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Middlesbrough Overcomes Sheffield United in Tense Encounter
Sheffield, England – Middlesbrough secured a victory at Bramall Lane in a Championship match characterized by intensity and cards. The visiting team dominated possession with 63%, translating it into 19 shots, 9 of which were on target.
The match began favorably for Middlesbrough, with T. Conway opening the scoring in the 19th minute thanks to an assist from R. McGree. Before halftime, R. McGree himself extended Middlesbrough’s lead in the 45th minute.
Sheffield United, who had 37% possession and 13 shots, attempted to react in the second half. P. Bamford managed to reduce the deficit in the 73rd minute, assisted by G. Hamer. However, the sending-off of J. Rothwell in the 80th minute further complicated the home team’s aspirations.
The match, refereed by Gavin Ward, was characterized by a high number of cautions. Sheffield United received three yellow cards (A. Brooks, K. Phillips, F. Seriki) and one red card. Middlesbrough saw two yellow cards (C. Brittain, A. Gilbert). Ultimately, Middlesbrough took all three points after a hard-fought match at Bramall Lane.
Substitutions sheffield utd: at minute 46 O. Arblaster came in and J. Rothwell went out., at minute 67 C. O’Hare came in and T. Campbell went out., at minute 67 S. Peck came in and K. Phillips went out., at minute 84 H. Burrows came in and L. F. Hjelde went out.
Substitutions middlesbrough: at minute 67 R. McGree came in and A. Gilbert went out., at minute 78 T. Conway came in and D. Fry went out., at minute 78 M. Whittaker came in and D. Strelec went out., at minute 88 A. Morris came in and J. Sarmiento went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sheffield Utd
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