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
56Brian MintoB. Minto
Alistair FentonA. Fenton64
M
6
M
62Seth BenaliS. Benali
Steve FowlerS. Fowler62
M
7
M
58Miguel PichichiM. Pichichi
Clive GordonC. Gordon61
M
8
M
57Darius BenaliD. Benali
Edward YoungE. Young78
A
9
A
72Kai HelmerK. Helmer
Fredrik DixonF. Dixon59
A
10
A
69Chris LaverC. Laver
Adrian VenusA. Venus56
A
11
A
63Gabriel CruzG. Cruz
 
Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood60
M
12
A
55Leon KuzorraL. Kuzorra
Omer ShearerO. Shearer53
M
13
M
55Stan GordonS. Gordon
Ledley ThompsonL. Thompson53
D
14
M
54Alistair CoppingA. Copping

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,643 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Robbie Barton.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off!
2.13
Chris Summerbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Gordon. With a delightful solo run, Clive Gordon stretches the opposition's defence. Clive Gordon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Maini.
3.26
Tomas Maini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Benali. Seth Benali flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver plays a one-two with Kai Helmer and advances towards the goal... Chris Laver cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Chris Laver scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
6.34
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer controls it well on his chest. Kai Helmer shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.27
Steve Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Tomas Maini and the loose ball is cleared up field.
10.20
Tomas Maini threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.35
Tomas Maini passes the ball forward to Seth Benali. With imagination, Seth Benali plays the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Darius Mccann catches Chris Laver on the ankles. Chris Laver appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.05
Miguel Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver shoots from distance but Stefan Arendt is on top of it.
32.53
Miguel Pichichi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
33.27
Steve Fowler barges into Seth Benali. The referee brings Steve Fowler to one side and gives him a warning! Seth Benali runs off the knock.
39.02
Tomas Maini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Benali. Seth Benali flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cruz collects the pass. Gabriel Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.11
Alexander Scowcroft flicks a high ball forward to Steve Fowler who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Steve Fowler stretches the opposition's defence. Steve Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Marinus Houtman didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.36
Darius Benali flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.36
Without breaking stride, Jody Westwood plays the ball forward to Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi makes a simple pass to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for 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
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
47.38
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Cruz who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Cruz shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.52
Darius Benali runs straight at the opposition's defence. Darius Benali shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
55.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Summerbell plays the ball forward to Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Dixon who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.13
Tomas Maini flicks a high pass forward. Seth Benali controls it well on his chest. Seth Benali flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Cruz who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Gabriel Cruz plays the ball forward to Kai Helmer who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Kai Helmer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.50
Alexander Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Beattie. Jacob Beattie takes it forward alone. Jacob Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
65.10
Chris Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Clive Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.40
Jody Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Miguel Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.07
Seth Benali flicks a high pass forward to Kai Helmer who brings the ball under control. Kai Helmer shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.10
Seth Benali sees Gabriel Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Stefan Arendt gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
79.44
Chris Summerbell pushes up the pitch. Chris Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young passes the ball forward but Adrian Venus is offside!
83.47
Steve Fowler makes a probing pass to Edward Young. Edward Young whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
85.13
Chris Summerbell knocks the ball forward to Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Marinus Houtman. What a save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Crewe Alexandra
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
33.3%
42%
24.7%

Scorers
Chris Laver 3, 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Laver of Crewe Alexandra

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

1.Marinus Houtman (GK)
6
2.Lars Götz (DEF)
6
3.Tomas Maini (DEF)
7
4.Jody Westwood (DEF)
6
5.Brian Minto (DEF)
6
6.Seth Benali (MID)
7
7.Miguel Pichichi (MID)
7
8.Darius Benali (MID)
7
9.Kai Helmer (ATT)
7
10.Chris Laver (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Gabriel Cruz (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Kuzorra (ATT)
0
13.Stan Gordon (MID)
0
14.Alistair Copping (MID)
0