Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tomas OliveiraT. Oliveira53
G
1
G
55Enrico SantoniE. Santoni
Ledley GascoigneL. Gascoigne66
D
2
D
61Jason WindassJ. Windass
Larry LewisL. Lewis64
D
3
D
56James LightfootJ. Lightfoot
Henry FlintlockH. Flintlock63
D
4
D
56Graham InceG. Ince
Ian FormonI. Formon63
D
5captain
M
63Del BestD. Best
Oleg FinneyO. Finney74
M
6
M
63Scott EtheringtonS. Etherington
Dirk SchulpenD. Schulpen63
M
captain7
M
57Jermaine WiltordJ. Wiltord
Alec ElliottA. Elliott71
A
8
M
56Bill DraperB. Draper
Martin ColonneseM. Colonnese64
A
9
A
62Julian CrooksJ. Crooks
Tony BeattieT. Beattie62
A
10
A
60Daniel AllmanD. Allman
Remco van BeekR. van Beek59
A
11
A
53Marcus PottsM. Potts
 
Gareth BeresfordG. Beresford63
D
12
D
55Stephen Le SauxS. Le Saux
Vincenzo WeigelV. Weigel60
M
13
M
49Richard LjungbergR. Ljungberg
Dave SerrantD. Serrant58
M
14
D
47Cedric LaslandesC. Laslandes

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,147 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.


0.00
The first half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
3.33
Graham Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Wiltord. Jermaine Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Del Best collects the pass. Del Best tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.43
Jason Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Wiltord. Jermaine Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.27
Jermaine Wiltord advances with the ball. Jermaine Wiltord threads a neat, attacking ball through to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
14.29
James Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Wiltord. Jermaine Wiltord plays the ball forward to Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Best but he's offside!
15.20
James Lightfoot comes in with a late challenge on Alec Elliott. James Lightfoot is warned by the referee! Alec Elliott runs off the knock.
22.58
Dirk Schulpen takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney makes a probing pass to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott threads the ball through into the box. Tony Beattie rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.33
James Lightfoot makes a strong solo run forward. Showing great composure, James Lightfoot picks a pass forward to Del Best. Del Best makes a probing pass to Scott Etherington but he's offside!
28.52
Henry Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Larry Lewis. Larry Lewis makes a simple pass to Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese plays a quick one-two with Dirk Schulpen and rushes in on goal... Martin Colonnese shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
34.51
Ledley Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.43
Larry Lewis gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Tony Beattie rushes past Graham Ince! Tony Beattie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.50
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.08
Larry Lewis flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen threads a neat, attacking ball through to Martin Colonnese. Martin Colonnese rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for 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
The whistle blows and Doncaster Rovers get the second half underway!
48.52
James Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Graham Ince holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Ince flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.27
Bill Draper sees space and advances. Bill Draper shoots from distance but Tomas Oliveira is on top of it.
53.42
Without breaking stride, Scott Etherington plays the ball forward to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman makes a probing pass to Del Best but he's offside!
63.01
Jason Windass hacks Henry Flintlock from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry Flintlock runs off the knock.
67.33
Oleg Finney clumsily knocks into Jason Windass. The referee calls over Oleg Finney and shows him a yellow card! Jason Windass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.33
Henry Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott rushes past Jason Windass! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alec Elliott provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.49
Dirk Schulpen sees Remco van Beek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Remco van Beek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
78.13
Ledley Gascoigne advances with the ball. Ledley Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Martin Colonnese who brings the ball under control. Martin Colonnese shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Enrico Santoni!
79.19
Jason Windass flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Wiltord holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Wiltord rushes past Henry Flintlock! Jermaine Wiltord looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jermaine Wiltord!
89.28
Dirk Schulpen sees a break and surges forward. Dirk Schulpen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Sheffield United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Martin Colonnese 42
Jermaine Wiltord 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jermaine Wiltord of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Tomas Oliveira (GK)
6
2.Ledley Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Larry Lewis (DEF)
6
4.Henry Flintlock (DEF)
7
5.Ian Formon (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Finney (MID)yellow card
6
7.Dirk Schulpen (MID)
8
8.Alec Elliott (ATT)
6
9.Martin Colonnese (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Tony Beattie (ATT)
7
11.Remco van Beek (ATT)
6
 
12.Gareth Beresford (DEF)
0
13.Vincenzo Weigel (MID)
0
14.Dave Serrant (MID)
0

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