Date:15 Feb 2011
Kick-off:19:45
Venue:Bramall Lane
Attendance:19,271

Bogdanovic - pen (87)
Long (80)

Goal!

Live Commentary

93mins The ball is crossed by Bjorn Helge Riise, clearance made by Ivar Ingimarsson.

93mins A cross is delivered by Jobi McAnuff.

92mins Brian Howard fouled by Daniel Bogdanovic, the ref awards a free kick. Brian Howard takes the direct free kick.

92mins Inswinging corner taken by Jobi McAnuff, save made by Steve Simonsen.

92mins Shane Long takes a shot. Save made by Steve Simonsen.

91mins Lee Williamson has an effort at goal from 20 yards. Save by Adam Federici.

91mins Michael Doyle fouled by Shane Long, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Steve Simonsen.

91mins Effort from just outside the area by Michael Doyle goes over the bar.

91mins The ball is crossed by Stephen Quinn.

90mins Daniel Bogdanovic sends in a cross.

89mins Matt Mills gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Richard Cresswell. Stephen Quinn crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from left channel, save made by Adam Federici.

88mins The referee shows Stephen Quinn a yellow card. Michail Antonio fouled by Stephen Quinn, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Andy Griffin.

87mins The referee shows Shane Long a yellow card for dissent.

87mins Penalty scored by Daniel Bogdanovic. Sheff Utd 1-1 Reading.Andy Griffin challenges Daniel Bogdanovic unfairly and gives away a Penalty.

83mins The ball is sent over by Lee Williamson.

82mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Jimmy Kebe. Steve Simonsen takes the indirect free kick.

81mins Michail Antonio receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Michail Antonio gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn. Stephen Quinn delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, Matt Mills makes a clearance.

80mins Shane Long finds the back of the net with a goal from inside the area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Sheff Utd 0-1 Reading.Jobi McAnuff provided the assist for the goal.

78mins The ball is delivered by Jimmy Kebe, clearance by Elian Parrino.

78mins Lee Williamson has an effort at goal from outside the penalty area which goes wide right of the goal.

77mins (Reading) makes a substitution, with Mathieu Manset coming on for Jay Tabb.

77mins Bjorn Helge Riise takes a shot. Blocked by Brian Howard.

76mins Michail Antonio concedes a free kick for a foul on Matthew Lowton. Free kick taken by Matthew Lowton.

75mins The offside flag is raised against Shane Long. Indirect free kick taken by Steve Simonsen.

75mins The ball is swung over by Michail Antonio.

73mins Andy Griffin concedes a free kick for a foul on Stephen Quinn. Lee Williamson takes the direct free kick.

72mins Jimmy Kebe challenges Matthew Lowton unfairly and gives away a free kick. Steve Simonsen restarts play with the free kick.

72mins The referee blows for offside against Richard Cresswell. Adam Federici restarts play with the free kick.

71mins Jay Tabb is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Steve Simonsen takes the free kick.

70mins Daniel Bogdanovic sends in a cross, Header from close range by Michael Doyle misses to the right of the target.

69mins Brynjar Gunnarsson leaves the field to be replaced by Michail Antonio. Shane Long is caught offside. Steve Simonsen restarts play with the free kick.

68mins Ian Harte takes a shot. Blocked by Elian Parrino.

67mins Unfair challenge on Jimmy Kebe by Matthew Lowton results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Andy Griffin.

67mins Jimmy Kebe sends in a cross, Johnny Ertl manages to make a clearance.

66mins A cross is delivered by Shane Long, save made by Steve Simonsen.

66mins Neill Collins concedes a free kick for a foul on Shane Long. Brian Howard takes the direct free kick.

63mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jobi McAnuff by Lee Williamson. Ian Harte has an effort direct from the free kick.

65mins Daniel Bogdanovic joins the action as a substitute, replacing Sam Vokes. (Sheff Utd) makes a substitution, with Bjorn Helge Riise coming on for Mark Yeates.

60mins The ball is crossed by Stephen Quinn, comfortable save by Adam Federici.

59mins Ivar Ingimarsson fouled by Sam Vokes, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Adam Federici.

58mins A cross is delivered by Matthew Lowton, Ivar Ingimarsson manages to make a clearance.

58mins Lee Williamson takes a short corner.

58mins Centre by Richard Cresswell, Matt Mills gets a block in.

54mins Brynjar Gunnarsson receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. Unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn by Brynjar Gunnarsson results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Neill Collins.

53mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Jobi McAnuff.

53mins Jimmy Kebe delivers the ball, clearance made by Elian Parrino.

52mins Shot from just outside the box by Mark Yeates goes over the bar.

51mins Brian Howard is adjudged to have handled the ball. Stephen Quinn crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, clearance by Matt Mills.

50mins The ball is crossed by Mark Yeates, blocked by Brian Howard.

48mins Jobi McAnuff takes a shot. Save by Steve Simonsen.

48mins Stephen Quinn produces a cross.

46mins Jobi McAnuff takes a shot. Save made by Steve Simonsen.

45mins Matthew Lowton is brought on as a substitute for Stephen Jordan.

46mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Lee Williamson, clearance by Brynjar Gunnarsson.

46mins Jimmy Kebe is ruled offside. Neill Collins restarts play with the free kick.

44mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Jordan by Brynjar Gunnarsson. Neill Collins takes the free kick.

43mins Lee Williamson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Andy Griffin. Ian Harte crosses the ball in from the free kick, Neill Collins manages to make a clearance.

41mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Lee Williamson from the left by-line to the near post, Brian Howard makes a clearance.

41mins Lee Williamson takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, Andy Griffin manages to make a clearance.

40mins The ball is delivered by Mark Yeates, blocked by Andy Griffin.

39mins Effort from 20 yards by Lee Williamson. Ivar Ingimarsson gets a block in.

38mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn by Andy Griffin. Free kick taken by Stephen Jordan.

38mins Shane Long crosses the ball, save made by Steve Simonsen.

37mins Unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn by Brian Howard results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Steve Simonsen.

37mins The ball is swung over by Stephen Quinn, clearance by Ivar Ingimarsson.

36mins Sam Vokes concedes a free kick for a foul on Ivar Ingimarsson. Free kick taken by Brian Howard.

35mins Jay Tabb is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Steve Simonsen.

35mins The ball is delivered by Shane Long.

34mins Corner taken by Brian Howard played to the near post, Stephen Jordan makes a clearance.

33mins Foul by Elian Parrino on Jimmy Kebe, free kick awarded. Ian Harte has an effort direct from the free kick, Lee Williamson gets a block in.

32mins Jay Tabb fouled by Elian Parrino, the ref awards a free kick. Ian Harte crosses the ball in from the free kick, Sam Vokes manages to make a clearance. Inswinging corner taken by Jobi McAnuff, clearance by Sam Vokes.

30mins The ball is delivered by Stephen Quinn, Ivar Ingimarsson makes a clearance.

29mins Brian Howard produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the goal.

28mins The ball is delivered by Mark Yeates, Brynjar Gunnarsson manages to make a clearance.

26mins Stephen Jordan receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. Free kick awarded for a foul by Stephen Jordan on Jimmy Kebe. Free kick crossed by Ian Harte, save by Steve Simonsen.

24mins Jay Tabb sends in a cross, Neill Collins manages to make a clearance. Brian Howard decides to take the corner short.

23mins Shane Long is ruled offside. Indirect free kick taken by Steve Simonsen.

22mins Jobi McAnuff takes a inswinging corner.

21mins Richard Cresswell handles the ball and concedes a free kick. Adam Federici takes the free kick.

19mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Brian Howard, Ian Harte has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide left of the target.

18mins Stephen Quinn fouled by Andy Griffin, the ref awards a free kick. Lee Williamson takes the direct free kick. Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Mark Yeates by Jay Tabb. Lee Williamson takes the free kick.

17mins The ball is sent over by Mark Yeates.

17mins The ball is delivered by Elian Parrino, clearance made by Ivar Ingimarsson.

16mins Brian Howard produces a left-footed shot from outside the penalty box and misses right.

15mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Lee Williamson on Jobi McAnuff. Adam Federici takes the direct free kick.

14mins Jimmy Kebe produces a cross, Jobi McAnuff produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the right of the target.

14mins Richard Cresswell is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Free kick taken by Adam Federici.

12mins Mark Yeates takes a shot. Adam Federici makes a save.

13mins Stephen Jordan produces a cross.

11mins A cross is delivered by Elian Parrino, blocked by Jay Tabb.

12mins Inswinging corner taken by Stephen Quinn from the right by-line, clearance made by Ivar Ingimarsson.

11mins Jimmy Kebe delivers the ball, clearance by Michael Doyle.

10mins Effort on goal by Mark Yeates from just inside the area clears the bar.

10mins Jobi McAnuff takes a shot. Blocked by Johnny Ertl.

8mins Corner taken right-footed by Jobi McAnuff, save by Steve Simonsen.

8mins Jobi McAnuff takes a short corner.

7mins Centre by Jimmy Kebe, Jobi McAnuff takes a shot. Save by Steve Simonsen.

7mins The ball is swung over by Jimmy Kebe.

6mins Centre by Mark Yeates, comfortable save by Adam Federici.

6mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Ivar Ingimarsson on Richard Cresswell. Johnny Ertl restarts play with the free kick.

6mins Ian Harte sends in a cross, Stephen Jordan makes a clearance.

4mins Foul by Brynjar Gunnarsson on Lee Williamson, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Stephen Jordan.

3mins Effort from long distance by Jay Tabb goes wide right of the target.

2mins Corner taken by Brian Howard from the right by-line, Richard Cresswell manages to make a clearance.

2mins A cross is delivered by Jimmy Kebe, clearance by Stephen Jordan.

1mins Unfair challenge on Ian Harte by Stephen Quinn results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ian Harte.

1mins The ball is sent over by Ian Harte, save made by Steve Simonsen.

Shot by Ivar Ingimarsson. Save by Steve Simonsen.

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jay Tabb by Michael Doyle. Brian Howard takes the direct free kick.

Match Preview

Montgomery out of Reading clash Sheffield United will be without midfielder Nick Montgomery for the midweek clash with Reading. Montgomery sustained a knee injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Millwall and is waiting to learn the full extent of damage to his cartilage and ligaments. The Blades will also be without defender Rob Kozluk, who sits out the second of a three-game suspension. Lee Williamson, however, returns from his ban and could step in for Montgomery, while Johnny Ertl provides manager Micky Adams with an alternative option. Striker Jamie Ward will not be included as he recently became a father for the first time. Defender Nyron Nosworthy is hoping to make his first appearance since sustaining an ankle injury on New Year's Day after returning as an unused substitute against Millwall. Adams is chasing his first win as Blades boss after nine games in charge. Meanwhile, Reading will be without Jem Karacan for the trip to South Yorkshire. Turkish midfielder Karacan was sent-off for a high challenge against Norwich at the weekend and begins a three-match ban. Fellow midfielder Mikele Leigertwood completes a three-match ban after he was charged for violent conduct by the FA following the recent draw at Cardiff so Brynjar Gunnarsson is favourite to start in Karacan's place. Top scorer Shane Long scored against Norwich despite needing an injection in his hip injury and he will again be monitored, while winger Jobi McAnuff is also out. He missed out at Carrow Road with an ankle injury and is unlikely to return, but midfielder Brian Howard is back in contention after recovering from his toe injury and defender Alex Pearce is also back in the squad after a thigh complaint.

Formation:442Manager: Micky Adams

Sheff Utd

Formation: 451Manager: Brian McDermott

Reading

Steve Simonsen
Elian Parrino
Johnny Ertl
Neill Collins
Stephen Jordan
Lee Williamson
Stephen Quinn
Michael Doyle
Mark Yeates
Richard Cresswell
Sam Vokes
SUBS
George Long
Nyron Nosworthy
Daniel Bogdanovic
Matthew Lowton
Jordan Slew
Marcus Bent
Bjorn Helge Riise

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Adam Federici
Andy Griffin
Matt Mills
Ivar Ingimarsson
Ian Harte
Jimmy Kebe
Jay Tabb
Brynjar Gunnarsson
Brian Howard
Jobi McAnuff
Shane Long
SUBS
Alex McCarthy
Noel Hunt
Zurab Khizanishvili
Michail Antonio
Hal Robson-Kanu
Chris Armstrong
Mathieu Manset

Match Report

Bogdanovic makes Royals pay penalty Daniel Bogdanovic's 88th-minute penalty rescued a scarcely-deserved point for Sheffield United as the npower Championship strugglers claimed a 1-1 draw with Reading at Bramall Lane. Shane Long looked like he had given the visitors all three points before substitute Bogdanovic was felled by Andy Griffin in the area and he got up to convert the spotkick. The Royals dominated for large periods of the game and they will feel aggrieved to have given away a sloppy goal after working so hard to take the lead. Ivar Ingimarsson and Jobi McAnuff (twice) both saw efforts well saved by Blades goalkeeper Steve Simonsen before Long put them in front nine minutes from time with a calm finish from McAnuff's through ball. However, Griffin made a reckless foul on Bogdanovic, who was going away from goal to gift the hosts an equaliser. The result leaves them two points clear of npower Championship safety, whilst Brian McDermott's men stay 12th. Both sides were made to rue conceding last-minute goals at the weekend, with Kevin Lisbie earning Millwall a 1-1 draw against the Blades, whilst Norwich's Grant Holt netted to condemn Reading to a 2-1 defeat. The hosts were looking to end a 10-game winless streak and Adams named five changes to his line-up from Saturday, the most notable of which saw striker Sam Vokes make his debut following a loan move from Wolves. It was the visitors who had the first sight at goal though with Ingimarsson just managing to get something on Brian Howard's inswinging free-kick but Simonsen was able to make a fine save. The Blades shotstopper was called into action again when he made a scrambling stop from McAnuff's header at the back post. That served as a wake-up call to the hosts and they enjoyed a good spell of pressure, with Mark Yeates looking particularly threatening. However, their failure to create any clear-cut opportunities was telling and it nearly came back to haunt them. Ian Harte missed the target with an unmarked header, whilst Howard's shot from the edge of the area just missed the target. The game started to become scrappy as the half wore on, although the Royals were the more lively side. They continued to dominate proceedings after the interval and Simonsen had to produce a smart save from McAnuff's 25-yard effort. On the next attack, the Reading winger went past Stephen Jordan to go clean through on goal, but once again he was denied by Simonsen from a tight angle. Harte, renowned for his dead-ball expertise, saw a 25-yard free-kick go inches wide of the left-hand post. The home support was starting to grow restless though they were almost given something to cheer about when Michael Doyle met Bogdanovic's cross but his looping header went wide. That miss proved costly as Long gave Reading the lead in the 81st minute. The striker, on his 100th appearance for Reading, latched on to McAnuff's through ball before sliding the ball under a helpless Simonsen. United, to their credit, did not give up hope and Bogdanovic drew a foul from Griffin in the area and he slotted home the resulting penalty seven minutes later to give his side a point.

Form Guide

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Last Meetings

Sheff Utd 3 - 0 Reading 26/01/2010 Reading 1 - 3 Sheff Utd 22/08/2009 Reading 0 - 1 Sheff Utd 10/04/2009 Sheff Utd 0 - 2 Reading 15/11/2008 Sheff Utd 1 - 1 Reading 14/02/2006 Reading 2 - 1 Sheff Utd 01/10/2005

Top Scorers

Sheff Utd C Evans 7 M Yeates 5 R Cresswell 3 D Bogdanovic 2 R Kozluk 1 J Calve 1 S Quinn 1 M Lowton 1 Reading S Long 8 JB Kebe 5 N Hunt 4 S Church 4 I Harte 3 J McAnuff 3 M Mills 2 J Karacan 2 M Leigertwood 1 A Pearce 1 H Robson-Kanu 1 M Manset 1 M Antonio 1

Goals

Sheff Utd Total goals 75 Goals per game 27 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 5 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 5 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 8 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 6 (For) 10 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Reading Total goals 92 Goals per game 44 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 6 (For) 6 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 5 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 7 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 13 (For) 3 (Against) Period 81-90 mins