Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan ArendtS. Arendt62
G
1
G
48Martín SánchezM. Sánchez
Darius MccannD. Mccann63
D
2
D
61Anthony PearsonA. Pearson
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell57
D
captain3
D
58Greg BarrettG. Barrett
Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft55
D
4
D
56Tommy EtheringtonT. Etherington
Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie76
M
5
D
53Spencer CharltonS. Charlton
Alistair FentonA. Fenton64
M
6
M
60Nicholas FerdinandN. Ferdinand
Steve FowlerS. Fowler62
M
7
M
59Neil SummerbellN. Summerbell
Clive GordonC. Gordon61
M
8captain
M
53Carl StewartC. Stewart
Edward YoungE. Young78
A
9
A
65Scott LofthouseS. Lofthouse
Fredrik DixonF. Dixon59
A
10
A
58Tim ByrneT. Byrne
Adrian VenusA. Venus55
A
11
A
51Warren UnsworthW. Unsworth
 
Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood60
M
12
M
53Manuel ReisM. Reis
Glynn BrittonG. Britton57
G
13
D
49Chris WardC. Ward
Omer ShearerO. Shearer53
M
14
D
49Robert SherwoodR. Sherwood

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 7,627 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off!
2.17
Darius Mccann threads a neat ball through to Jacob Beattie. Jacob Beattie knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young shoots from 20 yards but Martín Sánchez is on top of it.
3.14
Neil Summerbell catches Steve Fowler on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Summerbell and warns him to calm down! Steve Fowler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.12
Tommy Etherington hits a low pass to Neil Summerbell. Neil Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Scowcroft.
9.34
Alexander Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler makes a probing pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus rushes past Spencer Charlton! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Adrian Venus provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.39
Carl Stewart changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carl Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.42
Alexander Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Alistair Fenton. Alistair Fenton advances with the ball. Alistair Fenton finds some space and shoots from distance but Martín Sánchez is on top of it.
18.42
Adrian Venus barges into Spencer Charlton. The referee calls over Adrian Venus and shows him a yellow card! Spencer Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.30
Neil Summerbell threads the ball through to Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
32.50
Alexander Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Clive Gordon who brings the ball under control. Clive Gordon makes an attacking run forward. Clive Gordon makes a pass forward but Fredrik Dixon makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
45.00
Nicholas Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
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. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
49.17
Neil Summerbell sees Warren Unsworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. With a superhuman jump, Scott Lofthouse connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Scott Lofthouse scores for Barnsley!!
53.29
Darius Mccann barges into Scott Lofthouse. Darius Mccann is warned by the referee! Scott Lofthouse runs off the knock.
55.47
Neil Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
57.00
Neil Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Warren Unsworth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Stefan Arendt.
58.25
It's a corner kick. Neil Summerbell kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Clive Gordon gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.52
Barnsley have made a substitution with Chris Ward replacing Neil Summerbell .
67.21
Clive Gordon runs up as Jacob Beattie takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Clive Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.23
Jacob Beattie runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jacob Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. With a superhuman jump, Adrian Venus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.14
Chris Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne shoots from long range. Stefan Arendt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.25
Jacob Beattie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.59
Carl Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Arendt with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
83.46
Carl Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Stefan Arendt had no chance!! Goal for Barnsley! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
87.16
Alistair Fenton hits a low pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.00
Carl Stewart comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Beattie. Carl Stewart is shown the yellow card! Jacob Beattie stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Barnsley
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
29.2%
48.6%
22.2%

Scorers
Adrian Venus 9
Scott Lofthouse 49, 79, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Lofthouse of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
6
2.Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
3.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
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)
6
10.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Venus (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Scott Sherwood (MID)
0
13.Glynn Britton (GK)
0
14.Omer Shearer (MID)
0

1.Martín Sánchez (GK)
6
2.Anthony Pearson (DEF)
6
3.Greg Barrett (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Etherington (DEF)
6
5.Spencer Charlton (DEF)
6
6.Nicholas Ferdinand (MID)
6
7.Neil Summerbell (MID)
6
8.Carl Stewart (MID)yellow card
6
9.Scott Lofthouse (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Tim Byrne (ATT)
7
11.Warren Unsworth (ATT)
7
 
12.Manuel Reis (MID)
0
13.Chris Ward (DEF)
6
14.Robert Sherwood (DEF)
0