Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan ArendtS. Arendt62
G
1
G
59Lauren Bisan-E. MarxL. Marx
Darius MccannD. Mccann63
D
2
D
65Kemal FletcherK. Fletcher
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell57
D
captain3
D
61Alberto RomeroA. Romero
Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft55
D
4
D
60Noel DuberryN. Duberry
Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie76
M
5
D
42Jamal Van Der HeijdenJ. Van Der Heijden
Alistair FentonA. Fenton64
M
6
M
65Bill GilchristB. Gilchrist
Steve FowlerS. Fowler63
M
7captain
M
64Steven RedknappS. Redknapp
Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood60
M
8
M
62Albrecht GleisensteinA. Gleisenstein
Edward YoungE. Young78
A
9
A
64Marcus DrakeM. Drake
Fredrik DixonF. Dixon59
A
10
A
64James DraperJ. Draper
Adrian VenusA. Venus56
A
11
A
63Carl OwenC. Owen
 
Omer ShearerO. Shearer53
M
12
M
59Tony ElliottT. Elliott
Ledley ThompsonL. Thompson53
D
13
A
58Adrian ImpeyA. Impey
Stefan SchönenbornS. Schönenborn52
A
14
M
55Jason WilsonJ. Wilson

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 8,615 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the match underway!
4.49
Steve Fowler advances with the ball. Steve Fowler plays a one-two with Edward Young and rushes in on goal... Steve Fowler tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Lauren Bisan-E. Marx manages to gather it.
8.08
Noel Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Redknapp. Steven Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake whips in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.32
Jacob Beattie advances with the ball. Jacob Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.59
Scott Sherwood makes a simple pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shoots from long range but Lauren Bisan-E. Marx is on top of it.
16.51
Scott Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Dixon who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx manages to gather it.
18.04
Albrecht Gleisenstein passes the ball forward to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake whips in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.20
Steve Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus controls it well on his chest. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Lauren Bisan-E. Marx has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.29
Kemal Fletcher plays the ball forward to Steven Redknapp. Steven Redknapp runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steven Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Alexander Scowcroft. Excellent block.
28.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.39
Noel Duberry lofts the ball long. James Draper shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
38.10
Steve Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus controls it well on his chest. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.14
Alistair Fenton takes a quick throw-in. Jacob Beattie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Duberry.
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
47.34
Scott Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Venus who brings the ball under control. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Jamal Van Der Heijden catches Edward Young on the ankles. Edward Young appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
49.57
Alexander Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Scott Sherwood. Scott Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.12
Steve Fowler surges forward with the ball. Steve Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.46
Scott Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Dixon who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Dixon shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.47
Scott Sherwood clumsily knocks into Bill Gilchrist. Scott Sherwood is warned by the referee! Bill Gilchrist runs off the knock.
65.14
Jacob Beattie clumsily knocks into Steven Redknapp. The referee calls over Jacob Beattie and shows him a yellow card! Steven Redknapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.36
Steven Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
71.25
Chris Summerbell catches Marcus Drake on the ankles. Chris Summerbell is warned by the referee! Marcus Drake runs off the knock.
77.25
Steven Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Drake collects the pass. Marcus Drake shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.29
Alexander Scowcroft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Sherwood. Scott Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Dixon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Lauren Bisan-E. Marx had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
87.36
Bill Gilchrist passes the ball forward to Carl Owen. Carl Owen tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Owen!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Rotherham United
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
16.9%
46.2%
36.9%

Scorers
Fredrik Dixon 9
Edward Young 22, 50
Adrian Venus 83
Carl Owen 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Venus of Sheffield United

Match Ratings