Match Report


AFC Rushden & DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adam BarrettA. Barrett68
G
captain1
G
61Stefan ArendtS. Arendt
Ray Del NeroR. Del Nero65
D
2
D
69Tommy WoodcockT. Woodcock
Kevin GilchristK. Gilchrist60
D
3captain
D
61Darius MccannD. Mccann
Taiga OkamotoT. Okamoto55
D
4
D
57Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell
Chris ClemenceC. Clemence67
M
5
M
76Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie
Gary DrydenG. Dryden66
M
6
M
64Alistair FentonA. Fenton
Tommy PriorT. Prior56
M
7
M
60Clive GordonC. Gordon
Neil GreigN. Greig54
M
8
M
59Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood
Martin LightfootM. Lightfoot49
M
9
A
77Edward YoungE. Young
John BenjaminJ. Benjamin71
A
10
A
59Fredrik DixonF. Dixon
Aaron CookeA. Cooke59
A
11
A
54Adrian VenusA. Venus
 
Eddie BarrettE. Barrett66
G
12
G
60Rodolfo TommasiR. Tommasi
Terry MurrayT. Murray57
A
13
G
57Glynn BrittonG. Britton
Fadel BedrossianF. Bedrossian57
A
14
D
55Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 7,736 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the first half underway!
9.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Fenton picks a pass forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.04
Chris Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Benjamin. John Benjamin makes a great pass forward. Aaron Cooke runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.42
Alistair Fenton catches Neil Greig on the ankles. Alistair Fenton is given a warning by the referee! Neil Greig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.44
Chris Summerbell decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Summerbell sees Edward Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Young shoots from outside the area but is denied by Adam Barrett. Excellent save.
27.42
Clive Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
28.49
Gary Dryden comes in with a late challenge on Scott Sherwood. The referee warns Gary Dryden to calm down! Scott Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.59
Jacob Beattie flicks a high pass forward. Edward Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.19
Martin Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to John Benjamin. John Benjamin rushes past Chris Summerbell! John Benjamin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stefan Arendt had no chance!! Goal for AFC Rushden & Diamonds!
44.08
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Cooke who brings the ball under control. Aaron Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off the second half!
48.54
Taiga Okamoto threads a neat ball through to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Cooke who brings the ball under control. Aaron Cooke shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.23
Clive Gordon makes a simple pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shoots from distance but somehow Adam Barrett manages to keep it out.
57.20
Alistair Fenton clumsily knocks into Neil Greig. The referee brings Alistair Fenton to one side and gives him another warning! Neil Greig runs off the knock.
60.13
Taiga Okamoto knocks the ball forward to Martin Lightfoot. Martin Lightfoot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke plays a scrappy one-two with John Benjamin and advances towards the goal... Chris Summerbell catches Aaron Cooke on the ankles. Aaron Cooke appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
61.35
Alistair Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
73.07
Alistair Fenton flicks a high pass forward to Edward Young who brings the ball under control. Edward Young threads a neat, attacking ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Barrett with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
77.24
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Terry Murray replacing Gary Dryden .
81.49
Neil Greig passes the ball forward to Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke shoots from distance but Stefan Arendt reads it well. Superb keeping!
83.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Clive Gordon picks a pass forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
84.05
Clive Gordon makes a beautiful solo run. Clive Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.11
Clive Gordon makes a probing pass to Edward Young. Edward Young threads a neat ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Sheffield United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
30.6%
48.6%
20.8%

Scorers
John Benjamin 40
Fredrik Dixon 9, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Dixon of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Adam Barrett (GK)
7
2.Ray Del Nero (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Gilchrist (DEF)
6
4.Taiga Okamoto (DEF)
6
5.Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6.Gary Dryden (MID)
5
7.Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8.Neil Greig (MID)
6
9.Martin Lightfoot (MID)
7
10.John Benjamin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Aaron Cooke (ATT)
6
 
12.Eddie Barrett (GK)
0
13.Terry Murray (ATT)
6
14.Fadel Bedrossian (ATT)
0

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