Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 9,382 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Kirkland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham kick off!
4.26
Syd Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Burgess. Robert Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Copping. Syd Copping connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
8.00
Scott Etherington makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Murphy who gathers it comfortably.
12.39
Marcus Potts receives the ball from a throw-in from Graham Ince. Marcus Potts threads a neat ball through to Bill Draper. Bill Draper flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Wiltord controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jermaine Wiltord strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Gavin Allman steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
14.32
Graham Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, James Lightfoot. James Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington rushes past Leon Priestley! Some good footwork from Scott Etherington provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.50
Graham Ince makes a simple pass to Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts darts forward. Marcus Potts threads a neat, attacking ball through to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.48
Jason Windass clumsily knocks into Ronnie Cope. The referee calls over Jason Windass and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Cope hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.19
Del Best hacks Gavin Allman from behind! The referee warns Del Best to calm down! Gavin Allman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.50
James Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Wiltord holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Jermaine Wiltord plays the ball forward to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington edges inside the box! Scott Etherington cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.32
Showing composure, Gavin Allman plays the ball forward to Ronnie Cope. Ronnie Cope whips in a cross ball towards Robert Burgess. Robert Burgess rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.10
Jason Windass threads a neat ball through to Del Best. Del Best passes the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.33
Jason Windass threads the ball through to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.32
Gavin Allman hits a low pass to Syd Copping. Syd Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Burgess but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
53.23
Jason Windass slams into Kemal Mercer with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Kemal Mercer runs off the knock.
59.49
Showing composure, James Lightfoot picks a pass forward to Bill Draper. Bill Draper threads a neat ball through to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.25
Wrexham have made 3 substitutions with Andy Brady replacing Leon Priestley, Arthur Benjamin replacing Gavin Allman and Malcolm Hendrie replacing Rio Cutler .
63.03
Leon Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Malcolm Hendrie who takes it down. Malcolm Hendrie passes the ball forward to Warren Bowyer. Warren Bowyer passes the ball forward to Syd Copping. Syd Copping tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.30
Andy Brady hits a low pass to Robert Burgess. Robert Burgess brings the ball forward. Robert Burgess shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.19
Arthur Benjamin threads the ball through to Malcolm Hendrie. Malcolm Hendrie edges inside the box! Malcolm Hendrie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Enrico Santoni manages to keep it out.
77.58
Scott Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Allman collects the pass. Daniel Allman controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Del Best through on goal. Some silky footwork from Del Best provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
78.33
Bill Draper hits a low pass to Jermaine Wiltord. Jermaine Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Hibbs.
79.31
Bill Draper changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bill Draper shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
85.46
Del Best makes a probing pass to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.49
Bill Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Arthur Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Warren Bowyer. Warren Bowyer skips past Graham Ince! Warren Bowyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
21.9%
50.7%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Etherington of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Enrico Santoni (GK)
6
2.Jason Windass (DEF)yellow cardred card
3
3.James Lightfoot (DEF)
6
4.Graham Ince (DEF)
6
5.Del Best (MID)
6
6.Scott Etherington (MID)goal scored
8
7.Jermaine Wiltord (MID)
6
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

1.Adam Murphy (GK)
6
2.Leon Plowright (DEF)
6
3.Lee Hibbs (DEF)
6
4.Leon Priestley (DEF)
6
5.Kemal Mercer (DEF)
6
6.Robert Burgess (MID)goal scored
7
7.Syd Copping (MID)
6
8.Gavin Allman (MID)
6
9.Warren Bowyer (ATT)
6
10.Rio Cutler (ATT)
6
11.Ronnie Cope (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Brady (DEF)
6
13.Arthur Benjamin (MID)
6
14.Malcolm Hendrie (ATT)
6