Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mike EadieM. Eadie55
G
1
G
49Warren EadieW. Eadie
Benedetto SturbaB. Sturba65
D
2
D
68Nicola C. Di NataleN. Di Natale
Alistair BallA. Ball54
D
3
D
68Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi
Craig SmithC. Smith51
D
4
D
57Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes
Darren WatsonD. Watson63
M
5
M
74Darren PearceD. Pearce
Robert ClarkeR. Clarke56
M
6
M
70Jimmy CroceJ. Croce
Ugo KasperU. Kasper55
M
7
M
70Simon ErlerS. Erler
Callum ThomsonC. Thomson55
M
8
M
63Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero
Matthias BrücknerM. Brückner53
M
9
A
57Chris CarrickC. Carrick
Jacob SalakoJ. Salako56
A
10
A
55Steve BeckhamS. Beckham
Oscar Jr. BaronioO. Baronio54
A
captain11captain
A
50Jason ShearerJ. Shearer
 
Nicol˜ CastelliniN. Castellini53
G
12
M
59Neil InceN. Ince
Manuele AnastasiM. Anastasi50
D
13
D
50Gary McleodG. Mcleod
Ashley BrownA. Brown47
M
14
A
50Ben HackworthB. Hackworth

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Scholes.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
2.40
Robert Clarke makes an attacking run forward. Robert Clarke rushes past Silvio Fernandes! Robert Clarke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.04
Simon Erler flicks a high ball forward to Steve Beckham who takes it down. Steve Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.37
Callum Thomson knocks the ball forward to Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.27
Matthias Brückner knocks the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Warren Eadie.
20.16
Simon Erler hits a low pass to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham rushes past Alistair Ball! Steve Beckham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Mike Eadie gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
22.19
Nicolas Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.23
Robert Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.38
Matthias Brückner sees Jacob Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Warren Eadie who gathers it comfortably.
33.43
Nicolas Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Steve Beckham controls it well on his chest. Steve Beckham shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
36.32
Silvio Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Croce. With great vision, Jimmy Croce plays the ball forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Carrick and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Beckham rockets a shot on goal but somehow Mike Eadie manages to keep it out.
44.47
Jimmy Croce threads the ball through to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
47.50
Gian Matteo Benussi flicks a high pass forward. Simon Erler controls it well on his chest. Simon Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham puts a great ball through but Chris Carrick is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
48.03
Jacob Salako barges into Nicola C. Di Natale. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicola C. Di Natale gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.42
Nicola C. Di Natale hacks Oscar Jr. Baronio from behind! The referee warns Nicola C. Di Natale to calm down! Oscar Jr. Baronio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.08
Jimmy Croce knocks the ball forward to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.49
Matthias Brückner flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.25
Craig Smith threads a neat ball through to Ugo Kasper. Ugo Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Baronio collects the pass. Oscar Jr. Baronio plays a one-two with Jacob Salako and rushes in on goal... Oscar Jr. Baronio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.08
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Callum Thomson .
61.08
Nicola C. Di Natale flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Caballero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick knocks the ball forward to Jason Shearer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.50
Nicol˜ Castellini sees Jacob Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Salako tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Warren Eadie with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
71.33
Darren Pearce passes the ball forward to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Carrick but he's offside!
73.11
Silvio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Caballero collects the pass. Nicolas Caballero threads a neat ball through to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.26
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Ashley Brown replacing Benedetto Sturba .
78.29
Craig Smith takes it forward alone. Craig Smith threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.34
Nicola C. Di Natale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Croce. Jimmy Croce knocks the ball forward to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Some silky footwork from Steve Beckham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
24.3%
47.3%
28.4%

Scorers
Jacob Salako 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Salako of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Mike Eadie (GK)
7
2.Benedetto Sturba (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Ball (DEF)
6
4.Craig Smith (DEF)
7
5.Darren Watson (MID)
6
6.Robert Clarke (MID)
9
7.Ugo Kasper (MID)
6
8.Callum Thomson (MID)
6
9.Matthias Brückner (MID)
7
10.Jacob Salako (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.Oscar Jr. Baronio (ATT)
7
 
12.Nicol˜ Castellini (GK)
8
13.Manuele Anastasi (DEF)
0
14.Ashley Brown (MID)
6

1.Warren Eadie (GK)
7
2.Nicola C. Di Natale (DEF)
6
3.Gian Matteo Benussi (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.Darren Pearce (MID)
6
6.Jimmy Croce (MID)
8
7.Simon Erler (MID)
7
8.Nicolas Caballero (MID)
8
9.Chris Carrick (ATT)
6
10.Steve Beckham (ATT)
8
11.Jason Shearer (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Ince (MID)
0
13.Gary Mcleod (DEF)
0
14.Ben Hackworth (ATT)
0