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14/08/2046, Bramhall Lane, Sheffield, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Sheffield Utd Vs Preston

Sheffield Utd play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Arnott (GK) , T Arthur (CB) , C Abbott (CB) , J Onyekachi (CB) , G Parry (RB) , B MacClery (LB) , V Elias (CDM) , R Jones (CAM) , S Magorian (RM) , K Robbie (LM) , A Grear (ST) And the subs are: S Mabie (CB) , E McNevin (CM) , P McAndrew (CM) , J Byars (ST)

Preston play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Floyd (GK) , A Barrett (CB) , J Brash (CB) , C Suite (CB) , H Nelson (RB) , I MacMurdo (LB) , D McArthur (CDM) , C Dawe (CAM) , L Fitzgerald (RM) , G Leamon (LM) , A Craigie (ST) And the subs are: A Buik (CB) , R McNeilly (CB) , I Dargie (CM) , A McNorton (CM) , W Parry (ST)
Welcome to Bramhall Lane in Sheffield, England where Sheffield Utd will face Preston North End.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 23025.

1' - Sheffield Utd kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

12' - Tom Arthur plays the ball to Brin MacClery.  Brin MacClery slides the ball to Victor Elias.  Victor Elias passes the ball to Kyle Robbie.  Harry Nelson dispossesses Kyle Robbie and takes the ball.  Harry Nelson plays a long ball to Cody Suite.  Cody Suite passes a long ball to John Brash.  John Brash spots a run from Angus Craigie.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Angus Craigie runs on to the ball.  Angus Craigie looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Robert Arnott!  Tom Arthur is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

13' - Geoff Leamon spots a run from Angus Craigie.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Angus Craigie has strayed offside!  

18' - Aaron Grear chips a long ball to Jack Onyekachi.  Jack Onyekachi plays a short pass to Kyle Robbie.  Dave McArthur tackles Kyle Robbie and takes the ball.  Dave McArthur chips a long ball to John Brash.  John Brash sees a run from Angus Craigie.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Angus Craigie runs on to the ball.  Angus Craigie tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Jack Onyekachi manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

23' - John Brash plays a long pass to Arnie Barrett.  Arnie Barrett plays a short pass to Clinton Dawe.  Clinton Dawe plays the ball to Dave McArthur.  Dave McArthur sees a run from Angus Craigie.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

28' - Aaron Grear hits the ball long to Chris Abbott.  Chris Abbott passes to Stephen Magorian.  Stephen Magorian spots a run from Kyle Robbie.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Kyle Robbie has strayed offside!  

33' - Clinton Dawe chips a long ball to Ian MacMurdo.  Ian MacMurdo passes the ball to Geoff Leamon.  Victor Elias successfully tackles Geoff Leamon and takes possession.  Victor Elias plays the ball to Robert Jones.  Robert Jones plays a long pass to Stephen Magorian.  Stephen Magorian runs with the ball, beating Clinton Dawe.  

33' - Stephen Magorian curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Cody Suite.  

42' - Jack Onyekachi passes to Victor Elias.  Victor Elias tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Preston kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Stephen Magorian attempts to speed past Dave McArthur, but is brought down.    The referee shows Dave McArthur the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Sheffield Utd.  

50' - Aaron Grear will take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but opposing player Harry Nelson takes possession.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Clinton Dawe will come off.  Ian Dargie is going to be brought on.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Aaron Grear will come off.  Ed McNevin joins the game from the bench.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave McArthur is going to be taken off.  Andy Buik is brought on from the bench.  

62' - Robert Jones attempts to unleash a long range shot...but Des Floyd stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Victor Elias gets to the ball first...Victor Elias fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but Des Floyd gets down to stop the shot!  

69' - John Brash finds Cody Suite with a long pass.  Cody Suite finds Angus Craigie with a short pass.  Angus Craigie looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and Angus Craigie scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Preston player!  The ball went in off the upright!

70' - Sheffield Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Harry Nelson will come off.  Ricky McNeilly is going to be brought on.  

76' - John Brash sees Ian Dargie making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

81' - Kyle Robbie finds Chris Abbott with a long ball.  Chris Abbott passes to Stephen Magorian.  Stephen Magorian speeds past Andy Buik.  

82' - Stephen Magorian curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Cody Suite takes possession.  

84' - Angus Craigie brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Victor Elias, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Victor Elias.  That will be a freekick for Preston.  

85' - Leon Fitzgerald stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, finding Ian Dargie.  Ian Dargie tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

92' - Robert Jones spots a run from Ed McNevin.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Ed McNevin runs on to the ball.  Ed McNevin attempts a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a fine goal from Ed McNevin for Sheffield Utd!  The keeper had no chance!

92' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

92' - Sheffield Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

96' - Kyle Robbie finds Stephen Magorian with a short pass.  Stephen Magorian passes to Robert Jones.  Robert Jones finds Chris Abbott with a long ball.  Chris Abbott sees Ed McNevin making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Ed McNevin takes the ball.  Ed McNevin tries to cutback, the ball falling to Victor Elias.  Victor Elias hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

98' - Des Floyd plays a short pass to Ian Dargie.  Ian Dargie runs with the ball, beating Robert Jones.  

98' - Ian Dargie sees a run from Angus Craigie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Angus Craigie has strayed offside!  

100' - Kyle Robbie finds Robert Jones with a long ball.  Robert Jones attempts to use his skills to beat Cody Suite.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

101' - Robert Jones sees Stephen Magorian making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

103' - Leon Fitzgerald hits the ball long to Ian MacMurdo.  Ian MacMurdo attempts a shot from distance towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Ian MacMurdo for Preston!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

103' - Sheffield Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

107' - Victor Elias finds Chris Abbott with a short pass.  Chris Abbott plays the ball to Victor Elias.  Victor Elias finds George Parry with a long pass.  George Parry spots a run from Stephen Magorian.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Stephen Magorian takes the ball.  Stephen Magorian looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

107' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

112' - John Brash plays a short pass to Andy Buik.  Andy Buik slides the ball to Ian Dargie.  Ian Dargie plays a long ball to Cody Suite.  Cody Suite crosses the ball, and manages to find Angus Craigie.  Angus Craigie flicks a header hoping to beat the keeper...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Robert Arnott!  The linesman signals its a corner for Preston.  Ian Dargie gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but Tom Arthur intercepts the ball.  

113' - Tom Arthur spots a run from Robert Jones.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

116' - Kyle Robbie speeds past Angus Craigie.  

118' - John Brash successfully tackles Kyle Robbie and takes possession.  John Brash sees a run from Ian Dargie.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 



The match has ended Sheffield Utd 1 - 2 Preston North End.