Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,704 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sheffield United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
4.39
0-0Darren Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Standing. Graham Standing makes a simple pass to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.42
0-0Oleg Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
12.12
Vincenzo Frieser passes the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.59
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.29
Liam Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Fortune.
28.57
Eddie Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser takes it forward alone. Vincenzo Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.49
Eddie Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies goes all the way! Ralph Davies shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.40
Niccolo Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Jason Burgess. Jason Burgess surges forward with the ball. Jason Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
48.13
0-0Ross Grimandi sees space and advances. Ross Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Anthony Wilcox.
54.23
Ross Grimandi makes a simple pass to Oleg Higginbotham. Oleg Higginbotham surges forward with the ball. Oleg Higginbotham tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Anthony Wilcox!
55.57
Ivan Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland goes all the way! Kevin Cleland takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Anthony Wilcox.
60.45
Eduardo Jardim sees space and advances. Eduardo Jardim makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Jardim shoots from long range but Anthony Wilcox is on top of it.
63.56
Ivan Galli passes the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.45
Eddie Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland powers a header at goal. Anthony Wilcox manages to gather it comfortably.
66.02
Jason Burgess threads the ball through to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.19
Oleg Higginbotham brings the ball forward. Oleg Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Vernazza.
71.25
0-0Ivan Galli catches Jason Burgess on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivan Galli and warns him to calm down! Jason Burgess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.41
Neil Sharpe hacks Ross Grimandi from behind! Neil Sharpe is warned by the referee! Ross Grimandi runs off the knock.
78.20
Niccolo Vernazza sees a break and surges forward. Niccolo Vernazza sees space and advances. Niccolo Vernazza tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.12
Oleg Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
83.34
Darren Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Standing. Graham Standing chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
84.19
0-1Lomano Fortune threads the ball through to Eddie Fletcher. Eddie Fletcher passes the ball forward to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies goes all the way! Ralph Davies shoots from just inside the box. Ralph Davies scores for Northampton Town!!
89.35
Ralph Davies catches Liam Smithe on the ankles. Ralph Davies is given a warning by the referee! Liam Smithe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%
Scorers
| Ralph Davies 84 |