Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,642 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sheffield United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southampton start the match!
6.48
0-0Sheffield United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southampton's defence.
12.26
0-0Ivan Galli catches Ralph Mortensen on the ankles. Ivan Galli is shown the yellow card! Ralph Mortensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.18
0-0Vincenzo Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland makes a simple pass to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.52
0-0Vincenzo Schumacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen passes the ball forward to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble shoots from long range but Stuart Insley is on top of it.
28.13
1-0Eddie Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Oleg Higginbotham. Oleg Higginbotham brings the ball forward. Oleg Higginbotham lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gareth Carter!
38.34
Warren Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.13
1-0Vincenzo Frieser catches Simon Mendonca on the ankles. The referee calls over Vincenzo Frieser and warns him to calm down! Simon Mendonca runs off the knock.
42.01
Warren Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.54
Ralph Mortensen makes a probing pass to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Sheffield United start the second half!
47.54
Ross Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Higginbotham. Oleg Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter directs the ball goalwards with his head. Richard Nicholls easily picks it out of the air!
49.47
Vincenzo Frieser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter shoots from long range. Richard Nicholls easily smothers it.
61.28
Ivan Galli makes a probing pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from distance but somehow Richard Nicholls manages to keep it out.
63.07
Ross Grimandi surges forward with the ball. Ross Grimandi knocks the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.36
Eduardo Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Galli. Ivan Galli knocks the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.22
Simon Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
78.47
1-0Ivan Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.56
Eddie Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.34
Carl Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Insley had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
89.21
Oleg Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Copping.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
32.9%
46.6%
20.5%
Scorers