Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Joshua LentonJoshua Lenton Computer Player Computer Player
Adam BlackA. Black56
G
1
G
66Alan HowellsA. Howells
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell52
D
2
D
62Jeroen MarisJ. Maris
Arno RöhnerA. Röhner47
D
3
D
59George WilcoxG. Wilcox
Julian DeanJ. Dean45
D
captain4
D
56Peter FerdinandP. Ferdinand
Richard BradyR. Brady44
D
5captain
D
55Martial TrivinoM. Trivino
Andy KirklandA. Kirkland55
M
6
M
63Jonathan GrimandiJ. Grimandi
Jean-Luc BanchelliJ. Banchelli51
M
7
M
54Daniel VassellD. Vassell
Nicholas PearceN. Pearce49
M
8
M
51Sylvain PeckhamS. Peckham
Glynn PerryG. Perry55
A
9
M
49Des BurbageD. Burbage
Morris FinneyM. Finney50
A
10
A
63Scott JessS. Jess
Trevor CollymoreT. Collymore46
A
11
A
56Nwankwo DublinN. Dublin
 
Carl GranvilleC. Granville48
M
12
D
54Eugenio PascualE. Pascual
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes48
M
13
A
52Aaron HamiltonA. Hamilton
Anthony MarshallA. Marshall48
M
14
G
49Eddie McManamanE. McManaman
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Sheffield Wednesday in this derby match. 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 Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Guppy.


0.00
The first half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
2.53
Gary Caldwell barges into Nwankwo Dublin. The referee brings Gary Caldwell to one side and gives him a warning! Nwankwo Dublin runs off the knock.
4.17
Daniel Vassell knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Peckham. Sylvain Peckham knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin plays a one-two with Sylvain Peckham and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Dublin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.36
Martial Trivino flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Vassell who takes it down. Daniel Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.51
Jonathan Grimandi receives the ball from a throw-in from Daniel Vassell. Jonathan Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Burbage but the linesman indicates offside!
12.23
Jonathan Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin runs straight at the defence! Nwankwo Dublin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.15
Julian Dean makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Dean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry advances inside the box! Glynn Perry tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.30
Peter Ferdinand threads the ball through to Daniel Vassell. Daniel Vassell threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Jess. Scott Jess is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.53
Jean-Luc Banchelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry rushes past George Wilcox! Glynn Perry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Alan Howells manages to gather it comfortably.
28.29
Sylvain Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
32.58
Julian Dean darts forward. Julian Dean flicks a high pass forward. Andy Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Andy Kirkland shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.27
Jean-Luc Banchelli makes a simple pass to Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.33
Arno Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Banchelli. Jean-Luc Banchelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Finney. Morris Finney shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
40.41
George Wilcox plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.35
Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Pearce who takes it down. Nicholas Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Perry who brings the ball under control. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Wilcox.
44.30
George Wilcox hits a low pass to Des Burbage. Des Burbage threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Carl Granville replacing Nicholas Pearce. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The Sheffield United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off the second half!
48.21
Jonathan Grimandi threads the ball through to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin runs straight at the defence! Nwankwo Dublin takes a shot at goal but is denied by Andy Kirkland. Excellent block.
53.45
Peter Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Peckham. Sylvain Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Jess. Scott Jess tries a spectacular long range effort. Adam Black gets down and covers it.
55.30
Sylvain Peckham passes the ball forward to Daniel Vassell. Daniel Vassell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.08
George Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Des Burbage collects the pass. Des Burbage surges forward with the ball. Des Burbage cuts inside the box! Des Burbage cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Black with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
75.08
Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high pass forward to Morris Finney who brings the ball under control. Morris Finney edges inside the box! Morris Finney takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.41
George Wilcox passes the ball forward to Des Burbage. Des Burbage makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Scott Jess. Scott Jess is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Black with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
87.12
Sheffield Wednesday are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
Gary Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Nwankwo Dublin. Gary Caldwell is warned by the referee again! Nwankwo Dublin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.7%
65.3%
Play Area
33.3%
45.3%
21.3%

Scorers
Nwankwo Dublin 4
Des Burbage 63
Scott Jess 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Dublin of Sheffield Wednesday

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

1.Alan Howells (GK)
6
2.Jeroen Maris (DEF)
6
3.George Wilcox (DEF)
7
4.Peter Ferdinand (DEF)
6
5.Martial Trivino (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Grimandi (MID)
6
7.Daniel Vassell (MID)
6
8.Sylvain Peckham (MID)
7
9.Des Burbage (MID)goal scored
8
10.Scott Jess (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nwankwo Dublin (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Eugenio Pascual (DEF)
0
13.Aaron Hamilton (ATT)
0
14.Eddie McManaman (GK)
0