Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!

4.08 1-0

Eddie Pallister laces a weighted ball forward to Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!

8.36 1-0

Fabian N. Gregori makes a probing pass to Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence sees Darren May just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Darren May provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

10.50 2-0

Colin Ferguson makes a simple pass to Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren May. Darren May runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Darren May provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!

15.51 2-0

Anthony Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Julian Clemence who brings the ball under control. Julian Clemence knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jon Deane is offside!

18.46 2-0

Stephen Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Draper. Bill Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Wright but the referee indicates it's offside!

21.54 2-0

Scott Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

22.01 2-0

Bill Draper catches Eddie Pallister on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Pallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

24.38 2-0

Erno Vesanen makes an attacking run forward. Erno Vesanen plays a one-two with Darren May and rushes in on goal... Erno Vesanen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Colin Weaver.

25.51 2-0

Chris Hackworth takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jon Deane looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

32.11 2-0

Eddie Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!

34.49 2-0

Del Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Wright. Ian Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Mckinlay effortlessly smothers it!

39.42 2-0

Scott Etherington threads a neat ball through to Oliver Erler. Oliver Erler shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!

40.02 2-0

Jermaine Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Erler. Oliver Erler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

42.53 2-0

Eddie Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!

44.07 2-0

Jermaine Wiltord makes a beautiful solo run. Jermaine Wiltord shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.

45.00 2-0

Stephen Le Saux threads the ball through to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!

45.00 2-0

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 2-0

West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the second half underway!

47.07 2-0

Fabian N. Gregori knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Deane. Jon Deane cuts inside the box! Jon Deane looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Colin Weaver.

48.18 2-0

Eddie Pallister takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. James Lightfoot comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.

49.02 2-0

Erno Vesanen flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth cuts inside the box! Chris Hackworth comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Colin Weaver.

50.54 2-0

Chris Hackworth takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Colin Weaver scoops up the ball.

51.22 2-0

Jermaine Wiltord plays the ball forward to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!

54.51 2-0

Colin Ferguson clumsily knocks into Oliver Erler. The referee brings Colin Ferguson to one side and gives him a warning! Oliver Erler runs off the knock.

55.23 2-0

Eddie Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Chris Hackworth controls it well on his chest. Chris Hackworth plays a one-two with Jon Deane and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Chris Hackworth provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!

59.37 2-0

James Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Wiltord. Jermaine Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Ian Wright. Ian Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

60.08 2-0

Jon Deane hacks Jermaine Wiltord from behind! The referee motions to Jon Deane to come over. It's a red card!! Jermaine Wiltord stretches but gets up unharmed.

65.14 2-0

Del Best sees Jermaine Wiltord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!

67.41 2-0

Fabian N. Gregori threads the ball through to Darren May. Darren May sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Colin Weaver smothers it!

71.06 3-0

Eddie Pallister threads a neat ball through to Darren May. Darren May skips past Stephen Le Saux! Darren May strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!

75.14 3-0

Anthony Palmer sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Palmer shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!

77.16 3-0

Darren May catches James Lightfoot on the ankles. Darren May is given a warning by the referee! James Lightfoot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

78.03 3-0

Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Etherington picks a pass forward to Jermaine Wiltord. Jermaine Wiltord shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

81.01 3-0

Eddie Pallister comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Wiltord. Eddie Pallister is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

84.35 3-0

Graham Ince hits a low pass to Bill Draper. Bill Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Wright. Ian Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Etherington. With a superhuman jump, Scott Etherington connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

89.29 3-0

James Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Wiltord. Seeing a gap ahead, Jermaine Wiltord plays the ball forward to Oliver Erler. Oliver Erler threads a neat, attacking ball through to Julian Crooks. Some world-class footwork from Julian Crooks provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!

90.00 3-0

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!