Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Brendan BenaliB. Benali51
G
1
G
47Wes GodberW. Godber
Julian HulmeJ. Hulme49
D
2
D
60Danny GordonD. Gordon
Yohann PadovaniY. Padovani45
D
3
D
59Nicholas InceN. Ince
Tim PowellT. Powell44
D
4
D
58Dennis EvansD. Evans
Anthony StuartA. Stuart42
D
5
D
54Philippe AbardonadoP. Abardonado
James BattyJ. Batty49
M
6
M
65Sol PetersS. Peters
Dean PowerD. Power45
M
captain7
M
55Ashley MatthewsA. Matthews
Gareth PlattG. Platt42
M
8
M
53Roberto HidalgoR. Hidalgo
Giampaolo De PalmaG. De Palma49
A
9
A
59Nigel ThatcherN. Thatcher
Steve GalliS. Galli48
A
10captain
A
55Dave CoppingerD. Coppinger
James NewbyJ. Newby45
A
11
A
48Richard DoddR. Dodd
 
Fredrik KitsonF. Kitson45
G
12
M
52Alexander HenryA. Henry
Marcus BrambleM. Bramble43
A
13
M
48Tony PottsT. Potts
Frank CookeF. Cooke42
A
14
D
46Andy McManamanA. McManaman

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,369 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Doncaster Rovers and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Huckerby.


0.00
The first half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
2.28
Sol Peters makes an attacking run forward. Sol Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
4.24
Anthony Stuart chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Power. Dean Power passes the ball forward to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma sees Steve Galli just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Steve Galli tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.48
Yohann Padovani flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Platt who takes it down. Gareth Platt threads a neat ball through to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Ashley Matthews plays the ball forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.35
Tim Powell comes in with a late challenge on Dave Coppinger. Tim Powell is shown the yellow card! Dave Coppinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.15
Dennis Evans flicks a high pass forward to Sol Peters who brings the ball under control. Sol Peters plays the ball forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.40
Ashley Matthews hits a low pass to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
32.51
Sheffield United are dictating the run of play here today.
33.38
Sol Peters flicks a high ball forward to Richard Dodd who takes it down. Richard Dodd threads the ball through to Dave Coppinger but he's offside!
34.54
Ashley Matthews hits a low pass to Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
40.15
Ashley Matthews kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Brendan Benali comfortably gets down and covers it.
42.26
Tim Powell barges into Dave Coppinger. Tim Powell is given a warning by the referee! Dave Coppinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.21
James Batty threads a neat ball through to James Newby. James Newby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philippe Abardonado.
45.00
Gareth Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Newby. James Newby shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Doncaster Rovers!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off the second half!
47.10
Tim Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Power. Dean Power chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Galli. Steve Galli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.35
With a delightful solo run, Gareth Platt stretches the opposition's defence. Gareth Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Ince.
49.44
Dean Power knocks the ball forward to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma shoots from 20 yards but somehow Wes Godber manages to keep it out.
51.53
Ashley Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Brendan Benali.
53.27
It's a corner kick. Ashley Matthews kicks a low ball out wide. Julian Hulme gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
55.44
Gareth Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
57.08
Nicholas Ince threads the ball through to Ashley Matthews. Ashley Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thatcher collects the pass. Nigel Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.22
Richard Dodd comes in with a late challenge on Tim Powell. The referee brings Richard Dodd to one side and gives him a warning! Tim Powell runs off the knock.
66.06
Sol Peters takes it forward alone. Sol Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brendan Benali who gathers it comfortably.
67.16
Dean Power sees a break and surges forward. Dean Power plays a quick one-two with Giampaolo De Palma and rushes in on goal... Dean Power comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.06
Gareth Platt threads a neat ball through to Steve Galli. Steve Galli makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of James Newby. Some awkward footwork from James Newby provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.31
James Batty passes the ball forward to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Steve Galli. Steve Galli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
75.12
Anthony Stuart threads a neat ball through to Dean Power. Dean Power threads a neat ball through to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Godber who gathers it comfortably.
77.40
Dean Power hacks Nicholas Ince from behind! The referee calls over Dean Power and shows him a yellow card! Nicholas Ince gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.59
Tim Powell flicks a high pass forward. Dean Power comfortably collects the pass. Dean Power makes a simple pass to James Newby. James Newby knocks the ball forward to Steve Galli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.39
Gareth Platt passes the ball forward to James Newby. James Newby plays a one-two with Giampaolo De Palma and advances towards the goal... James Newby muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Sheffield United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%

Scorers
James Newby 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gareth Platt of Doncaster Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Brendan Benali (GK)
7
2.Julian Hulme (DEF)
6
3.Yohann Padovani (DEF)
7
4.Tim Powell (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Anthony Stuart (DEF)
6
6.James Batty (MID)
6
7.Dean Power (MID)yellow card
7
8.Gareth Platt (MID)
9
9.Giampaolo De Palma (ATT)
6
10.Steve Galli (ATT)
6
11.James Newby (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Fredrik Kitson (GK)
0
13.Marcus Bramble (ATT)
0
14.Frank Cooke (ATT)
0

1.Wes Godber (GK)
7
2.Danny Gordon (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Ince (DEF)
8
4.Dennis Evans (DEF)
6
5.Philippe Abardonado (DEF)
6
6.Sol Peters (MID)
7
7.Ashley Matthews (MID)
8
8.Roberto Hidalgo (MID)
6
9.Nigel Thatcher (ATT)
6
10.Dave Coppinger (ATT)
6
11.Richard Dodd (ATT)
5
 
12.Alexander Henry (MID)
0
13.Tony Potts (MID)
0
14.Andy McManaman (DEF)
0