Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Manchester CityManchester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan ArendtS. Arendt61
G
1
G
62Peter MikeP. Mike
Tommy WoodcockT. Woodcock69
D
2captain
D
66Albert GainzaA. Gainza
Darius MccannD. Mccann61
D
captain3
D
61Mervin GranttM. Grantt
Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell57
D
4
D
60Ronnie BouldR. Bould
Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie76
M
5
D
57Gary HendryG. Hendry
Alistair FentonA. Fenton64
M
6
M
57Warren MooreW. Moore
Clive GordonC. Gordon60
M
7
M
54Tommy MooreT. Moore
Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood59
M
8
M
53Graham BellamyG. Bellamy
Edward YoungE. Young76
A
9
A
64Cesare TommasiC. Tommasi
Fredrik DixonF. Dixon59
A
10
A
60Robert CraddockR. Craddock
Adrian VenusA. Venus54
A
11
A
54Emile CarterE. Carter
 
Rodolfo TommasiR. Tommasi60
G
12
G
55Mick CraddockM. Craddock
Glynn BrittonG. Britton57
G
13
G
55Malcolm JosephM. Joseph
Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft55
D
14
G
53Adam HitchcockA. Hitchcock

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 7,796 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.


0.00
Manchester City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.48
Tommy Moore plays the ball forward to Emile Carter. Emile Carter threads the ball through to Robert Craddock but he's offside!
8.50
Alistair Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Young. Edward Young runs straight at the defence! Edward Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.35
Alistair Fenton kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edward Young!
15.23
Ronnie Bould breaks forward. Ronnie Bould passes the ball forward to Emile Carter. Emile Carter whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi heads the ball goalwards. Stefan Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.57
Graham Bellamy hacks Alistair Fenton from behind! The referee calls over Graham Bellamy and warns him to calm down! Alistair Fenton stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.56
Ronnie Bould sees Warren Moore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Moore knocks the ball forward to Emile Carter. Emile Carter tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.05
Alistair Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.27
Darius Mccann threads a neat ball through to Alistair Fenton. Alistair Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Dixon who takes it down. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.36
Scott Sherwood makes an attacking run forward. Scott Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.38
With a delightful solo run, Alistair Fenton stretches the opposition's defence. Alistair Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.00
Tommy Moore sees Robert Craddock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Craddock shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
44.42
Clive Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Mike who gathers it comfortably.
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
48.02
Graham Bellamy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Carter. Emile Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Stefan Arendt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.08
Warren Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Carter. Emile Carter whips in a cross ball towards Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
54.33
Darius Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Fenton. Alistair Fenton surges forward with the ball. Alistair Fenton makes a simple pass, allowing Fredrik Dixon to run into the box. Fredrik Dixon takes a shot at goal but is denied by Gary Hendry. Excellent block.
57.26
Tommy Moore makes a probing pass to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.53
Ronnie Bould makes a probing pass to Warren Moore. Warren Moore flicks a high pass forward to Cesare Tommasi who brings the ball under control. Cesare Tommasi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.51
Alistair Fenton flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Venus who brings the ball under control. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.10
Tommy Woodcock plays the ball forward to Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon makes a beautiful solo run. Clive Gordon shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
77.57
Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Mick Craddock replacing Emile Carter, Malcolm Joseph replacing Graham Bellamy and Adam Hitchcock replacing Ronnie Bould .
78.62
Malcolm Joseph threads a neat ball through to Mick Craddock. Mick Craddock passes the ball forward but Cesare Tommasi is offside!
81.55
Tommy Moore hits a low pass to Mick Craddock. Mick Craddock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.20
Warren Moore threads the ball through to Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Malcolm Joseph sees space and advances. Malcolm Joseph shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Manchester City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
25%
44%
31%

Scorers
Edward Young 9
Cesare Tommasi 15
Robert Craddock 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Fenton of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
6
2.Tommy Woodcock (DEF)
6
3.Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
4.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
5.Jacob Beattie (MID)
6
6.Alistair Fenton (MID)
9
7.Clive Gordon (MID)
6
8.Scott Sherwood (MID)
6
9.Edward Young (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Venus (ATT)
7
 
12.Rodolfo Tommasi (GK)
0
13.Glynn Britton (GK)
0
14.Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
0

1.Peter Mike (GK)
6
2.Albert Gainza (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Grantt (DEF)
6
4.Ronnie Bould (DEF)
7
5.Gary Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Warren Moore (MID)
7
7.Tommy Moore (MID)
7
8.Graham Bellamy (MID)
6
9.Cesare Tommasi (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Robert Craddock (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Emile Carter (ATT)
8
 
12.Mick Craddock (GK)
6
13.Malcolm Joseph (GK)
6
14.Adam Hitchcock (GK)
6