Match Report
| Sheffield United | Sheffield United |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Jibarra Goat | Jibarra Goat | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Insley | S. Insley |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Edward Kasper | E. Kasper | |||||||||
| Eddie Simonsen | E. Simonsen | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Ronnie Granville | R. Granville | |||||||||
| Liam Smithe | L. Smithe | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Dean Dixon | D. Dixon | |||||||||
| Ian Lloyd | I. Lloyd | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Paul Holloway | P. Holloway | |||||||||
| Ross Grimandi | R. Grimandi | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Julian Adams | J. Adams | |||||||||
| Eduardo Jardim | E. Jardim |  | 43 | D | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Del Whelan | D. Whelan | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Frieser | V. Frieser |  | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Marc Scowcroft | M. Scowcroft | |||||||||
| Ivan Galli | I. Galli | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Alberto Gower | A. Gower | |||||||||
| Oleg Higginbotham | O. Higginbotham | | 54 | M | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Alfred Impey | A. Impey | |||||||||
| Gareth Carter | G. Carter | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Nicky Beresford | N. Beresford | |||||||||
| Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland |  | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Sylvain Wilson | S. Wilson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Watford. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sheffield United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sheffield United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Watford kick off and get the first half underway!
8.50
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.14
0-0Liam Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser makes a probing pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.00
0-0Liam Smithe sees space and advances. Liam Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.26
Ivan Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.59
Marc Scowcroft threads the ball through to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.05
Dean Dixon makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Dixon passes the ball forward to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
38.08
Marc Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Insley who gathers it comfortably.
39.17
Ross Grimandi passes the ball forward to Oleg Higginbotham. Oleg Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Granville.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
54.17
Liam Smithe passes the ball forward to Oleg Higginbotham. Oleg Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.46
Alberto Gower knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
60.47
Ross Grimandi threads the ball through to Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser threads the ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Holloway.
63.41
0-0Kevin Cleland hacks Paul Holloway from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Cleland and warns him to calm down! Paul Holloway hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.58
Ross Grimandi knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser passes the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edward Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
71.03
Ivan Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
73.48
Vincenzo Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
79.25
0-0Liam Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser makes a probing pass to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Edward Kasper manages to gather it comfortably.
87.42
Marc Scowcroft sees space and advances. Marc Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Insley who gathers it comfortably.
89.20
Watford are easily keeping Sheffield United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
1-0Oleg Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Edward Kasper had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
25.6%
46.3%
28%
Scorers