Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Luton TownLuton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mike EadieM. Eadie55
G
1
G
54Teddy RedknappT. Redknapp
Benedetto SturbaB. Sturba65
D
2
D
68Craig ClarkeC. Clarke
Alistair BallA. Ball54
D
3
D
56Marcus MendezM. Mendez
Craig SmithC. Smith52
D
4
D
55Nigel DublinN. Dublin
Darren WatsonD. Watson63
M
5
M
66Emile SimonsenE. Simonsen
Robert ClarkeR. Clarke56
M
6captain
M
61Stanley GrayS. Gray
Callum ThomsonC. Thomson56
M
7
M
53Kevin KooimanK. Kooiman
Ugo KasperU. Kasper55
M
8
M
50Marcus StuartM. Stuart
Matthias BrücknerM. Brückner54
M
9
A
56Linus HallerL. Haller
Jacob SalakoJ. Salako56
A
10
A
55Anton WalterA. Walter
Oscar Jr. BaronioO. Baronio54
A
captain11
A
54Rio CadamarteriR. Cadamarteri
 
Nicol˜ CastelliniN. Castellini54
G
12
A
53David LinekerD. Lineker
Ashley BrownA. Brown47
M
13
G
51Tiago LimaT. Lima
John GrondinJ. Grondin44
A
14
D
50Ian PearceI. Pearce

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,577 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Vickers.


0.00
The first half starts with Luton Town kicking off!
15.19
Nigel Dublin makes a simple pass to Marcus Stuart. Marcus Stuart hits a low pass to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.25
Stanley Gray threads a neat ball through to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.47
Stanley Gray comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Brückner. The referee calls over Stanley Gray and shows him a yellow card! Matthias Brückner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.15
Stanley Gray advances with the ball. Stanley Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Walter. Anton Walter rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anton Walter!
33.35
Emile Simonsen hits a low pass to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
38.35
Darren Watson sees a break and surges forward. Darren Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Luton Town 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!
48.24
Craig Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Stuart holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Stuart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Haller. Linus Haller plays a one-two with Rio Cadamarteri and rushes in on goal... Linus Haller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.51
Marcus Mendez threads a neat ball through to Kevin Kooiman. Kevin Kooiman threads the ball through to Linus Haller. Linus Haller shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.01
Craig Clarke pushes mid-way up the pitch. Craig Clarke makes a probing pass to Anton Walter. Anton Walter shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
57.03
Stanley Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.17
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Ugo Kasper .Luton Town have made a substitution with Tiago Lima replacing Emile Simonsen .
63.32
Stanley Gray barges into Robert Clarke. The referee calls over Stanley Gray and warns him to calm down! Robert Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.42
Stanley Gray advances with the ball. Stanley Gray tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
73.01
Anton Walter catches Benedetto Sturba on the ankles. Anton Walter is shown the yellow card! Benedetto Sturba stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.30
Sheffield United have made a substitution with John Grondin replacing Benedetto Sturba .
78.34
Robert Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Salako controls it well on his chest. Jacob Salako shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
79.52
Stanley Gray knocks the ball forward to Linus Haller. Linus Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.40
Callum Thomson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Callum Thomson advances inside the box! Callum Thomson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Luton Town
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.1%
63.9%
Play Area
29.5%
49.2%
21.3%

Scorers
Anton Walter 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Gray of Luton Town

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

1.Teddy Redknapp (GK)
6
2.Craig Clarke (DEF)
8
3.Marcus Mendez (DEF)
6
4.Nigel Dublin (DEF)
7
5.Emile Simonsen (MID)
6
6.Stanley Gray (MID)yellow card
9
7.Kevin Kooiman (MID)
6
8.Marcus Stuart (MID)
7
9.Linus Haller (ATT)
6
10.Anton Walter (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Rio Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
 
12.David Lineker (ATT)
0
13.Tiago Lima (GK)
6
14.Ian Pearce (DEF)
0