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
57Stephen InceS. Ince
Benedetto SturbaB. Sturba65
D
2
D
68Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi
Alistair BallA. Ball54
D
3
D
57Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes
Craig SmithC. Smith52
D
4
D
50Gary McleodG. Mcleod
Darren WatsonD. Watson63
M
5
M
64Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero
Robert ClarkeR. Clarke56
M
6
M
59Neil InceN. Ince
Callum ThomsonC. Thomson56
M
7
M
48Anton de GrootA. de Groot
Ugo KasperU. Kasper55
M
8
M
45Stephen DrydenS. Dryden
Matthias BrücknerM. Brückner54
M
9
A
58Chris CarrickC. Carrick
Jacob SalakoJ. Salako56
A
10
A
54Gavin VickersG. Vickers
Oscar Jr. BaronioO. Baronio54
A
captain11captain
A
52Noel LisbieN. Lisbie
 
Nicol˜ CastelliniN. Castellini54
G
12
A
50Jason ShearerJ. Shearer
Ashley BrownA. Brown47
M
13
A
50Pascal LorenzP. Lorenz
John GrondinJ. Grondin44
A
14
G
49Warren EadieW. Eadie

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 4,428 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
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 Mark Grondin.


0.00
Sheffield United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.33
Alistair Ball brings the ball forward. Alistair Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako makes a great pass forward. Oscar Jr. Baronio runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.23
Neil Ince runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Ince whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mike Eadie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Caballero plays the ball forward to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.43
Silvio Fernandes makes a simple pass to Anton de Groot. Anton de Groot takes it forward alone. Anton de Groot cuts inside the box! Anton de Groot tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Mike Eadie!
36.48
Callum Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Salako controls it well on his chest. Jacob Salako skips past Gian Matteo Benussi! Jacob Salako side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Stephen Ince has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.49
Darren Watson hits a low pass to Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Silvio Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Ince. Neil Ince runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Ince plays a one-two with Noel Lisbie and advances towards the goal... Neil Ince looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
48.30
Neil Ince runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Ince hits a low pass to Gavin Vickers. Some good footwork from Gavin Vickers provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Mike Eadie had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
51.43
Callum Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako sees Oscar Jr. Baronio just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Jr. Baronio comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.20
Nicolas Caballero hits a low pass to Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Chris Carrick but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.28
Ugo Kasper advances with the ball. Ugo Kasper kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.33
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Ugo Kasper .
67.43
Darren Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
71.52
Alistair Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Clarke. Robert Clarke chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio makes a simple pass, allowing Jacob Salako to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jacob Salako provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Gary Mcleod!
72.17
Gary Mcleod barges into Jacob Salako. The referee calls over Gary Mcleod and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Salako stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.18
Robert Clarke flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Salako who brings the ball neatly under control. Jacob Salako shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.58
Anton de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Chris Carrick controls it well on his chest. Chris Carrick tries a spectacular long range effort. Mike Eadie gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
77.32
Sheffield United have made a substitution with John Grondin replacing Benedetto Sturba .
81.53
Nicol˜ Castellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.50
Nicol˜ Castellini flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Baronio controls it well on his chest. Oscar Jr. Baronio finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
87.14
Anton de Groot flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Vickers who takes it down. Gavin Vickers shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
89.44
John Grondin passes the ball forward to Darren Watson. Darren Watson flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Salako who brings the ball under control. Jacob Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
Robert Clarke advances with the ball. Robert Clarke knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Oscar Jr. Baronio is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
23.8%
46.2%
30%

Scorers
Jacob Salako 36
Gavin Vickers 9, 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Vickers of Brighton and Hove Albion

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

1.Stephen Ince (GK)
6
2.Gian Matteo Benussi (DEF)
6
3.Silvio Fernandes (DEF)
6
4.Gary Mcleod (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Nicolas Caballero (MID)
6
6.Neil Ince (MID)
9
7.Anton de Groot (MID)
7
8.Stephen Dryden (MID)
6
9.Chris Carrick (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Vickers (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Noel Lisbie (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Shearer (ATT)
0
13.Pascal Lorenz (ATT)
0
14.Warren Eadie (GK)
0