FMFA Premier Division, Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace (Fri Mar 07)


                     Sheffield United  |  Crystal Palace
                            4-3-1-2 C  |  3-2-3-2 C
                               VACANT  |  VACANT
                                       |
                           U_Simon GK  |  GK G_Vicario
                           J_Lewis DF  |  DF X_Amaechi
                         G_Baldock DF  |  DF L_Hall
                         C_Lenglet DF  |  DM Jens_Cajuste
                        R_Bertrand DF  |  DF J_Riedewald
                           G_Hamer MF  |  DM P_Jones
                          T_Jumeau MF  |  FW Breel_Embolo
                        A_Doucoure MF  |  MF J_Rodriguez
                            I_Sarr FW  |  FW J-P_Mateta
                           C_Adams FW  |  MF Savinho
                          S_Gnabry AM  |  MF G_Xhaka
                                       |
                           Jose_Sa SUB |  SUB Ederson
                             N_Ake SUB |  SUB J_Garcia
                         Joelinton SUB |  SUB J_Ibe
                          R_Mahrez SUB |  SUB Joao_Mario
                        G_Scamacca SUB |  SUB H_Kane




Min. 1  :(shu) C_Adams is all alone 
          ...  the linesman keeps his flag down 
          ...  A vicious shot by C_Adams ! 
          ...  But he puts it wide 
          ...  How did he manage to miss that? 
Min. 5  :(shu) C_Adams barges L_Hall off the ball 
          ...  Jens_Cajuste plays it back 
          ...  G_Vicario slips!! 
          ...  It goes just wide 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  T_Jumeau crosses it in! 
          ...  I_Sarr tries to place the shot! 
          ...  He has failed to hit the target! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He should have buried that! 
Min. 11 :(shu) A_Doucoure runs into space 
          ...  G_Xhaka fouls badly 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
Min. 13 :(shu) A_Doucoure jumps over the defender's challenge 
          ...  L_Hall reads the play well 
Min. 19 :(cry) L_Hall looks for options 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to J-P_Mateta 
          ...  J-P_Mateta hits the shot! 
          ...  It swerves a lot! 
          ...  It hits the inside of the post 
          ...  It falls right into U_Simon's arms 
          ...  Unlucky 
Min. 23 :(cry) X_Amaechi with a neat pass into Breel_Embolo 
          ...  Breel_Embolo drifts clear! 
          ...  He is clean through! 
          ...  He is one on one with U_Simon 
          ...  He nutmegs U_Simon 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Crystal Palace go ahead in this match now! 
          ...  Sheffield United 0-1 Crystal Palace ...
Min. 24 :(shu) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders 
          ...  It seems Sheffield United will now be playing P 
Min. 24 :(shu) T_Jumeau sidesteps his marker 
          ...  T_Jumeau tries to curl it into the bottom corner ! 
          ...  G_Vicario dives towards his top let hand corner 
          ...  He's pushed that one just around the goal 
          ...  Super Stop ! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  R_Bertrand hits it towards the far post! 
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of G_Vicario 
Min. 25 :(shu) A_Doucoure has a go! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  I_Sarr collects the loose ball! 
          ...  I_Sarr with only one thing on his mind! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  G_Vicario with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  He gave the striker no chance 
Min. 26 :(shu) A_Doucoure sidesteps P_Jones 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  Breel_Embolo with a superb challenge 
          ...  The referee has given the free kick the other way! 
          ...  The Referee reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 30 :(cry) Breel_Embolo takes possession 
          ...  What can he do here? 
          ...  R_Bertrand with a superb tackle! 
          ...  He easily dispossessed him. 
Min. 31 :(shu) J_Lewis boots it towards T_Jumeau 
          ...  T_Jumeau fires a shot at goal ! 
          ...  But G_Vicario just gets his fingers to that one 
          ...  The Referee has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 33 :(shu) I_Sarr sprints past X_Amaechi 
          ...  X_Amaechi reacts well to win the ball back 
Min. 34 :(cry) Savinho looks to play the ball out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball across to G_Xhaka 
          ...  G_Xhaka controls the ball well! 
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  What a great finish 
          ...  But it's been disallowed. The linesman flags for offside 
Min. 36 :(shu) G_Hamer miskicks! 
          ...  He finds I_Sarr though 
          ...  That was fortunate 
          ...  I_Sarr hits the shot! 
          ...  It swerves a lot! 
          ...  G_Vicario with an easy save 
          ...  He just oozes confidence 
Min. 36 :(shu) I_Sarr steps over the ball 
          ...  He nutmegs the defender 
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery 
          ...  J_Rodriguez with an awful challenge 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
          ...  He's in trouble here!! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  Just outside the box! 
          ...  S_Gnabry with the thundering drive 
          ...  G_Vicario tips it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  T_Jumeau plays it into the danger area! 
          ...  It comes to S_Gnabry 
          ...  He gets the shot away 
          ...  But G_Vicario punches it away 
Min. 39 :(cry) Breel_Embolo with a flashy move 
          ...  Breel_Embolo throws himself at the ball ! 
          ...  He manages to reach the ball 
          ...  Wide of goal 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(shu) Curled in dangerously from A_Doucoure to C_Adams 
          ...  Savinho with the high feet 
          ...  INDIRECT FREE KICK! 
          ...  S_Gnabry hoists it forward 
          ...  I_Sarr gets on the end of it 
          ...  I_Sarr with a thundering shot! 
          ...  G_Vicario with a superb tip over the bar 
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Gnabry chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  G_Hamer with the header 
          ...  G_Vicario has it covered 
          ...  It takes a bobble! 
          ...  G_Vicario is left flat-footed 
          ...  It's gone wide !! 
Min. 45 :(shu) R_Mahrez replaces A_Doucoure and will play DM 
Min. 47 :(shu) I_Sarr takes advantage of a mistake by P_Jones 
          ...  That mistake could prove costly 
          ...  I_Sarr with a stunning strike ! 
          ...  The fans get off there seats! 
          ...  But it sails over !! 
Min. 47 :(cry) Savinho flicks it over C_Lenglet and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  C_Lenglet gets the foot in to win the ball 
          ...  It rolls out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  The corner is swung in by Jens_Cajuste! 
          ...  G_Baldock gets up well 
          ...  And he clears the danger 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Sheffield United 0-1 Crystal Palace

Min. 46 :(shu) R_Mahrez beats J_Riedewald 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  R_Mahrez hits the ball first time! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  In off the post 
          ...  Sheffield United have squared things up with that goal! 
          ...  Sheffield United 1-1 Crystal Palace ...
Min. 46 :(shu) Sheffield United altered their play to a C strategy 
Min. 46 :(cry) J-P_Mateta beats C_Lenglet 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  R_Bertrand robs him of the ball 
Min. 49 :(shu) R_Mahrez holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to G_Baldock 
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!! 
          ...  J_Riedewald picks up the loose ball and clears the danger 
Min. 50 :(cry) It seems Jens_Cajuste has switched to a MF 
Min. 51 :(cry) G_Xhaka is taking a throw in 
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt 
          ...  He throws the ball to J-P_Mateta 
          ...  J-P_Mateta sends it flying towards goal! 
          ...  OOOOOOHHHHHHHH 
          ...  It grazes the post and goes wide 
Min. 53 :(cry) interesting tactic change... 
          ...  Savinho will now play as AM 
Min. 53 :(shu) R_Mahrez with the header on 
          ...  He finds C_Adams in space 
          ...  L_Hall read the danger and stops the pass 
Min. 58 :(cry) G_Xhaka runs at the defender 
          ...  The defender slips and falls over 
          ...  G_Xhaka with only one thing on his mind! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  U_Simon got his hand to it, but couldn't keep it out 
          ...  That’s put Crystal Palace in front! 
          ...  Sheffield United 1-2 Crystal Palace ...
Min. 59 :(shu) The manager shouting something towards his players 
          ...  It looks like he's turning things round a bit 
          ...  Sheffield United will now play P 
Min. 59 :(cry) P_Jones moves to DF 
Min. 59 :(cry) Jens_Cajuste is changing his role to a DF 
Min. 59 :(cry) It seems Savinho has switched to a MF 
Min. 59 :(shu) R_Mahrez passes the ball to C_Adams 
          ...  C_Adams attempts to drive it home! 
          ...  But G_Vicario is equal to it 
Min. 59 :(cry) J_Rodriguez has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past R_Bertrand 
          ...  He puts in Breel_Embolo! 
          ...  R_Bertrand plays the back pass 
          ...  U_Simon can't get to it!! 
          ...  It goes just wide!! 
          ...  Look at the relief on his face!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  The corner is swung in by P_Jones! 
          ...  U_Simon easily catches it! 
Min. 60 :(cry) J_Garcia is being prepared to come on 
          ...  J_Riedewald is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 60 :(cry) Crystal Palace altered their play to a D strategy 
Min. 61 :(shu) The Sheffield United manager shouts at them from the touchline to play A 
Min. 65 :(shu) N_Ake is going to be brought on 
          ...  J_Lewis is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 66 :(shu) T_Jumeau races into the box 
          ...  He sees G_Hamer lose his man 
          ...  He cuts the ball back to him 
          ...  G_Hamer is miles offside! 
          ...  The flag stays down 
          ...  G_Vicario tries to close down the angle 
          ...  He rounds G_Vicario 
          ...  He has been pushed wide! 
          ...  He shoots from a tight angle 
          ...  It hits post!! 
          ...  J_Rodriguez clears the danger!! 
Min. 67 :(shu) G_Scamacca will replace the useless I_Sarr and will play FW 
Min. 67 :(shu) Joelinton is being brought on 
          ...  T_Jumeau is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF 
Min. 70 :(cry) Up goes the substitution board - H_Kane on for Breel_Embolo as a FW 
Min. 70 :(cry) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side. 
          ...  J_Ibe will come on for G_Xhaka and play MF 
Min. 70 :(cry) Joao_Mario is being prepared to come on 
          ...  Jens_Cajuste is leaving the pitch 
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DM 
Min. 70 :(cry) J_Ibe moves into a DM role on the manager's orders 
Min. 70 :(cry) Joao_Mario shifts into the DF position in a tactical change 
Min. 72 :(cry) H_Kane seems to have switched to a AM role 
Min. 75 :(cry) J-P_Mateta is now playing as a AM 
Min. 75 :(cry) J_Rodriguez passes the ball to H_Kane 
          ...  H_Kane aiming for the bottom corner ! 
          ...  But he somehow misses 
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort 
Min. 76 :(cry) J_Ibe looks up for support for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  J-P_Mateta receives the pass and heads towards the goal 
          ...  N_Ake plays the back pass 
          ...  U_Simon can't get to it!! 
          ...  It goes just wide!! 
          ...  Look at the relief on his face!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  L_Hall chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  N_Ake belts it clear 
Min. 83 :(shu) R_Mahrez moves out over to the edge of the pitch 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Scamacca 
          ...  Savinho pulls the player to the ground!! 
          ...  That’s a poor tackle! 
          ...  He is warned by The Referee 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
Min. 86 :(cry) H_Kane finds a hole in the defence 
          ...  N_Ake stands his ground and wins the tackle 
Min. 87 :(cry) P_Jones jumps over C_Lenglet's challenge 
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  N_Ake with the tackle 
          ...  He did well to stop that attack! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(cry) J_Ibe controls the ball with a deft piece of skill 
          ...  He plays the ball out to the left! 
          ...  Savinho gets onto the end of the pass! 
          ...  But G_Hamer with the fine tackle 
Min. 91 :(shu) G_Scamacca kills the ball dead 
          ...  G_Scamacca carves a shot towards goal ! 
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!! 
          ...  It's wide! 
          ...  That was a dismal effort! 
          ...  He should have buried that! 

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



Match Details
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Venue                : Bramall Lane
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Sheffield United Match Info
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Best player          : R_Mahrez (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : R_Mahrez (46)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Crystal Palace Match Info
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Best player          : G_Xhaka
Scorers              : Breel_Embolo (23), G_Xhaka (58)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Breel_Embolo (26), J_Rodriguez (36)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                        Sheffield United  |    Crystal Palace
Attempts on Goal     :          15        |       7
Off target           :           5        |       4
On target            :          10        |       3
Possession           :          49        |       51
Corners              :           4        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       2
Subs Used            :           4        |       4
Fouls                :           3        |       11
Key Tackles          :           8        |       5
Key Passes           :           8        |       8
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Final Score          : Sheffield United 1 - 2 Crystal Palace
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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  25   7   2   1  23 |  95   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -27   0   0   0
J_Lewis        DF   1  16  12   2  25 |  69   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
G_Baldock      DF   1  21  12   3  23 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
C_Lenglet      DF   1  23  15   3  25 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
R_Bertrand     DF   1  20  12   2  24 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  39   0   0
G_Hamer        MF   1   9  21  14  25 |  95   0   1   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  13  10   4
T_Jumeau       MF   2  11  22  16  20 |  71   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   6
A_Doucoure     MF   1   6  23   9  27 |  45   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
I_Sarr         FW   1   4  15  23  26 |  71   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  11
C_Adams        FW   1   3  13  21  25 |  95   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
S_Gnabry       AM   1   4  22  14  23 |  95   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
Jose_Sa        GK  25   1   1   1  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Ake          DF   2  21   6   3  25 |  26   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  52   0   0
Joelinton      MF   1  11  22  16  33 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Mahrez       DM   2   3  21  13  21 |  50   0   0   4   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  40  23
G_Scamacca     FW   1   8  12  22  29 |  24   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1

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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G_Vicario      GK  26   1   1   1  28 |  95   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0   0   0
X_Amaechi      DF   1  21  13   2  22 |  95   0   1   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  13  28   0
L_Hall         DF   1  23  16   6  26 |  95   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  34  18   8
Jens_Cajuste   DF   1  11  21   2  29 |  74   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
J_Riedewald    DF   1  22  11   2  23 |  64   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
P_Jones        DF   2  21  14   3  26 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Breel_Embolo   FW   1   4   9  22  23 |  74   0   0   0   0   2   1   1   0   0  -3  -3  21
J_Rodriguez    MF   2   3  22  14  25 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3  17  -3
J-P_Mateta     AM   1   2   5  21  23 |  95   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
Savinho        MF   1   9  23  17  29 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
G_Xhaka        MF   3   5  21   9  24 |  74   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  10  26
Ederson        GK  23   1   1   1  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Garcia       DF   5  18  15   7  30 |  31   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Ibe          DM   2   3  21   3  23 |  21   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Joao_Mario     DF   1  11  20  11  23 |  21   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   8   8   8
H_Kane         AM   1   8  12  20  26 |  21   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
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