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
Gary HendryG. Hendry57
D
captain2
D
63Darius MccannD. Mccann
Ernesto CarcedoE. Carcedo57
D
3captain
D
57Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell
Gavin JacksonG. Jackson55
D
4
D
55Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft
Dennis WrightD. Wright49
D
5
M
76Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie
Oleg MendezO. Mendez68
M
6
M
64Alistair FentonA. Fenton
Peter PearceP. Pearce58
M
7
M
62Steve FowlerS. Fowler
Graham BellamyG. Bellamy54
M
8
M
61Clive GordonC. Gordon
Matthew LinekerM. Lineker68
A
9
A
78Edward YoungE. Young
Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson67
A
10
A
59Fredrik DixonF. Dixon
Cesare TommasiC. Tommasi66
A
11
A
56Adrian VenusA. Venus
 
Robert CraddockR. Craddock60
A
12
M
60Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood
Emile CarterE. Carter55
A
13
M
53Omer ShearerO. Shearer
Mick CraddockM. Craddock55
G
14
D
53Ledley ThompsonL. Thompson

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,952 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Malcolm Benali.


0.00
Manchester City start the match!
3.36
Darius Mccann plays the ball forward to Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler makes a probing pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young directs the ball goalwards with his head but Dean Unsworth is on top of his game. Excellent save!
6.27
Peter Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.06
Gavin Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Mendez. Oleg Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stefan Arendt. Excellent save.
10.36
Chris Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Jacob Beattie. Jacob Beattie passes the ball forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Jackson.
15.22
Steve Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
18.57
Steve Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Edward Young through on goal. Edward Young makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Dean Unsworth reads it well. Fabulous stop!
21.45
Steve Fowler hits a low pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
28.01
Alistair Fenton sees Edward Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Young lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.16
Alistair Fenton makes a beautiful solo run. Alistair Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edward Young!
36.35
Darius Mccann threads a neat ball through to Alistair Fenton. Alistair Fenton threads a neat ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Unsworth who gathers it comfortably.
42.01
Oleg Mendez sees Cesare Tommasi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesare Tommasi lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. With a superhuman jump, Matthew Lineker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Dennis Wright flicks a high ball forward to Peter Pearce who takes it down. Peter Pearce advances with the ball. Peter Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. The Manchester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
48.53
Peter Pearce knocks the ball forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.51
Graham Bellamy decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Bellamy plays a scrappy one-two with Cesare Tommasi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Graham Bellamy provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
51.06
Dennis Wright advances with the ball. Dennis Wright brings the ball forward. Dennis Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Stefan Arendt manages to gather it.
53.30
Chris Summerbell sees a break and surges forward. Chris Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus collects the pass. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Jackson.
57.42
Darius Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Venus who brings the ball under control. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Dean Unsworth.
58.02
Steve Fowler takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Darius Mccann. Darius Mccann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
59.13
Graham Bellamy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Stefan Arendt is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
60.18
Darius Mccann knocks the ball forward to Jacob Beattie. Jacob Beattie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. With a superhuman jump, Adrian Venus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield United!
67.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Darius Mccann plays the ball forward to Jacob Beattie. Jacob Beattie plays the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.21
Steve Fowler sees Adrian Venus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Hendry.
72.58
Steve Fowler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steve Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.44
Alexander Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon passes the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Unsworth who gathers it comfortably.
75.36
Steve Fowler knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Dean Unsworth didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.09
Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Robert Craddock replacing Cesare Tommasi, Emile Carter replacing Graham Bellamy and Mick Craddock replacing Gavin Jackson .
79.24
Alexander Scowcroft sees Clive Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Gordon brings the ball forward. Clive Gordon cuts inside the box! Clive Gordon rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Dean Unsworth!
81.21
Jacob Beattie makes a simple pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.40
Peter Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Robert Craddock who brings the ball under control. Robert Craddock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
87.04
Gary Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Emile Carter who brings the ball under control. Emile Carter makes a simple pass to Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Clive Gordon sees a break and surges forward. Clive Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Sheffield United
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
30.8%
40.7%
28.6%

Scorers
Matthew Lineker 42
Fredrik Dixon 28
Edward Young 32
Adrian Venus 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edward Young of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Dean Unsworth (GK)
8
2.Gary Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Carcedo (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Jackson (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Wright (DEF)
7
6.Oleg Mendez (MID)
7
7.Peter Pearce (MID)
7
8.Graham Bellamy (MID)
6
9.Matthew Lineker (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Dominic Ferguson (ATT)
6
11.Cesare Tommasi (ATT)
7
 
12.Robert Craddock (ATT)
6
13.Emile Carter (ATT)
6
14.Mick Craddock (GK)
6

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