FT Sheffield United 0 - 2
Crystal Palace
Commentary:
90+4' Crystal Palace with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+4' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 49%, Crystal Palace: 51%.
90+4' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3' Daniel Jebbison hand-balls.
90+2' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' Cheikhou Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
90+2' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Cheikhou Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
90' Gary Cahill relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
90' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 49%, Crystal Palace: 51%.
90' George Baldock from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
89' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
88' Gary Cahill provided the assist for the goal.
88' GOAL! - Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.88' Great skill from Eberechi Eze as he dribbles past his opponents
88' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
88' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
88' George Baldock from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace trips Chris Basham
87' Jairo Riedewald from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
87' Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
87' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
86' Gary Cahill sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
86' Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
85' John Egan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
85' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
85' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 50%, Crystal Palace: 50%.
85' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
83' Oliver Norwood goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
82' The referee signals a free kick as Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace trips Daniel Jebbison
82' Jordan Ayew releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
82' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
81' Great vision by Cheikhou Kouyate from Crystal Palace as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
81' Sheffield United start a counter attack.
81' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Kean Bryan is leaving the field to be replaced by John Lundstram in a tactical substitution.
80' Great vision by Kean Bryan from Sheffield United as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
80' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
80' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 50%, Crystal Palace: 50%.
79' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
79' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
78' Sheffield United start a counter attack.
78' Gary Cahill from Crystal Palace had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
78' Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
78' Great defending by Enda Stevens from Sheffield United to prevent his team conceding a goal.
78' A shot by Jordan Ayew is blocked.
77' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace directs a ball squarely in the box.
77' Kean Bryan relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Tyrick Mitchell puts in a cross...
76' The match resumes with a drop ball.
76' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
75' Andros Townsend is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordan Ayew in a tactical substitution.
75' The referee signals a free kick as George Baldock from Sheffield United trips Eberechi Eze
75' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 50%, Crystal Palace: 50%.
74' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
74' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace sends an effort wide of target
74' Christian Benteke of Crystal Palace passes the ball to a team mate.
74' Danger! Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
74' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
73' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Luka Milivojevic relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' George Baldock puts in a cross...
73' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
73' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
72' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Kean Bryan comes back onto the field.
71' The match resumes with a drop ball.
71' Kean Bryan is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
71' Jeffrey Schlupp is leaving the field to be replaced by Jairo Riedewald in a tactical substitution.
70' Kean Bryan is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
70' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 47%, Crystal Palace: 53%.
70' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
70' Daniel Jebbison from Sheffield United heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
69' Ben Osborn puts in a cross...
69' George Baldock of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
68' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
68' Kean Bryan from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
67' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
67' CHANCE! Chris Basham has a great chance to score but his volleyed effort fails to hit the target!
66' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United heads the ball to a team mate.
66' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
66' Gary Cahill clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
66' Sheffield United with a potentially dangerous attack.
66' Gary Cahill relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' George Baldock puts in a cross...
66' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
65' Oliver Burke is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Jebbison in a tactical substitution.
65' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
64' That's a great ball by Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
64' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
64' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
63' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
62' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
62' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
62' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
61' A shot by Christian Benteke is blocked.
61' Could be a good chance here as Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
61' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
61' Great vision by Joel Ward from Crystal Palace as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
61' Sheffield United with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' John Fleck from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
61' The referee signals a free kick as Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace trips Chris Basham
60' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
60' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Sander Berge is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben Osborn in a tactical substitution.
59' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
59' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
58' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace sees his effort hit the post after the keeper parries the ball.
58' John Fleck could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
57' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
57' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Dangerous challenge by Chris Basham from Sheffield United. Eberechi Eze on the receiving end of that.
56' George Baldock puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 49%, Crystal Palace: 51%.
55' Dangerous challenge by Gary Cahill from Crystal Palace. David McGoldrick on the receiving end of that.
55' Poor play by Aaron Ramsdale as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
55' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the left.
55' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
54' Andros Townsend puts in a cross...
54' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
53' Dangerous challenge by Sander Berge from Sheffield United. Eberechi Eze on the receiving end of that.
53' Christian Benteke relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' John Fleck from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
53' Gary Cahill clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
53' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
52' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
51' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
51' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
50' How did he miss that? John Egan has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
50' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
50' George Baldock from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
50' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 46%, Crystal Palace: 54%.
49' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
49' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
48' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
48' Sander Berge from Sheffield United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
48' Sander Berge from Sheffield United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
47' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' The referee signals a free kick as Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace trips George Baldock
47' John Fleck from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andros Townsend
46' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Crystal Palace has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 46%, Crystal Palace: 54%.
45+1' Gary Cahill from Crystal Palace heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
45+1' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the left.
45+1' Great defending by John Egan from Sheffield United to prevent his team conceding a goal.
45+1' A shot by Wilfried Zaha is blocked.
45+1' Could be a good chance here as Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+1' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 45%, Crystal Palace: 55%.
45' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
45' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
45' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
44' Chris Basham could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
44' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
44' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
43' The ref blows his whistle. Cheikhou Kouyate charged David McGoldrick from behind and it's a free-kick
43' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
43' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
42' Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
42' Could be a good chance here as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
42' Oliver Burke relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
42' Enda Stevens clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
42' Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United makes a great save.
42' So nearly a goal there! Christian Benteke's header looked destined for the back of the net but [goalkeeper] saves it!
41' Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace puts in a great cross...
41' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
41' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 44%, Crystal Palace: 56%.
40' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
39' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace is ruled offside.
39' Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
38' Oliver Norwood commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
38' Dangerous challenge by Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United. Eberechi Eze on the receiving end of that.
37' Gary Cahill relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' John Fleck puts in a cross...
37' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Christian Benteke relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' John Fleck from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
36' Sander Berge from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
36' Wilfried Zaha puts in a cross...
36' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace takes a short corner kick from the left.
35' John Egan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
35' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 44%, Crystal Palace: 56%.
34' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
33' Christian Benteke goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
33' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
33' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
32' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
32' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
30' Joel Ward commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
30' Reckless challenge there. Joel Ward commits a rough foul on John Fleck
30' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 42%, Crystal Palace: 58%.
30' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
30' That's a great ball by John Egan from Sheffield United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
29' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
28' Oliver Burke from Sheffield United heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
28' George Baldock from Sheffield United chips the ball into the penalty box.
28' Sander Berge of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
28' George Baldock of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Could be a good chance here as John Egan from Sheffield United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
27' Jeffrey Schlupp has a great chance to score, but [goalkeeper] comes out strongly to save!
27' A shot by Luka Milivojevic is blocked.
27' David McGoldrick relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the left.
26' Andros Townsend sees his shot deflected off target
26' The referee signals a free kick as Kean Bryan from Sheffield United trips Jeffrey Schlupp
25' John Fleck could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
25' A shot by Eberechi Eze is blocked.
25' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 37%, Crystal Palace: 63%.
24' Dangerous challenge by Kean Bryan from Sheffield United. Eberechi Eze on the receiving end of that.
24' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
23' Luka Milivojevic relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United chips the ball into the penalty box.
23' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
22' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' David McGoldrick is penalised for pushing Joel Ward.
20' Gary Cahill relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' George Baldock from Sheffield United chips the ball into the penalty box.
20' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 32%, Crystal Palace: 68%.
20' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
19' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
19' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
18' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
17' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
17' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
17' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
16' Dangerous challenge by Enda Stevens from Sheffield United. Andros Townsend on the receiving end of that.
16' Good effort by Christian Benteke as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
16' Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace chips the ball into the penalty box.
16' Gary Cahill of Crystal Palace passes the ball to a team mate.
16' Cheikhou Kouyate of Crystal Palace passes the ball to a team mate.
16' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
15' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 40%, Crystal Palace: 60%.
15' John Fleck clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
15' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
14' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
13' Dangerous challenge by David McGoldrick from Sheffield United. Joel Ward on the receiving end of that.
13' Eberechi Eze relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Chris Basham from Sheffield United sends a deflected cross into the box.
12' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
11' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 40%, Crystal Palace: 60%.
10' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Tyrick Mitchell puts in a cross...
10' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace takes a short corner kick from the left.
10' George Baldock clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
10' Joel Ward puts in a cross...
9' Some neat football here as Joel Ward from Crystal Palace plays a 1-2 with Andros Townsend.
9' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
9' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
8' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' George Baldock from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
7' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
6' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 40%, Crystal Palace: 60%.
5' Oliver Norwood relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the left.
5' Chris Basham clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
5' Some neat football here as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace plays a 1-2 with Jeffrey Schlupp.
4' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
4' Andros Townsend fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
4' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
4' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' A fantastic individual effort by Eberechi Eze!
2' Eberechi Eze provided the assist for the goal.
2' GOAL! - Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.2' Could be a good chance here as Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
2' Great skill from Eberechi Eze as he dribbles past his opponents
2' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
1' The referee signals a free kick as Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace trips Chris Basham
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Crystal Palace kick-off, and the game is underway.
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