Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dean UnsworthD. Unsworth70
G
1
G
62Stefan ArendtS. Arendt
Mervin GranttM. Grantt62
D
captain2
D
63Darius MccannD. Mccann
Ernesto CarcedoE. Carcedo57
D
3captain
D
57Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell
Gary HendryG. Hendry57
D
4
D
55Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft
Dennis WrightD. Wright49
D
5
M
76Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie
Oleg MendezO. Mendez68
M
6
M
64Alistair FentonA. Fenton
Graham BellamyG. Bellamy54
M
7
M
62Steve FowlerS. Fowler
Tommy MooreT. Moore54
M
8
M
61Clive GordonC. Gordon
Cesare TommasiC. Tommasi66
A
9
A
78Edward YoungE. Young
Robert CraddockR. Craddock60
A
10
A
59Fredrik DixonF. Dixon
Emile CarterE. Carter55
A
11
A
52Stefan SchönenbornS. Schönenborn
 
Mick CraddockM. Craddock55
G
12
M
60Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood
Malcolm JosephM. Joseph55
G
13
G
57Glynn BrittonG. Britton
Adam HitchcockA. Hitchcock53
G
14
M
53Omer ShearerO. Shearer

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,417 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the match underway!
2.47
Oleg Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Carter. Emile Carter shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
3.34
Graham Bellamy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
4.38
Tommy Moore passes the ball forward to Emile Carter. Emile Carter shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.01
Ernesto Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Oleg Mendez. Oleg Mendez passes the ball forward to Emile Carter. Emile Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Craddock but the linesman indicates offside!
12.58
Steve Fowler makes a probing pass to Edward Young. Edward Young makes a simple pass, allowing Stefan Schönenborn to run into the box. Stefan Schönenborn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Dean Unsworth.
14.52
Steve Fowler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Dean Unsworth scoops up the ball.
15.10
Alistair Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Edward Young collects the pass. Edward Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Schönenborn but he's offside!
18.06
Steve Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.03
Oleg Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.32
Alexander Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Jacob Beattie. Jacob Beattie threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dean Unsworth with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
36.14
Alexander Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.54
Oleg Mendez barges into Clive Gordon. Oleg Mendez is shown the yellow card! Clive Gordon runs off the knock.
39.16
Oleg Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Emile Carter controls it well on his chest. Emile Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
42.30
Jacob Beattie flicks a high pass forward. Edward Young controls it well on his chest. Edward Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Dean Unsworth. Excellent save.
45.00
Gary Hendry threads a neat ball through to Tommy Moore. Tommy Moore flicks a high pass forward. Robert Craddock collects the pass. Robert Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
47.31
Cesare Tommasi clumsily knocks into Darius Mccann. The referee calls over Cesare Tommasi and warns him to calm down! Darius Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.42
Steve Fowler hits a low pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.32
Gary Hendry knocks the ball forward to Graham Bellamy. Graham Bellamy flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
57.49
Ernesto Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Mendez. Oleg Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Cesare Tommasi who takes it down. Cesare Tommasi lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
59.24
Alistair Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Edward Young who takes it down. Edward Young lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
60.32
Clive Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Hendry.
63.09
Alexander Scowcroft sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Scowcroft sees Edward Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Grantt.
66.38
Graham Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
67.02
Steve Fowler knocks the ball forward to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.22
Mervin Grantt barges into Edward Young. Mervin Grantt is shown the yellow card! Edward Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.36
Tommy Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
73.37
Chris Summerbell sees Alistair Fenton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
75.22
Mervin Grantt makes a probing pass to Oleg Mendez. Oleg Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Scowcroft.
77.06
Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Mick Craddock replacing Emile Carter, Malcolm Joseph replacing Tommy Moore and Adam Hitchcock replacing Gary Hendry .
78.09
Jacob Beattie plays the ball forward to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Dean Unsworth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.21
Robert Craddock comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Scowcroft. The referee calls over Robert Craddock and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Scowcroft carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.05
Steve Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Schönenborn controls it well on his chest. Stefan Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Carcedo.
89.23
Alistair Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Edward Young collects the pass. Edward Young shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Dean Unsworth.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Sheffield United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%

Scorers
Robert Craddock 20
Stefan Schönenborn 28
Edward Young 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Schönenborn of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Dean Unsworth (GK)
7
2.Mervin Grantt (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Ernesto Carcedo (DEF)
6
4.Gary Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Wright (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Mendez (MID)yellow card
7
7.Graham Bellamy (MID)
6
8.Tommy Moore (MID)
6
9.Cesare Tommasi (ATT)
6
10.Robert Craddock (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Emile Carter (ATT)
6
 
12.Mick Craddock (GK)
6
13.Malcolm Joseph (GK)
6
14.Adam Hitchcock (GK)
6

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