Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     ChesterfieldChesterfield
Joshua LentonJoshua Lenton Computer Player Computer Player
Adam BlackA. Black57
G
1
G
54Ian ScowcroftI. Scowcroft
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell52
D
2
D
52Alfred BouldA. Bould
Arno RöhnerA. Röhner47
D
3
D
51Mansour ChabbertM. Chabbert
Julian DeanJ. Dean45
D
captain4captain
D
49Paul MccallP. Mccall
Richard BradyR. Brady44
D
5
D
44Anthony GranvilleA. Granville
Andy KirklandA. Kirkland55
M
6
M
61Gavin GascoigneG. Gascoigne
David MüllerD. Müller51
M
7
M
55Tony DavisT. Davis
Jean-Luc BanchelliJ. Banchelli51
M
8
M
53Ben NevilleB. Neville
Glynn PerryG. Perry55
A
9
A
58Sylvain PottsS. Potts
Morris FinneyM. Finney50
A
10
A
54Alex FialdiniA. Fialdini
Trevor CollymoreT. Collymore46
A
11
A
50Tommy PriorT. Prior
 
Carl GranvilleC. Granville48
M
12
A
49Anton ErlerA. Erler
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes48
M
13
M
45Harry GrantH. Grant
Anthony MarshallA. Marshall48
M
14
M
44Jody Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 4,188 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield United and Chesterfield are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Guppy.


0.00
The first half starts with Chesterfield kicking off!
2.27
Jean-Luc Banchelli threads a neat ball through to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.23
Tony Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Gascoigne. Gavin Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Tommy Prior but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.02
Tony Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gascoigne. Gavin Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.52
David Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Seeing a gap ahead, Glynn Perry plays the ball forward to Trevor Collymore who has made a great run into the box. Trevor Collymore shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Ian Scowcroft manages to keep it out.
34.54
Tony Davis plays the ball forward to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.38
Andy Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. David Müller controls it well on his chest. David Müller makes an attacking run forward. David Müller shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ian Scowcroft with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
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 Carl Granville replacing Jean-Luc Banchelli. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off the second half!
47.06
Andy Kirkland makes a probing pass to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ben Neville.
49.36
Arno Röhner comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Potts. Arno Röhner is given a warning by the referee! Sylvain Potts gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.24
Alex Fialdini threads a neat ball through to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Chesterfield are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.59
Andy Kirkland threads the ball through to Julian Dean. Julian Dean knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore advances inside the box! Trevor Collymore rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
60.12
Gavin Gascoigne hits a low pass to Sylvain Potts. Sylvain Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.34
Carl Granville barges into Tommy Prior. Carl Granville is shown the yellow card! Tommy Prior stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.02
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.02
Julian Dean clumsily knocks into Sylvain Potts. The referee warns Julian Dean to calm down! Sylvain Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.53
David Müller threads the ball through to Carl Granville. With vision, Carl Granville laces a through ball forward to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry threads a neat ball through to Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
73.57
Ben Neville passes the ball forward to Sylvain Potts. Sylvain Potts runs straight at the defence! Sylvain Potts tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.46
Tony Davis makes a simple pass to Sylvain Potts. Sylvain Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Kirkland.
89.17
Anthony Granville threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Potts. Sylvain Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Sylvain Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Carl Granville makes a simple pass to Morris Finney. Morris Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Chesterfield
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
26.4%
51.4%
22.2%

Scorers
David Müller 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Müller of Sheffield United

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

1.Ian Scowcroft (GK)
7
2.Alfred Bould (DEF)
6
3.Mansour Chabbert (DEF)
6
4.Paul Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Granville (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Tony Davis (MID)
7
8.Ben Neville (MID)
6
9.Sylvain Potts (ATT)
7
10.Alex Fialdini (ATT)
6
11.Tommy Prior (ATT)
6
 
12.Anton Erler (ATT)
0
13.Harry Grant (MID)
0
14.Jody Wright-Phillips (MID)
0