Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 2,722 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Sheffield United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.55
Alberto Shaw makes a simple pass to Luke Grant. Luke Grant goes all the way! Luke Grant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Stephen Huckerby is on top of it.
10.35
Max Summerbell barges into Daniele Weir. The referee calls over Max Summerbell and shows him a yellow card! Daniele Weir grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.39
Kemal Salmon makes a simple pass to Luke Grant. Luke Grant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.19
Anthony Jeffers sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Jeffers chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Stone. Oleg Stone shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
34.34
Les Blake barges into Daniele Weir. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniele Weir hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.55
Robert Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Blake. Les Blake shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.21
Kemal Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Coppinger. Carl Coppinger goes all the way! Carl Coppinger rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.43
Miel Dijkhuizen passes the ball forward to Phil Atherton. Phil Atherton threads the ball through to Luke Grant. Luke Grant knocks the ball forward to Carl Coppinger but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Derby County kick off and get the second half underway!
51.18
Oleh Oliynyk passes the ball forward to Robert Mcgovern. Robert Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Stone. Oleg Stone threads the ball through to Billy Prior. Billy Prior shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Prior!
54.32
Derby County are easily keeping Sheffield United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.14
Anthony Jeffers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Summerbell. Max Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Blake. Les Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Prior. Billy Prior is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Wayne Stockdale manages to keep it out.
65.04
Daniele Weir barges into Les Blake. Daniele Weir is given a warning by the referee! Les Blake grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.42
Angelos Devitsakis makes a simple pass to Jason Watson. Jason Watson threads the ball through to Les Blake. Les Blake tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Wayne Stockdale easily smothers it!
71.17
Phil Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Stone. Oleg Stone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Platt.
72.49
Daniele Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Salmon. Kemal Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Coppinger. Carl Coppinger shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.39
Angelos Devitsakis comes in with a late challenge on Luke Grant. Angelos Devitsakis is warned by the referee! Luke Grant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Nicholas Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Grant. Luke Grant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Billy Prior of Sheffield United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
28.8%
41.1%
30.1%

Scorers