FMFA Premier League, Sheffield United vs. Derby County (Wed Dec 16)


                     Sheffield United  |  Derby County
                            5-2-1-2 C  |  4-2-3-1 L
                         Todd Fortune  |  Stadium
                                       |
                           U_Simon GK  |  GK B_P-Farrell
                         S_Mustafi DF  |  DF B_Purrington
                     P_van_Aanholt DF  |  DF O_Borg
                         G_Baldock DF  |  DM E_Ampadu+
                         S_Coleman DF  |  DF D_Johnson
                         M_Muniesa DF  |  DF M_Lowe
                          R_Mahrez AM  |  MF L_Gooch
                           M_Bundu MF  |  DM M_Verratti
                        G_Diangana MF  |  FW L_Traore
                       Diego_Costa FW  |  MF M_Sissoko
                            H_Kane FW  |  MF W_Zaha
                                       |
                        M_McGovern SUB |  SUB J_Barnes
                          S_Graham SUB |  SUB A_Kolarov
                        G_Cantrill SUB |  SUB J_Shelvey
                         R_Firmino SUB |  SUB J_Lingard
                         K_Benzema SUB |  SUB C_Slack+




Min. 1  :(der) The Derby County manager told his side to change to a P strategy 
Min. 3  :(shu) R_Mahrez beats O_Borg 
          ...  R_Mahrez rises above the defence to head the ball ! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  That was unfortunate 
          ...  That’s given Sheffield United the advantage! 
          ...  Sheffield United 1-0 Derby County ...
Min. 3  :(shu) H_Kane takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  He runs towards goal 
          ...  M_Sissoko with the tackle 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
Min. 4  :(der) D_Johnson runs down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball across to L_Traore 
          ...  M_Muniesa reads the situation well and wins the ball 
          ...  But it goes out 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  L_Gooch lofts the ball in! 
          ...  B_Purrington gets to it! 
          ...  U_Simon makes a difficult save 
Min. 7  :(der) M_Sissoko crosses to L_Traore 
          ...  L_Traore hits the ball first time! 
          ...  But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  E_Ampadu+ crosses it in! 
          ...  W_Zaha makes a firm connection with his head 
          ...  It's gone over 
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one 
Min. 20 :(der) B_Purrington gets to the by line and finds O_Borg with a beautiful cross 
          ...  S_Coleman with a nasty foul 
          ...  That looked malicious 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution! 
          ...  Stadium looks bemused that it wasn't more! 
Min. 24 :(shu) H_Kane takes possession 
          ...  He looks up 
          ...  He's in acres of space 
          ...  H_Kane tries to place it in the corner ! 
          ...  B_P-Farrell with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  He gave the striker no chance 
Min. 24 :(der) The ball rolls free! 
          ...  L_Traore takes control of it on the half way line 
          ...  He sprints past the defenders!! 
          ...  P_van_Aanholt with a nasty foul 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  The boy is unlucky to get a yellow 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 27 :(der) M_Sissoko with the kinky dribble 
          ...  M_Muniesa rushes in with a clumsy tackle!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
          ...  The Referee refrained from booking him but had words 
Min. 29 :(der) L_Traore finds his way through 
          ...  His quick turn fooled S_Coleman 
          ...  L_Traore with a stunning strike ! 
          ...  But U_Simon tips it behind 
          ...  The Referee has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 30 :(der) M_Verratti knocks it forward 
          ...  Diego_Costa slips 
          ...  L_Traore gets to it! 
          ...  L_Traore tries the shot ! 
          ...  But U_Simon just gets his fingers to that one 
Min. 36 :(der) M_Sissoko takes possession of the ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to L_Traore 
          ...  S_Coleman reads the situation well and wins the ball 
Min. 37 :(shu) H_Kane takes advantage of a mistake by M_Verratti 
          ...  H_Kane with the shot on net ! 
          ...  B_P-Farrell gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  Fantastic reflex save by B_P-Farrell !! 
Min. 37 :(der) M_Lowe has the ball 
          ...  He knocks the ball past S_Coleman 
          ...  He puts in M_Sissoko! 
          ...  M_Sissoko with the header ! 
          ...  U_Simon makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He wasn't troubled there 
Min. 38 :(der) L_Traore controls the ball with ease 
          ...  S_Mustafi reads the situation well and wins the ball 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(shu) G_Diangana brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space! 
          ...  He plays the ball in to him! 
          ...  Diego_Costa gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  But B_Purrington comes away with the ball 
          ...  Excellent defending there! 
Min. 48 :(shu) G_Baldock chips the ball over the defence and finds S_Mustafi 
          ...  M_Lowe with the block 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Sheffield United 1-0 Derby County

Min. 49 :(shu) Diego_Costa beats one 
          ...  Goes past the second 
          ...  He keeps going 
          ...  fantastic skill!! 
          ...  B_Purrington anticipates the pass and cuts it out 
Min. 50 :(shu) R_Mahrez with the deft touch 
          ...  He takes it past D_Johnson 
          ...  He knocks it to Diego_Costa! 
          ...  M_Lowe bundles the player over!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
          ...  The ref looks across to his assistant! 
          ...  Play on! 
Min. 51 :(shu) H_Kane turns nicely onto the ball 
          ...  D_Johnson cuts out the pass 
          ...  That was close! 
Min. 58 :(der) L_Traore takes advantage of a mistake by S_Mustafi 
          ...  Can he make them pay? 
          ...  L_Traore runs forward 
          ...  He hits the shot! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  U_Simon dives desperately to try and save it!! 
          ...  He can't get to it! 
          ...  But it creeps just wide!! 
          ...  The deflection had U_Simon beaten! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  W_Zaha hits it into the box! 
          ...  M_Bundu clears the corner 
Min. 60 :(shu) S_Graham replaces P_van_Aanholt and will play DF 
Min. 60 :(shu) Diego_Costa moves forward 
          ...  Diego_Costa with a thundering drive! 
          ...  B_P-Farrell gets his body behind the ball and saves 
          ...  Text book goalkeeping! 
Min. 61 :(shu) R_Mahrez takes possession 
          ...  W_Zaha brings him down from behind! 
          ...  But the ref gives nothing! 
Min. 65 :(shu) a big roar from the crowd as K_Benzema comes on for H_Kane to play FW 
Min. 70 :(der) Derby County will now play A after the order comes from the dugout 
Min. 70 :(der) L_Gooch shifts into the AM position in a tactical change 
Min. 70 :(der) L_Traore with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He leaves the defender behind 
          ...  A skillful effort from L_Traore ! 
          ...  U_Simon can't get to it! 
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar! 
          ...  U_Simon makes a cocky smile 
          ...  Did he know that was going over? 
Min. 72 :(der) C_Slack+ is being prepared to come on 
          ...  M_Sissoko is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW 
Min. 72 :(shu) Diego_Costa is out on the right 
          ...  He moves the ball left to K_Benzema 
          ...  Intercepted by M_Lowe 
Min. 75 :(der) W_Zaha shifts into the AM position in a tactical change 
Min. 77 :(der) C_Slack+ runs at M_Muniesa 
          ...  The defender slips and falls over 
          ...  C_Slack+ tries to beat U_Simon! 
          ...  U_Simon saves it 
          ...  He got his body behind the ball there 
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(shu) G_Diangana with a flicked pass to Diego_Costa 
          ...  Diego_Costa shapes up for a shot! 
          ...  B_P-Farrell saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one 
Min. 91 :(der) M_Verratti is taking a throw in 
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back 
          ...  He throws the ball to C_Slack+ 
          ...  But S_Mustafi slid in 
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Bramall Lane
Attendance           : 41,012
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Sheffield United Match Info
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Best player          : R_Mahrez (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : R_Mahrez (3)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Coleman (20), P_van_Aanholt (24)
Injured              : N/A
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Derby County Match Info
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Best player          : L_Traore
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Sissoko (3)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                        Sheffield United  |    Derby County
Attempts on Goal     :           5        |       9
Off target           :           0        |       4
On target            :           5        |       5
Possession           :          42        |       58
Corners              :           0        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       1
Subs Used            :           2        |       1
Fouls                :          10        |       3
Key Tackles          :           4        |       7
Key Passes           :           5        |       7
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Final Score          : Sheffield United 1 - 0 Derby County
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Player Statistics - Sheffield United
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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U_Simon        GK  30   7   2   1  23 |  96   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  27   0   0   0
S_Mustafi      DF   2  26   3   3  26 |  96   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
P_van_Aanholt  DF   1  25  11   4  24 |  64   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   4  -3  -3
G_Baldock      DF   1  24  10   3  23 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
S_Coleman      DF   2  24  13   3  27 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  10  -3  -3
M_Muniesa      DF   3  25   4   2  22 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
R_Mahrez       AM   2   3  28  13  21 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  10  23
M_Bundu        MF   2   3  25  11  24 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  21   8   8
G_Diangana     MF   1   4  25  10  24 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Diego_Costa    FW   1   5   5  27  25 |  96   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   6
H_Kane         FW   1   8  11  28  26 |  69   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
M_McGovern     GK  23   3   1   1  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Graham       DF   1  20   5   1  22 |  32   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   8   8   8
G_Cantrill     DF   1  21   8   2  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Firmino      MF   3   4  25  12  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Benzema      FW   1   3   4  26  24 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Derby County
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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B_P-Farrell    GK  28   2   1   1  21 |  96   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0
B_Purrington   DF   1  27  10   3  20 |  96   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  26  10   3
O_Borg         DF   2  25  11   3  18 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Ampadu+      DM   1  13  26   2  23 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Johnson      DF   2  26   5   2  25 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
M_Lowe         DF   1  23  11   2  24 |  96   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  39  10   0
L_Gooch        AM   2   3  26   3  23 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Verratti     DM   1  12  27   3  29 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
L_Traore       FW   1   3  12  26  27 |  96   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   9
M_Sissoko      MF   2  11  25  10  24 |  76   0   0   2   0   1   0   1   0   0  -3  17   0
W_Zaha         AM   2   3  26  10  28 |  96   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  13   0   1
J_Barnes       GK  23   3   2   1  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Kolarov      DF   1  22   9   4  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Shelvey      MF   2   5  25   5  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Lingard      MF   2   3  25  10  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Slack+       FW   1   2   4  26  23 |  20   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
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