Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 8,063 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sheffield United and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sheffield United and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
4.11
0-0Alexandre Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz sees a break and surges forward. Hakan Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max Clegg who gathers it comfortably.
8.31
0-0Gérard Chevallier threads the ball through to Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets knocks in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
10.07
0-1Gérard Chevallier threads the ball through to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.46
Gérard Chevallier passes the ball forward to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball towards Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.01
0-2Rui Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Alan Brand. Alan Brand passes the ball forward but Adil Ramzi is offside!
24.33
Adil Amzine threads the ball through to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier threads the ball through to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.36
Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets lofts in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
27.10
Trevor Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Brand. Alan Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.05
Hakan Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist heads the ball goalwards. Alex McCoist scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
38.22
Gérard Chevallier makes a simple pass to Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz powers a header at goal. It's there!! Max Clegg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
48.05
Adil Amzine controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Howells. Frank Howells threads the ball through to Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.45
Hakan Türkyilmaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.03
Gérard Chevallier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Reis.
65.36
Frank Howells makes a simple pass to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.03
0-4Sheffield United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.21
0-4Ismael Izzet takes it forward alone. Ismael Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Max Clegg!
78.08
Hakan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.49
Gérard Chevallier chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.37
Adam Shearer knocks the ball forward to Alan Brand. Alan Brand goes all the way! Alan Brand shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Mohammed Gargo had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
84.22
Gérard Chevallier brings the ball forward. Gérard Chevallier whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
87.03
Hakan Özalan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Howells. Frank Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.48
Hakan Türkyilmaz kicks a strong pass forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Graham Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Terry. Joe Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.1%
69.9%
Play Area
32.9%
43.8%
23.3%
Scorers
| Alan Brand 81 | Muzzy Türkyilmaz 10, 38 Denys Volynets 14 Alex McCoist 32 |