Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Thielemann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Adriano Myrtaj (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dennis Seaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Butt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Syd Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Johnson (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Ruel Gascoigne (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Nick Roberts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jason Formon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jack Promes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Vickers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Woodcock (MID) | 0 | |