Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
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Marco De PalmaM. De Palma44
G
1
G
50Seth SheringhamS. Sheringham
Danny GordonD. Gordon60
D
2
D
56Gary NivenG. Niven
Philippe AbardonadoP. Abardonado54
D
3
D
52Max VenusM. Venus
Stephen GuppyS. Guppy52
D
4
D
46Del ThirlwellD. Thirlwell
Alberto VickersA. Vickers37
M
5
M
62Alberto NunesA. Nunes
Ashley MatthewsA. Matthews55
M
6
M
58Gary JacksonG. Jackson
Sol PetersS. Peters66
M
captain7
M
57Ivan CampbellI. Campbell
Alexander HenryA. Henry52
M
8captain
M
49Norman BlackN. Black
Nigel ThatcherN. Thatcher59
A
9
A
56Eoin MersonE. Merson
Dave CoppingerD. Coppinger55
A
10
A
55Mervin ClaphamM. Clapham
George SheringhamG. Sheringham54
A
11
A
48Stephen PallisterS. Pallister
 
David PottsD. Potts39
G
12
G
48Billy BishopB. Bishop
Michael ElliottM. Elliott43
M
13
A
47David BeagrieD. Beagrie
Malcolm CollymoreM. Collymore38
A
14
D
46Daniele RufusD. Rufus

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 4,821 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Jobson.


0.00
The first half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
2.08
Alberto Vickers passes the ball forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.02
Alexander Henry knocks the ball forward to George Sheringham. George Sheringham plays a one-two with Nigel Thatcher and advances towards the goal... George Sheringham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
4.22
Del Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Ivan Campbell. Ivan Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Pallister. Stephen Pallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.20
Ashley Matthews clumsily knocks into Gary Jackson. The referee brings Ashley Matthews to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Jackson runs off the knock.
14.16
Ashley Matthews knocks the ball to his team mate, George Sheringham. George Sheringham runs straight at the defence! George Sheringham takes a shot at goal. George Sheringham scores for Sheffield United!!
21.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Sol Peters picks a pass forward to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger shoots from 25 yards but somehow Seth Sheringham manages to keep it out.
28.49
Ashley Matthews flicks a high pass forward. George Sheringham collects the pass. George Sheringham skips past Gary Niven! George Sheringham tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.17
Philippe Abardonado makes a simple pass to Alberto Vickers. Alberto Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thatcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Thatcher makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of George Sheringham. George Sheringham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.51
Alberto Nunes catches Sol Peters on the ankles. The referee brings Alberto Nunes to one side and gives him a warning! Sol Peters grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.31
Philippe Abardonado sees a break and surges forward. Philippe Abardonado threads a neat ball through to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger skips past Del Thirlwell! Dave Coppinger looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.26
Ivan Campbell clumsily knocks into Ashley Matthews. Ivan Campbell is shown the yellow card! Ashley Matthews gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.45
Ashley Matthews sees Nigel Thatcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Thatcher shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Ivan Campbell plays the ball forward to Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
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. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Gary Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Campbell. Ivan Campbell sees Eoin Merson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
48.31
Ivan Campbell takes it forward alone. Ivan Campbell shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
49.22
Ivan Campbell sees space and advances. Ivan Campbell skips past Stephen Guppy! Ivan Campbell takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
53.21
Sol Peters makes a probing pass to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher passes the ball forward but Dave Coppinger is offside!
59.46
Gary Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Jackson. Gary Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.30
Sol Peters flicks a high pass forward. George Sheringham collects the pass. George Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
71.56
Alberto Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thatcher controls it well on his chest. Nigel Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards George Sheringham. George Sheringham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Seth Sheringham easily punches it away to safety.
73.06
Alexander Henry flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thatcher collects the pass. Nigel Thatcher makes a great pass forward. Dave Coppinger runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.12
Sol Peters makes a probing pass to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
85.40
Gary Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Campbell. Ivan Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Clapham who brings the ball under control. Mervin Clapham plays a one-two with Eoin Merson and rushes in on goal... Mervin Clapham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
21.8%
46.2%
32.1%

Scorers
George Sheringham 14, 30
Dave Coppinger 36
Mervin Clapham 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Sheringham of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Marco De Palma (GK)
6
2.Danny Gordon (DEF)
6
3.Philippe Abardonado (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Vickers (MID)
6
6.Ashley Matthews (MID)
7
7.Sol Peters (MID)
6
8.Alexander Henry (MID)
6
9.Nigel Thatcher (ATT)
7
10.Dave Coppinger (ATT)goal scored
8
11.George Sheringham (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.David Potts (GK)
0
13.Michael Elliott (MID)
0
14.Malcolm Collymore (ATT)
0

1.Seth Sheringham (GK)
7
2.Gary Niven (DEF)
6
3.Max Venus (DEF)
6
4.Del Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Nunes (MID)
5
6.Gary Jackson (MID)
6
7.Ivan Campbell (MID)yellow card
7
8.Norman Black (MID)
6
9.Eoin Merson (ATT)
6
10.Mervin Clapham (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stephen Pallister (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Bishop (GK)
0
13.David Beagrie (ATT)
0
14.Daniele Rufus (DEF)
0