Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Duane HollDuane Holl Steve Bullock Steve Bullock
Felipe CruzF. Cruz63
G
1captain
G
69Samuel MillaS. Milla
Gavin MercerG. Mercer56
D
2
D
63Carlos NascimentoC. Nascimento
Barry TalanB. Talan50
D
3
D
62Felice IannuzziF. Iannuzzi
Gianni PergolizziG. Pergolizzi59
D
captain4
D
59Danny WiltordD. Wiltord
Jacek RzasaJ. Rzasa62
D
5
M
64Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Francis RodriguesF. Rodrigues57
M
6
M
62Hugo CamineroH. Caminero
Ivan PottsI. Potts52
M
7
M
61Julian CleggJ. Clegg
Alejandro KikoA. Kiko56
M
8
M
57Zbigniew DeynaZ. Deyna
Stephen CampbellS. Campbell59
A
9
A
67Miguel RamosM. Ramos
Sol WilliamsonS. Williamson47
A
10
A
64Gabriel MolinaG. Molina
Tim BestT. Best58
A
11
A
63Eddy BlasiE. Blasi
 
Mark NyarkoM. Nyarko39
D
12
A
59Rafael ZimmermanR. Zimmerman
Kurt Van Der ElstK. Van Der Elst39
M
13
D
58Sandro InzaghiS. Inzaghi
Daniele HenryD. Henry44
A
14
A
51Greg DaviesG. Davies

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 11,991 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the match underway!
2.39
Felice Iannuzzi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Felice Iannuzzi laces a weighted ball forward to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina knocks the ball forward, putting Eddy Blasi through on goal. Eddy Blasi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
6.17
Gianni Pergolizzi sees Francis Rodrigues in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Rodrigues passes the ball forward to Sol Williamson. Sol Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.57
Carlos Nascimento makes a probing pass to Danny Wiltord. Danny Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gabriel Molina through on goal. Gabriel Molina shoots from just inside the box but Felipe Cruz reads it well. Great save!
9.38
Julian Clegg flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Molina who takes it down. Gabriel Molina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacek Rzasa.
14.43
Gianni Pergolizzi flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Kiko collects the pass. Alejandro Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Best. Tim Best advances inside the box! Tim Best muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.44
Stephen Campbell advances with the ball. Stephen Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Best. Tim Best directs the ball goalwards with his head. Samuel Milla didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.38
Francis Rodrigues flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Kiko who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Tim Best. Tim Best rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Samuel Milla manages to keep it out.
18.45
Gianni Pergolizzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts hits a low pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Wiltord.
20.26
Barry Talan kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Williamson. Sol Williamson shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.40
Alejandro Kiko passes the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko beats his man to it with a header. Samuel Milla picks it out of the air!
27.16
Julian Clegg brings the ball forward. Julian Clegg plays a scrappy one-two with Zbigniew Deyna and advances towards the goal... Julian Clegg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Clegg!
32.50
Gianni Pergolizzi barges into Gabriel Molina. The referee brings Gianni Pergolizzi to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Molina runs off the knock.
34.59
Ivan Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues sees Tim Best in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Best whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
40.26
Felice Iannuzzi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Felice Iannuzzi shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players seem much more motivated whilst the Bristol Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
55.19
Stephen Campbell plays the ball forward to Tim Best. Tim Best shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.56
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Daniele Henry replacing Stephen Campbell .
61.63
Danny Wiltord advances with the ball. Danny Wiltord sees Gabriel Molina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Molina edges inside the box! Gabriel Molina muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.23
With a delightful solo run, Garry Matteo stretches the opposition's defence. Garry Matteo plays a one-two with Miguel Ramos and rushes in on goal... Barry Talan hacks Garry Matteo from behind! Garry Matteo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
71.08
Francis Rodrigues knocks the ball forward to Sol Williamson. Sol Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Nascimento.
72.07
Danny Wiltord threads the ball through to Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Caminero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eddy Blasi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.56
Danny Wiltord makes a probing pass to Carlos Nascimento. Carlos Nascimento sees Hugo Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Caminero rushes past Barry Talan! Hugo Caminero tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Felipe Cruz.
84.52
Francis Rodrigues flicks a high ball forward to Tim Best who takes it down. Tim Best lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Henry. Daniele Henry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
85.22
Barry Talan hacks Miguel Ramos from behind! The referee calls over Barry Talan and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Ramos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Bristol Rovers
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
30.8%
41%
28.2%

Scorers
Eddy Blasi 2
Julian Clegg 27
Gabriel Molina 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Molina of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Felipe Cruz (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
3.Barry Talan (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Gianni Pergolizzi (DEF)
6
5.Jacek Rzasa (DEF)
6
6.Francis Rodrigues (MID)
7
7.Ivan Potts (MID)
6
8.Alejandro Kiko (MID)
7
9.Stephen Campbell (ATT)
7
10.Sol Williamson (ATT)
6
11.Tim Best (ATT)
7
 
12.Mark Nyarko (DEF)
0
13.Kurt Van Der Elst (MID)
0
14.Daniele Henry (ATT)
6

1.Samuel Milla (GK)
7
2.Carlos Nascimento (DEF)
6
3.Felice Iannuzzi (DEF)
8
4.Danny Wiltord (DEF)
8
5.Garry Matteo (MID)
6
6.Hugo Caminero (MID)
6
7.Julian Clegg (MID)goal scored
8
8.Zbigniew Deyna (MID)
6
9.Miguel Ramos (ATT)
6
10.Gabriel Molina (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Eddy Blasi (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
0
13.Sandro Inzaghi (DEF)
0
14.Greg Davies (ATT)
0