Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Brentford. A crowd of 4,824 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Carragher.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Carragher.
0.00
0-0Brentford kick off and get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Liam Wainwright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Bishop. Warren Bishop heads the ball goalwards but Wes Godber reads it well. Nice keeping!
8.31
Liam Wainwright flicks a high ball forward to Jason Bailey who takes it down. Jason Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Wes Godber. Excellent save.
9.29
0-0Nwankwo Watson makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Nwankwo Watson stretches the opposition's defence. Nwankwo Watson whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
14.13
Liam Wainwright decides to run forward with the ball. Liam Wainwright lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Bishop. Warren Bishop directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.54
John Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.41
John Bolton flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey skips past Danny Gordon! Jason Bailey shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.53
0-0Mirko Carbone makes a probing pass to John Bolton. John Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Bishop. Warren Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philippe Abardonado.
24.31
0-0Richard Dodd comes in with a late challenge on Mirko Carbone. The referee brings Richard Dodd to one side and gives him a warning! Mirko Carbone stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.24
0-0Oliver Beckenbauer threads a neat ball through to Warren Bishop. Warren Bishop threads the ball through to Alexander Rankin but he's offside!
28.29
0-0Liam Wainwright hits a low pass to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey sees Alexander Rankin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Evans comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
34.49
Seth Perry flicks a high pass forward. Warren Bishop collects the pass. Warren Bishop shoots from long range but it is miles over!
36.14
Dennis Evans flicks a high pass forward. Sol Peters collects the pass. Sol Peters flicks a high pass forward. Richard Dodd collects the pass. Richard Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Carl Anderton is on top of it.
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. Brentford also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
48.05
Mirko Carbone flicks a high pass forward. John Bolton controls it well on his chest. John Bolton makes a probing pass to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
53.25
Mirko Carbone flicks a high pass forward. Seth Perry controls it well on his chest. Seth Perry flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Rankin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Rankin skips past Danny Gordon! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alexander Rankin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
54.41
0-1John Bolton takes it forward alone. John Bolton knocks the ball forward, putting Warren Bishop through on goal. Warren Bishop takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.15
Liam Wainwright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey rushes past Danny Gordon! Jason Bailey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Wes Godber. Excellent save.
60.35
Mirko Carbone hits a low pass to Liam Wainwright. Liam Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Rankin but the linesman indicates offside!
61.29
Seth Perry threads a neat ball through to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
63.46
Philippe Abardonado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Hidalgo. Roberto Hidalgo makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.50
Philippe Abardonado breaks forward. Philippe Abardonado sees Dave Coppinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Coppinger shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
71.03
Dennis Evans comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Rankin. Dennis Evans is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Rankin runs off the knock.
75.16
Mirko Carbone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Wainwright. Liam Wainwright changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Liam Wainwright advances inside the box! Liam Wainwright comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.16
0-2Brentford have made 3 substitutions with Titus Todd replacing Nwankwo Watson, Ivone Pagani replacing Oliver Beckenbauer and Anthony Le Tissier replacing Warren Bishop .
78.13
John Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Le Tissier. Anthony Le Tissier plays a quick one-two with Alexander Rankin and rushes in on goal... Anthony Le Tissier cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.41
0-2Dennis Evans barges into Jason Bailey. The referee warns Dennis Evans again to calm down! Jason Bailey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.20
Andy McManaman sees Ashley Matthews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ashley Matthews threads a neat ball through to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher plays a one-two with Dave Coppinger and rushes in on goal... Nigel Thatcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Carl Anderton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
20%
80%
Play Area
36.5%
42.4%
21.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Liam Wainwright of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wes Godber (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danny Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Evans (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Philippe Abardonado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy McManaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Peters (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ashley Matthews (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Hidalgo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Thatcher (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Dave Coppinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Henry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tony Potts (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Damiano Savoldi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carl Anderton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noel Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nwankwo Watson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mirko Carbone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Oliver Beckenbauer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Bolton (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Liam Wainwright (MID) | | 10 |
| 8. | Seth Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Bailey (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alexander Rankin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Warren Bishop (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Titus Todd (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ivone Pagani (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |