Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play Bristol Rovers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off!
8.13
0-0Shaun Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Paolo De Vezze who brings the ball under control. Paolo De Vezze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Bento who gathers it comfortably.
9.18
0-0John Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Duberry who takes it down. Shaun Duberry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Shaun Duberry shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.18
0-1Shaun Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Sousa who takes it down. Duarte Sousa shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.30
Danijel Laville flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Orocini comfortably collects the pass. Alessandro Orocini finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.16
0-2Roberto Hidalgo hits a low pass to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dave Coppinger is offside!
24.33
0-2Ashley Matthews chips the ball to his team mate, George Sheringham. George Sheringham advances inside the box! George Sheringham side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Nwankwo Rowett is on top of it.
34.53
Philippe Abardonado boots it upfield. Dave Coppinger edges inside the box! Dave Coppinger takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.53
John Gallacher passes the ball forward to Danijel Laville. Danijel Laville sees Paolo De Vezze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo De Vezze plays a one-two with Alessandro Orocini and advances towards the goal... Paolo De Vezze shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Manuel Cudini replacing Shaun Duberry and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
47.17
0-2Sol Peters hacks Gary Adams from behind! The referee calls over Sol Peters and shows him a yellow card! Gary Adams runs off the knock.
51.14
Danijel Laville threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.22
With great vision, Danijel Laville plays the ball forward to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from long range but somehow Alberto Bento manages to keep it out.
59.43
0-2Roberto Hidalgo hacks Manuel Cudini from behind! Roberto Hidalgo is warned by the referee! Manuel Cudini stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.01
Danny Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Henry. Alexander Henry knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.11
Philippe Abardonado barges into Duarte Sousa. The referee warns Philippe Abardonado to calm down! Duarte Sousa runs off the knock.
71.06
With some swift thinking, Manuel Cudini plays the ball forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa shoots from distance. Solid save from Alberto Bento.
77.13
John Bailey pushes up the pitch. John Bailey makes a simple pass to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini plays a quick one-two with Duarte Sousa and rushes in on goal... Alessandro Orocini rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
78.20
Danijel Laville flicks a high pass forward to Paolo De Vezze who brings the ball under control. Paolo De Vezze shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
81.53
Danny Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Matthews. Ashley Matthews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Sheringham. George Sheringham makes a great pass forward. Dave Coppinger runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.42
Danijel Laville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini edges inside the box! Alessandro Orocini tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Ashley Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, George Sheringham. George Sheringham tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Duarte Sousa 10 Alessandro Orocini 14, 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Orocini of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alberto Bento (GK)
7
2. Danny Gordon (DEF)
6
3. Philippe Abardonado (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Guppy (DEF)
6
5. Sol Peters (MID)
5
6. Ashley Matthews (MID)
6
7. Alexander Henry (MID)
6
8. Roberto Hidalgo (MID)
6
9. Nigel Thatcher (ATT)
6
10. Dave Coppinger (ATT)
6
11. George Sheringham (ATT)
6
12. Tony Potts (MID)
0
13. Richard Dodd (ATT)
0
14. Andy McManaman (DEF)
0
1. Nwankwo Rowett (GK)
6
2. Yuri Onopko (DEF)
6
3. Jan Döring (DEF)
6
4. John Bailey (DEF)
6
5. John Gallacher (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Duberry (MID)
7
7. Danijel Laville (MID)
8
8. Gary Adams (MID)
6
9. Duarte Sousa (ATT)
7
10. Alessandro Orocini (ATT)
9
11. Paolo De Vezze (ATT)
6
12. Manuel Cudini (GK)
6
13. Marcel Völler (MID)
0
14. David Beresford (DEF)
0