United hit the woodwork three times, through John Egan, debutant Anis Slimane and striker Will Osula, as Paul Heckingbottom again fielded different sides in both halves, with Slimane and Iliman Ndiaye catching the eye in particular.
Here’s how we rated United’s players on the night...
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5. Jack Robinson 6
Resisted a couple of opportunities to fly into the challenge with his usual relish, seemingly reining himself in a little, before dealing with ball - and man - after a slip from Larouci threatened to let Estoril in Photo: Julian Finney
6. Yasser Larouci 5
Making his debut for the Blades after his transfer was confirmed earlier this week and looked tidy enough on the ball when he had it, although there were a few indecisive moments as well - completely expectedly given the length of time he’s had with his new teammates | Sheffield United
7. Harrison Neal 5
Picked up an early booking for cleaning out Heriberto as he shaped to shoot and put in a solid rather than spectacular shift in midfield | Sheffield United
8. John Fleck 4
Picked up an early booking for cleaning out Heriberto as he shaped to shoot and put in a solid rather than spectacular shift in midfield | Sheffield United