Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     GillinghamGillingham
Computer Player Computer Player Darron Cook Darron Cook
Adam BlackA. Black56
G
1
G
62Pedro NavarroP. Navarro
Arno RöhnerA. Röhner47
D
2
D
65Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley
Julian DeanJ. Dean45
D
3captain
D
65Lomano CraddockL. Craddock
Richard BradyR. Brady44
D
captain4
D
69Gabriele GioacchiniG. Gioacchini
Albrecht KöllerA. Köller43
D
5
M
68Eoin FletcherE. Fletcher
Andy KirklandA. Kirkland55
M
6
M
68Neil WiltordN. Wiltord
David MüllerD. Müller51
M
7
M
67Gavin LinekerG. Lineker
Jean-Luc BanchelliJ. Banchelli51
M
8
M
72Fadel PeyreladeF. Peyrelade
Glynn PerryG. Perry55
A
9
A
66Patrick BouldP. Bould
Morris FinneyM. Finney50
A
10
A
60Joe BeckhamJ. Beckham
Trevor CollymoreT. Collymore46
A
11
A
63Julian EberleJ. Eberle
 
Nicholas PearceN. Pearce49
M
12
D
57Dennis DuberryD. Duberry
Anthony MarshallA. Marshall48
M
13
M
64Romarin MbambaR. Mbamba
Carl GranvilleC. Granville48
M
14
A
50Harry YoudsH. Youds

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Gillingham. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Guppy.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the match underway!
2.10
Neil Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Fletcher. Eoin Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
6.14
David Müller flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Perry who brings the ball under control. Glynn Perry runs straight at the defence! Glynn Perry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.30
Glynn Perry barges into Gabriele Gioacchini. Glynn Perry is warned by the referee! Gabriele Gioacchini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.25
David Müller threads a neat ball through to Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore makes a great pass forward. Glynn Perry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.34
Arno Röhner knocks the ball forward to Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry makes a great pass forward. Morris Finney runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
24.29
Andy Kirkland takes a quick throw-in, which Jean-Luc Banchelli takes on the chest. Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high pass forward. Morris Finney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Finney shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.54
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.29
Showing composure, Gabriele Gioacchini laces a weighted ball forward to Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Bould who takes it down. Patrick Bould plays a quick one-two with Neil Wiltord and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Patrick Bould provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.28
Glynn Perry hacks Lomano Craddock from behind! Glynn Perry is warned by the referee again! Lomano Craddock carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.02
Eoin Fletcher catches Jean-Luc Banchelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Eoin Fletcher and warns him to calm down! Jean-Luc Banchelli runs off the knock.
45.00
Glynn Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Finney. Morris Finney tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Nicholas Pearce replacing Jean-Luc Banchelli. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham kick off!
53.22
Neil Wiltord threads the ball through to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle skips past Arno Röhner! Julian Eberle shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Gillingham are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.37
Fadel Peyrelade threads the ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.05
Neil Wiltord sees Gavin Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Lineker passes the ball forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
65.58
Neil Wiltord makes a probing pass to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Neil Wiltord. Neil Wiltord gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
66.37
Gabriele Gioacchini runs forward with the ball. Gabriele Gioacchini passes the ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
67.37
With a delightful solo run, Gabriele Gioacchini stretches the opposition's defence. Gabriele Gioacchini whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.56
David Müller changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Müller makes a probing pass to Glynn Perry but he's offside!
72.21
Eoin Fletcher hits a low pass to Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.25
Fadel Peyrelade flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Beckham and advances towards the goal... Patrick Bould tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patrick Bould!
85.15
Gavin Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle runs straight at the defence! Julian Eberle cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Andy Kirkland makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Kirkland threads a neat, attacking ball through to Trevor Collymore. Some good footwork from Trevor Collymore provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Gillingham
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
27%
47.3%
25.7%

Scorers
Patrick Bould 73
Julian Eberle 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Eberle of Gillingham

Match Ratings
1.Adam Black (GK)
6
2.Arno Röhner (DEF)
6
3.Julian Dean (DEF)
6
4.Richard Brady (DEF)
6
5.Albrecht Köller (DEF)
6
6.Andy Kirkland (MID)
7
7.David Müller (MID)
7
8.Jean-Luc Banchelli (MID)
6
9.Glynn Perry (ATT)
6
10.Morris Finney (ATT)
6
11.Trevor Collymore (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicholas Pearce (MID)
6
13.Anthony Marshall (MID)
0
14.Carl Granville (MID)
0

1.Pedro Navarro (GK)
6
2.Jason Priestley (DEF)
7
3.Lomano Craddock (DEF)
6
4.Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF)
8
5.Eoin Fletcher (MID)
6
6.Neil Wiltord (MID)
7
7.Gavin Lineker (MID)
8
8.Fadel Peyrelade (MID)
6
9.Patrick Bould (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Joe Beckham (ATT)
6
11.Julian Eberle (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Dennis Duberry (DEF)
0
13.Romarin Mbamba (MID)
0
14.Harry Youds (ATT)
0