Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Enrico SantoniE. Santoni55
G
1
G
56Sol CollymoreS. Collymore
Jason WindassJ. Windass61
D
2
D
63Teddy JackT. Jack
James LightfootJ. Lightfoot56
D
3
D
60Dennis GerrardD. Gerrard
Graham InceG. Ince56
D
4
D
58Max BoatengM. Boateng
Del BestD. Best63
M
captain5
D
57Carl BrookingC. Brooking
Scott EtheringtonS. Etherington63
M
6captain
M
72Neil PalmerN. Palmer
Jermaine WiltordJ. Wiltord57
M
7
M
62Noel ScholesN. Scholes
Bill DraperB. Draper56
M
8
M
58Jody RipleyJ. Ripley
Julian CrooksJ. Crooks62
A
9
M
50Norman JohnsonN. Johnson
Daniel AllmanD. Allman60
A
10
A
68Aldo OliviA. Olivi
Marcus PottsM. Potts53
A
11
A
66Craig KeaneC. Keane
 
Stephen Le SauxS. Le Saux55
D
12
A
64Giuseppe BoriosG. Borios
Richard LjungbergR. Ljungberg49
M
13
D
57James MilburnJ. Milburn
Cedric LaslandesC. Laslandes47
D
14
D
56Darius SalmonD. Salmon

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 9,913 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Hapgood.


0.00
Sheffield United start the match!
10.31
Jermaine Wiltord catches Noel Scholes on the ankles. The referee calls over Jermaine Wiltord and shows him a yellow card! Noel Scholes stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.53
With great vision, Max Boateng plays the ball forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.19
Bill Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks runs straight at the defence! Julian Crooks looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.09
Jermaine Wiltord threads the ball through to Del Best. Del Best makes a probing pass between the defence to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
21.41
James Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts threads a neat ball through to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman rushes past Dennis Gerrard! Daniel Allman strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
28.40
Scott Etherington sees Jermaine Wiltord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Wiltord knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bill Draper is offside!
33.54
Jason Windass makes a simple pass to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Wiltord. With great vision, Jermaine Wiltord plays the ball forward to Del Best who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Del Best provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.32
Max Boateng flicks a high ball forward to Carl Brooking who takes it down. Carl Brooking knocks the ball forward to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson edges inside the box! Norman Johnson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
42.16
Noel Scholes threads the ball through to Craig Keane. Craig Keane lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Enrico Santoni is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off!
47.54
Neil Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Enrico Santoni reads it well. Nice save!
49.06
Jody Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.15
Aldo Olivi flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Windass.
55.50
Max Boateng makes a probing pass to Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Keane. Craig Keane controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.31
James Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
63.58
Seeing a gap ahead, James Lightfoot plays the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks runs straight at the defence! Dennis Gerrard catches Julian Crooks on the ankles. Julian Crooks appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
71.08
Jody Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer edges inside the box! Neil Palmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Neil Palmer scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
75.33
Jermaine Wiltord catches Noel Scholes on the ankles. Jermaine Wiltord is warned by the referee! Noel Scholes stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.40
Noel Scholes catches Jermaine Wiltord on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jermaine Wiltord runs off the knock.
84.12
Max Boateng threads a neat ball through to Noel Scholes. Noel Scholes sees a break and surges forward. Noel Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
89.54
Julian Crooks makes a simple pass to Del Best. Del Best whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman powers a header at goal. Sol Collymore gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Dennis Gerrard makes a strong solo run forward. Dennis Gerrard flicks the ball to his team mate, Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Lightfoot.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Crewe Alexandra
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
25.4%
49.2%
25.4%

Scorers
Daniel Allman 21
Del Best 34
Norman Johnson 39
Craig Keane 56
Neil Palmer 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Palmer of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings
1.Enrico Santoni (GK)
6
2.Jason Windass (DEF)
6
3.James Lightfoot (DEF)
6
4.Graham Ince (DEF)
6
5.Del Best (MID)goal scored
8
6.Scott Etherington (MID)
6
7.Jermaine Wiltord (MID)yellow card
6
8.Bill Draper (MID)
6
9.Julian Crooks (ATT)
7
10.Daniel Allman (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Marcus Potts (ATT)
7
 
12.Stephen Le Saux (DEF)
0
13.Richard Ljungberg (MID)
0
14.Cedric Laslandes (DEF)
0

1.Sol Collymore (GK)
6
2.Teddy Jack (DEF)
6
3.Dennis Gerrard (DEF)
6
4.Max Boateng (DEF)
7
5.Carl Brooking (DEF)
6
6.Neil Palmer (MID)goal scored
9
7.Noel Scholes (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jody Ripley (MID)
7
9.Norman Johnson (MID)goal scored
8
10.Aldo Olivi (ATT)
6
11.Craig Keane (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Giuseppe Borios (ATT)
0
13.James Milburn (DEF)
0
14.Darius Salmon (DEF)
0