FMFA Cup Round 2 Leg 2, Crystal Palace vs. Sheffield United (Wed Feb 16)


                       Crystal Palace  |  Sheffield United
                            4-1-3-2 C  |  4-4-2 T
           Caretaker Thomas Edvardsen  |  Todd Fortune
                                       |
                           Ederson GK  |  GK U_Simon
                      Cedric_Kipre DF  |  DF C_Lenglet
                        Y_Bisseck+ DF  |  DF R_Bertrand
                      Jens_Cajuste DM  |  DF G_Baldock
                           G_Pique DF  |  DF N_Ake
                       Joshua_Laws DF  |  MF A_Doucoure
                         O_Watkins FW  |  MF S_Gnabry
                           G_Xhaka MF  |  MF R_Mahrez
                            H_Kane FW  |  MF C_Fabregas
                            G_Bale MF  |  FW I_Sarr
                          T_Soucek MF  |  FW Maxi_Gomez
                                       |
                            M_Ryan SUB |  SUB T_Heaton
                         H_Maguire SUB |  SUB J_Boateng
                       J_Rodriguez SUB |  SUB A_Grimaldo
                          J_Garcia SUB |  SUB T_Jumeau
                          G_Tutino SUB |  SUB P_Cutrone




Min. 5  :(cry) Jens_Cajuste with the mazy dribble 
          ...  He takes it past the defender 
          ...  Jens_Cajuste attempts a lob! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  He puts his hands to his ears!! 
          ...  He is winding the Sheffield United fans up!! 
          ...  They greet the gesture with jeers! 
          ...  That puts Crystal Palace ahead! 
          ...  Now can they hang onto it! 
          ...  Crystal Palace 1-0 Sheffield United ...
Min. 7  :(cry) G_Pique with the deft touch 
          ...  He takes it past C_Lenglet 
          ...  He knocks it to H_Kane! 
          ...  H_Kane hits the ball first time! 
          ...  He could have let that bounce 
          ...  But he puts it over 
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort 
Min. 9  :(cry) Cedric_Kipre looks to play the ball out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball across to O_Watkins 
          ...  O_Watkins with the side footed shot! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  He runs towards the bench 
          ...  He jumps on a delighted Caretaker Thomas Edvardsen 
          ...  Crystal Palace 2-0 Sheffield United ...
Min. 13 :(cry) G_Bale is out on the right 
          ...  He moves the ball left to H_Kane 
          ...  But R_Bertrand slides in 
Min. 20 :(cry) O_Watkins kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  G_Bale gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  I_Sarr with a nasty foul 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
          ...  He's lucky it wasn't more 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  It’s in a very dangerous position! 
          ...  Cedric_Kipre drives it in 
          ...  U_Simon with the diving save 
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras! 
Min. 21 :(cry) G_Bale looks around for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to O_Watkins 
          ...  N_Ake is forced to retreat 
          ...  He knocks it back! 
          ...  U_Simon misses it! 
          ...  It creeps just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  G_Bale chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  T_Soucek with the header 
          ...  U_Simon makes a great save 
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well! 
Min. 26 :(shu) C_Fabregas is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He throws it long to I_Sarr 
          ...  But Y_Bisseck+ slid in 
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be 
Min. 27 :(shu) S_Gnabry is closed down 
          ...  He plays a quick pass 
          ...  Maxi_Gomez latches onto the ball 
          ...  But G_Pique wins the tackle cleanly 
Min. 29 :(cry) T_Soucek takes possession on the edge of the box 
          ...  G_Baldock brings him down from behind! 
          ...  But the ref gives nothing! 
Min. 30 :(shu) I_Sarr hits a hard pass to R_Mahrez 
          ...  Joshua_Laws with the tackle 
          ...  He came to the rescue there! 
Min. 32 :(cry) A defence splitting pass from G_Bale to G_Pique 
          ...  A delicate header from G_Pique ! 
          ...  U_Simon makes a great save 
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well! 
Min. 34 :(cry) G_Xhaka takes possession 
          ...  G_Xhaka with only one thing on his mind! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  It's gone over 
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one 
Min. 35 :(cry) H_Kane with the mazy dribble 
          ...  He takes it past A_Doucoure 
          ...  C_Lenglet with the tackle 
          ...  He did well to stop that attack! 
Min. 41 :(cry) G_Bale lays the ball back to G_Xhaka 
          ...  G_Xhaka flicks the header toward the far post! 
          ...  But U_Simon dives to his left 
          ...  I think U_Simon just got a hand on that one 
          ...  The Referee has given a goal kick 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Crystal Palace 2-0 Sheffield United

Min. 46 :(cry) O_Watkins with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows the defender a clean set of heals 
          ...  O_Watkins with the shot on net ! 
          ...  It grazes the bar 
          ...  And goes over 
          ...  Oh so close there! 
Min. 47 :(cry) H_Kane with the dribble 
          ...  C_Lenglet is easily beaten 
          ...  H_Kane uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot! 
          ...  But U_Simon makes an easy save 
Min. 49 :(cry) O_Watkins has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past C_Lenglet! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  S_Gnabry with the foul 
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 52 :(cry) H_Kane takes advantage of a bad back pass 
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by C_Lenglet 
          ...  He made it look easy 
Min. 54 :(cry) O_Watkins runs at the heart of the defence 
          ...  Maxi_Gomez with an ugly foul 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  The Referee signals that it is indirect 
          ...  G_Bale hoists it forward 
          ...  O_Watkins gets on the end of it 
          ...  O_Watkins with a thundering volley! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 59 :(cry) T_Soucek gets to the by line and finds O_Watkins with a beautiful cross 
          ...  O_Watkins with a bicycle kick ! 
          ...  U_Simon goes down well to save 
Min. 60 :(cry) H_Maguire will replace Joshua_Laws and play DF 
Min. 63 :(cry) T_Soucek plays it forward to O_Watkins 
          ...  O_Watkins with the attempt at goal! 
          ...  It’s going over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  And U_Simon reacts well to tip it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Y_Bisseck+ lofts the ball in! 
          ...  U_Simon makes the catch! 
Min. 66 :(cry) Up goes the substitution board - J_Rodriguez on for G_Xhaka as a MF 
Min. 67 :(cry) J_Rodriguez with a flicked pass to G_Bale 
          ...  A glorious effort by G_Bale ! 
          ...  U_Simon catches the ball 
Min. 68 :(cry) G_Bale cuts inside the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to Jens_Cajuste 
          ...  Jens_Cajuste hits the shot with the outside of the right foot! 
          ...  U_Simon falls over 
          ...  But the ball sails wide anyway! 
Min. 69 :(cry) J_Garcia is going to be brought on 
          ...  H_Kane is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 69 :(cry) Y_Bisseck+ crosses into the box, finding J_Rodriguez 
          ...  J_Rodriguez fires off a left-footed shot ! 
          ...  U_Simon gets his fingertips to it 
Min. 70 :(shu) R_Mahrez looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to I_Sarr 
          ...  Intercepted by H_Maguire 
Min. 71 :(cry) G_Bale with a flicked pass to O_Watkins 
          ...  O_Watkins smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide 
Min. 74 :(cry) G_Bale drives it across the face of the goal J_Rodriguez 
          ...  R_Bertrand is forced to retreat 
          ...  He knocks it back! 
          ...  U_Simon misses it! 
          ...  It creeps just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Jens_Cajuste chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  H_Maguire with the shot! 
          ...  But he puts it wide 
          ...  How did he manage to miss that? 
Min. 75 :(cry) T_Soucek is now playing as a DM 
Min. 75 :(shu) C_Lenglet has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He takes it past J_Garcia 
          ...  He knocks it to I_Sarr! 
          ...  H_Maguire is late with that one 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
Min. 78 :(cry) J_Garcia looks to play the ball out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball across to O_Watkins 
          ...  C_Lenglet beats him to the ball 
Min. 79 :(cry) J_Rodriguez has a go! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  J_Garcia collects the loose ball! 
          ...  J_Garcia with the spectacular bicycle kick! 
          ...  But he somehow misses 
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort 
Min. 81 :(cry) G_Bale changes direction inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to O_Watkins 
          ...  O_Watkins hits it 
          ...  This one could go anywhere ! 
          ...  U_Simon gets his body behind the ball and saves 
          ...  Text book goalkeeping! 
Min. 81 :(cry) G_Bale looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to O_Watkins 
          ...  N_Ake tackles from behind 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
          ...  The Referee lectures him 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  It’s in a very dangerous position! 
          ...  J_Rodriguez floats it forward 
          ...  G_Bale latches onto the end of it 
          ...  G_Bale has time and space! 
          ...  He shoots towards goal! 
          ...  It hits the outside of the post 
          ...  And goes out 
Min. 83 :(cry) Jens_Cajuste with a reverse pass to O_Watkins 
          ...  O_Watkins tries to beat U_Simon from outside the area! 
          ...  It hits the inside of the post 
          ...  It falls right into U_Simon's arms 
          ...  Unlucky 
Min. 83 :(shu) C_Fabregas slides the ball across to I_Sarr 
          ...  I_Sarr gets his head to the ball ! 
          ...  But Ederson pulls out a save of the game 
Min. 86 :(cry) O_Watkins plays a great one-two 
          ...  He continues to run forward now 
          ...  R_Bertrand knobbles the attacking player. 
          ...  The Referee blows up for a foul 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He was unlucky to be booked for that 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(cry) O_Watkins uses his feet well to turn on the ball 
          ...  O_Watkins strikes a wicked curler ! 
          ...  Looks like it should be U_Simon's 
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs 
          ...  But drifts inches wide !! 
          ...  U_Simon looks embarrassed! 
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide! 
          ...  Goal kick given, amazing decision there! 
Min. 94 :(cry) O_Watkins turns past G_Baldock 
          ...  He has created space for himself now 
          ...  O_Watkins aiming for the bottom corner ! 
          ...  U_Simon is just going to watch it go over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  But goes just over !! 
          ...  U_Simon looks very relieved! 

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Selhurst Park
Attendance           : 41,264
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Crystal Palace Match Info
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Best player          : O_Watkins (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Jens_Cajuste (5), O_Watkins (9)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Sheffield United Match Info
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Best player          : U_Simon
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Gnabry (49), R_Bertrand (86)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                          Crystal Palace  |    Sheffield United
Attempts on Goal     :          24        |       1
Off target           :          12        |       0
On target            :          12        |       1
Possession           :          70        |       30
Corners              :           3        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       0
Fouls                :           5        |       10
Key Tackles          :           4        |       7
Key Passes           :          19        |       5
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Final Score          : Crystal Palace 2 - 0 Sheffield United
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Player Statistics - Crystal Palace
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Ederson        GK  30   1   1   1  20 |  96   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  11   0   0   0
Cedric_Kipre   DF   1  29  13   2  29 |  96   0   0   1   1   1   0   0   0   0   8  36  11
Y_Bisseck+     DF   1  27  15   2  23 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
Jens_Cajuste   DM   1  10  27   2  29 |  96   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  10  24
G_Pique        DF   2  28   6   2  28 |  96   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   3
Joshua_Laws    DF   1  28  10   3  29 |  62   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
O_Watkins      FW   1   3   9  29  24 |  96   0   0   1   0  10   1   0   0   0   0  10  38
G_Xhaka        MF   3   5  28   8  24 |  68   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
H_Kane         FW   1   8  11  30  26 |  71   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
G_Bale         MF   1   5  30  14  24 |  96   0   0   9   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  90   4
T_Soucek       DM   1  11  29   5  24 |  96   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   8  28  11
M_Ryan         GK  29   2   1   1  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Maguire      DF   1  29   6   5  29 |  34   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  13   0   1
J_Rodriguez    MF   2   3  30  12  25 |  28   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   3
J_Garcia       DF   5  26  14   6  30 |  25   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   1
G_Tutino       FW   1   3  10  27  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

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  31   7   2   1  23 |  96  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
C_Lenglet      DF   1  30  13   3  25 |  96   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  39   0   0
R_Bertrand     DF   1  29  12   3  24 |  96   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  23  -3  -3
G_Baldock      DF   1  28  10   3  23 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
N_Ake          DF   2  28   6   3  25 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
A_Doucoure     MF   1   6  30   9  27 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Gnabry       MF   1   4  29  14  23 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3   7  -3
R_Mahrez       MF   2   3  29  13  21 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
C_Fabregas     MF   2  11  28  10  25 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
I_Sarr         FW   1   4  14  30  26 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   3
Maxi_Gomez     FW   1   3  13  29  25 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Heaton       GK  30   2   2   1  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Boateng      DF   1  27   5   2  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Grimaldo     DF   2  26   2   3  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Jumeau       MF   2  12  26  15  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Cutrone      FW   1   3  12  28  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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