Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Burnley. A crowd of 4,553 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Burnley start the match!
2.09
Eduardo Jardim passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser makes a beautiful solo run. Vincenzo Frieser tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.05
Sebastian Ziegler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Eadie. Steve Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.57
Robert Philips makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Philips whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.58
Stan Black controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Holloway. Jason Holloway controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.20
Ross Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Galli. Ivan Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.20
Liam Smithe sees space and advances. Liam Smithe passes the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Black.
36.09
Oleg Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.07
Steve Eadie passes the ball forward to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.50
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.19
Burnley are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sheffield United's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
48.02
Ivan Galli knocks the ball forward to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.20
Steve Eadie comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Galli. The referee calls over Steve Eadie and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Galli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.15
Steve Eadie makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.28
Steve Eadie makes a simple pass to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Simonsen.
73.25
Stan Black hacks Kevin Cleland from behind! The referee calls over Stan Black and warns him to calm down! Kevin Cleland runs off the knock.
84.46
Liam Smithe threads the ball through to Oleg Higginbotham. Oleg Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Oleg Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gareth Carter!
87.36
Adam White kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Philips. Robert Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Grimandi.
89.38
Eddie Simonsen makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser makes a simple pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gareth Carter of Sheffield United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
31.1%
49.2%
19.7%

Scorers