Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 13,174 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off!
3.33
0-0Eoin Salako hacks Ivan Potts from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Potts grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.54
0-0Thomas Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Viera. Ferdinand Viera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
10.30
0-0Thomas Neuhaus comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Kiko. Thomas Neuhaus is warned by the referee! Alejandro Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.04
Thomas Neuhaus threads the ball through to Ferdinand Viera. Ferdinand Viera tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
22.35
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.13
Thomas Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.17
0-0Thomas Neuhaus flicks a high ball forward to Bill Lightfoot who takes it down. Bill Lightfoot shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.09
Alexander Gerlach chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
30.18
Barry Talan sees a break and surges forward. Barry Talan darts forward. Barry Talan plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Kiko and stumbles forward towards the goal... Barry Talan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.07
0-0Alejandro Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Best. Tim Best knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson flicks the ball with his head but Isaiah Griffin is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
34.30
Gianni Pergolizzi threads a neat ball through to Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts passes the ball forward to Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Best. With a superhuman jump, Tim Best connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Hibiki Kaneko manages to gather it comfortably.
39.18
Ivan Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Britton. Richard Britton cuts inside the box! Richard Britton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Hibiki Kaneko manages to gather it.
40.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Richard Britton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson plays a perfect one-two with Richard Britton and rushes in on goal... Scott Henderson tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
48.49
0-0Alejandro Kiko threads a neat ball through to Tim Best. Tim Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Isaiah Griffin.
49.09
0-0Tim Best clumsily knocks into Joe Salmon. Tim Best is shown the yellow card! Joe Salmon runs off the knock.
53.52
Joe Salmon sees Alexander Gerlach in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Gerlach finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Felipe Cruz comfortably smothers it!
55.19
Eoin Salako knocks the ball forward to Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
57.29
Isaiah Griffin passes the ball forward to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach advances with the ball. Alexander Gerlach shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
60.16
0-0Sheffield United have made a substitution with Sol Williamson replacing Stephen Campbell .
63.48
Barry Talan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Britton. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Williamson. Sol Williamson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hibiki Kaneko didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.31
Gianni Pergolizzi flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Potts collects the pass. Ivan Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Best. Tim Best lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Hibiki Kaneko is on top of it.
66.59
1-0Ivan Potts flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson controls it well on his chest. Scott Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.34
Gianni Pergolizzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Best. Tim Best finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
73.07
Ivan Potts threads a neat ball through to Richard Britton. Richard Britton lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
77.49
Joe Salmon takes the throw-in. Isaiah Griffin sees Roberto Gerritsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Gerritsen laces a through ball forward to Ferdinand Viera. Ferdinand Viera whips in a cross ball towards Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.57
Thomas Neuhaus comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Kiko. Thomas Neuhaus is given another warning by the referee! Alejandro Kiko carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.07
Sheffield United are in full control of this game.
83.25
Ivan Sinclair clumsily knocks into Richard Britton. Ivan Sinclair is shown the yellow card! Richard Britton runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
25.8%
47%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Henderson of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Felipe Cruz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Barry Talan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gianni Pergolizzi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paolo Wilson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Potts (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Richard Britton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alejandro Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Henderson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Tim Best (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Mark Nyarko (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mervin Makin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sol Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Hibiki Kaneko (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eoin Salako (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Isaiah Griffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Sinclair (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Joe Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thomas Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Gerritsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alexander Gerlach (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ferdinand Viera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bill Lightfoot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicky Duberry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Karim Zuidersma (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Bremner (ATT) | 0 | |