Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mike EadieM. Eadie55
G
1
G
55Adam PerryA. Perry
Benedetto SturbaB. Sturba65
D
2
D
56Marvin WrightM. Wright
Alistair BallA. Ball54
D
3
D
53Syd MacleanS. Maclean
Craig SmithC. Smith52
D
4
D
46Matthew ArmstrongM. Armstrong
Darren WatsonD. Watson63
M
5
M
62Paolo AgliardiP. Agliardi
Robert ClarkeR. Clarke56
M
6
M
56Edward MendoncaE. Mendonca
Callum ThomsonC. Thomson56
M
7
M
51Adam GreeningA. Greening
Ugo KasperU. Kasper55
M
8captain
M
49Iván QuirogaI. Quiroga
Matthias BrücknerM. Brückner54
M
9
A
65Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher
Jacob SalakoJ. Salako56
A
10
A
59Jody ImpeyJ. Impey
Oscar Jr. BaronioO. Baronio54
A
captain11
A
55Jonathan CollymoreJ. Collymore
 
Nicol˜ CastelliniN. Castellini54
G
12
A
55Jon ThomsonJ. Thomson
Ashley BrownA. Brown47
M
13
A
54Alistair PottsA. Potts
John GrondinJ. Grondin44
A
14
A
50Les HurstL. Hurst

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 3,859 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Mike.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off!
3.37
Callum Thomson makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Jacob Salako and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Callum Thomson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.09
Edward Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.27
Syd Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Edward Mendonca collects the pass. Edward Mendonca passes the ball forward to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.36
With great vision, Callum Thomson plays the ball forward to Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.02
Alistair Ball makes a beautiful solo run. Alistair Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Oscar Jr. Baronio is offside!
22.37
Adam Greening threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.45
Paolo Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Collymore collects the pass. Jonathan Collymore shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.45
Alistair Ball flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Brückner who brings the ball under control. Matthias Brückner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matthias Brückner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Wright.
40.42
Craig Smith flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Kasper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Ugo Kasper laces a through ball forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio edges inside the box! Oscar Jr. Baronio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Adam Perry smothers it!
44.11
Matthew Armstrong comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Salako. Matthew Armstrong is shown the yellow card! Jacob Salako grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur 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 Tottenham Hotspur get the second half underway!
48.39
Matthias Brückner passes the ball forward to Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako plays a quick one-two with Oscar Jr. Baronio and rushes in on goal... Jacob Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.31
Edward Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
59.14
Paolo Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Gallacher collects the pass. Gavin Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.18
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Ugo Kasper .Tottenham Hotspur appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.23
Craig Smith takes it forward alone. Craig Smith flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Baronio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Baronio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Adam Perry manages to keep it out.
67.01
With a delightful solo run, Adam Greening stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.24
Matthew Armstrong threads the ball through to Adam Greening. Adam Greening takes it forward alone. Adam Greening tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.38
Darren Watson threads a neat ball through to Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako puts a great ball through. Oscar Jr. Baronio runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.46
Sheffield United have made a substitution with John Grondin replacing Benedetto Sturba .
78.53
Marvin Wright threads a neat ball through to Adam Greening. Adam Greening takes it forward alone. Adam Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
81.40
Marvin Wright runs forward with the ball. Marvin Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.22
Marvin Wright makes a probing pass to Edward Mendonca. Edward Mendonca makes a probing pass to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Eadie who gathers it comfortably.
85.15
Iván Quiroga flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Collymore who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Collymore tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.29
Adam Greening flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Gallacher who takes it down. Gavin Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.16
Nicol˜ Castellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield United!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
32.5%
39.8%
27.7%

Scorers
Jacob Salako 48
Oscar Jr. Baronio 89
Gavin Gallacher 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Jr. Baronio of Sheffield United

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

1.Adam Perry (GK)
6
2.Marvin Wright (DEF)
7
3.Syd Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Matthew Armstrong (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Paolo Agliardi (MID)
6
6.Edward Mendonca (MID)
6
7.Adam Greening (MID)
8
8.Iván Quiroga (MID)
6
9.Gavin Gallacher (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jody Impey (ATT)
6
11.Jonathan Collymore (ATT)
7
 
12.Jon Thomson (ATT)
0
13.Alistair Potts (ATT)
0
14.Les Hurst (ATT)
0