0.00 0-0

Colchester United start the match!

2.30 0-0

Francis Godber makes a simple pass to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philippe Abardonado.

4.33 0-0

Sebastian Möller knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Lillo. Alfredo Lillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton beats his man to it with a header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Colchester United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.

8.16 0-1

Alfredo Lillo flicks a high pass forward. Dion Anderton controls it well on his chest. Dion Anderton plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Weaver and advances towards the goal... Dion Anderton shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

20.25 0-1

Don Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Lillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Lillo hits a low pass to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

22.01 0-1

Ashley Matthews makes a simple pass to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!

26.30 0-1

Gennaro Micillo comes in with a late challenge on Richard Dodd. The referee warns Gennaro Micillo to calm down! Richard Dodd grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

27.37 0-1

Sol Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!

30.12 0-1

Dennis Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Hidalgo. Roberto Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher advances inside the box! Nigel Thatcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Aaron Barry gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!

32.18 0-1

Francis Godber makes a probing pass to Jan Backes. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!

36.36 0-1

Ashley Matthews kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Barry who gathers it comfortably.

38.40 0-1

Peter Weaver clumsily knocks into Nicholas Ince. Peter Weaver is shown the yellow card! Nicholas Ince runs off the knock.

40.36 0-1

Alfred Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Godber who gathers it comfortably.

42.53 0-1

Sebastian Möller flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Ljungberg collects the pass. Alfred Ljungberg sees Peter Weaver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Godber who gathers it comfortably.

45.00 0-1

Alfred Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Dion Anderton who takes it down. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Godber who gathers it comfortably.

45.00 0-1

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 0-1

Sheffield United start the second half!

47.04 0-1

Roberto Hidalgo advances with the ball. Roberto Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Coppinger. With a superhuman jump, Dave Coppinger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Sebastian Möller is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!

48.21 0-1

Malcolm Moore flicks a high pass forward to Peter Weaver who brings the ball under control. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

49.37 0-1

Alfred Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Peter Weaver who takes it down. Peter Weaver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Ince.

53.15 0-1

Claudio M. Di Stefano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!

60.56 0-1

Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Adam Joachim replacing Sebastian Möller and Tim Joseph replacing Dion Anderton .

63.27 0-1

Nicholas Ince threads a neat ball through to Roberto Hidalgo. Roberto Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

77.28 0-1

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

79.13 0-1

Claudio M. Di Stefano passes the ball forward to Tim Joseph. Tim Joseph shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

83.28 0-1

Roberto Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!

89.04 0-1

Roberto Hidalgo threads the ball through to Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!

90.00 0-1

Dennis Evans makes a strong solo run forward. Dennis Evans changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dennis Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

90.00 0-1

The referee blows for full-time