Match Report

0.00 0-0

Rochdale get the match underway!

8.02 0-0

Mervin Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Potts. Seeing a gap ahead, Ivan Potts picks a pass forward to Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Potts and advances towards the goal... Nwankwo Bramble side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Stuart Gordon reads it well. Great keeping!

9.26 0-0

Georg Thalhammer passes the ball forward to Anthony Blake. With a delightful solo run, Anthony Blake stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Blake tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Paul Burbage manages to keep it out.

10.53 0-0

Daniele Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

15.30 0-0

Alan Castro plays the ball forward to Gavin Mercer. Gavin Mercer advances with the ball. Gavin Mercer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

16.43 0-0

Hugo Teixeira catches Alan Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Hugo Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! Alan Castro carries on, but is struggling a bit.

18.46 0-0

Gavin Mercer makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Mercer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!

20.24 0-0

Alistair Smith threads a neat ball through to Hugo Teixeira. Hugo Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by John Standing!

21.11 0-0

John Standing clumsily knocks into Daniele Luzhny. John Standing is warned by the referee! Daniele Luzhny runs off the knock.

22.22 0-0

Alistair Smith sees Clive Marshall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Marshall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferdi Willems but he's offside!

24.26 0-0

Daniele Luzhny flicks a high ball forward to Ferdi Willems who takes it down. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.

26.24 0-0

Georg Thalhammer threads the ball through to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake sees Ferdi Willems in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdi Willems puts a great ball through. Dennis Seric runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

27.57 0-0

Richard Hughes threads a neat ball through to Georg Thalhammer. Georg Thalhammer makes a probing pass to Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

30.18 1-0

Ivan Potts threads a neat ball through to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Gordon with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!

34.12 1-0

Alistair Smith flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Seric who takes it down. Dennis Seric knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Paul Burbage!

36.17 1-0

Mervin Makin powers a long ball forward. Jason Allman knocks the ball forward, putting Damien Lumsdon through on goal. Damien Lumsdon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!

38.09 1-0

Richard Hughes flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Luzhny who takes it down. Daniele Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Willems controls it well on his chest. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!

39.43 1-0

Alistair Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!

40.19 1-0

Mervin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Potts controls it well on his chest. Ivan Potts controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nwankwo Bramble through on goal. Nwankwo Bramble comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Stuart Gordon gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!

42.17 1-0

Showing composure, George Boateng laces a through ball forward to Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!

45.00 1-0

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 1-0

The second half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!

47.04 1-0

Showing fabulous composure, Alistair Smith plays the ball forward to Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. With a superhuman jump, Clive Marshall connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Paul Burbage manages to gather it.

51.58 1-0

Alistair Smith catches Ivan Potts on the ankles. Alistair Smith is shown the yellow card! Ivan Potts runs off the knock.

54.58 1-0

Georg Thalhammer makes a simple pass to Hugo Teixeira. Hugo Teixeira passes the ball forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!

55.51 1-0

Hugo Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!

60.13 1-0

Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Harry Sheringham replacing Dennis Seric and Robert Milligan replacing Ferdi Willems .

67.14 1-0

Jacob Philips flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Smith collects the pass. Alistair Smith knocks the ball forward to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!

72.12 1-0

Damien Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Hughes.

75.24 1-0

Georg Thalhammer barges into Damien Lumsdon. Georg Thalhammer is warned by the referee! Damien Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

77.28 1-0

Rochdale have made a substitution with Joe Summerbell replacing Jacob Philips .

79.35 1-0

Richard Hughes threads a neat ball through to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Teixeira collects the pass. Hugo Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Sheringham. Harry Sheringham whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

81.27 1-0

Gavin Mercer sees a break and surges forward. Showing composure, Gavin Mercer plays the ball forward to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!

83.04 1-0

Robert Milligan threads a neat ball through to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Teixeira. Hugo Teixeira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!

84.30 1-0

Alistair Smith sees Daniele Luzhny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniele Luzhny makes a simple pass, allowing Anthony Blake to run into the box. Anthony Blake looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Paul Burbage manages to keep it out.

85.39 1-0

Georg Thalhammer flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Hugo Teixeira sees Clive Marshall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Marshall tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!

87.35 1-0

Joe Summerbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan shoots from 20 yards but somehow Paul Burbage manages to keep it out.

89.21 1-0

Alistair Smith surges forward with the ball. Alistair Smith whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Teixeira. Hugo Teixeira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

90.00 1-0

The referee blows the final whistle