Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 4,291 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off the first half!
2.06
0-0Oleg Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.21
0-0Don Mcallister threads the ball through to Carlton Bower. Carlton Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Insley manages to gather it comfortably.
10.03
0-016.07
Don Mcallister passes the ball forward to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Bower. Carlton Bower connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
24.39
0-0Paul Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleksiy Kostiuk.
26.09
Liam Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gray. Paul Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.03
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
32.34
Max Brighton knocks the ball forward to Carlton Bower. Carlton Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Insley who gathers it comfortably.
34.03
Sheffield United are easily keeping Oldham Athletic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.06
1-0Ivan Galli makes a simple pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Stuart Burgess had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
40.08
Ivan Galli passes the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Goldberg.
42.54
Ivan Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off!
61.15
Don Mcallister makes a simple pass to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill plays a perfect one-two with Carlton Bower and rushes in on goal... Anthony Edghill tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.30
Max Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.07
1-0Danny Lee knocks the ball forward to Julian Lua-Lua. Julian Lua-Lua surges forward with the ball. Julian Lua-Lua passes the ball forward but Carlton Bower is offside!
71.27
Don Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Bower. Carlton Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Edghill but the linesman indicates offside!
79.18
Paul Gray passes the ball forward to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.56
Jason Lee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Brighton. Max Brighton knocks the ball forward to Anthony Edghill. Anthony Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Bower. Carlton Bower powers a header at goal. Stuart Insley easily picks it out of the air!
87.58
Julian Lua-Lua sees a break and surges forward. Julian Lua-Lua shoots from distance. Stuart Insley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.5%
52.9%
20.6%
Scorers