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.
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21. Andre Brooks 5
Played just off Osula and attracted the ire of Baldock for an underhit pass from a corner routine, that threatened to allow Estoril to break away. Didn’t have an evening to remember before he was replaced by Marsh after half an hour | Sheffield United
22. Will Osula 6
Thought he had opened his account for pre-season when he latched onto Berge’s good pass and lobbed home, but the offside flag ensured his pre-season frustration continued. Then tried an audacious overhead kick and was only denied by a great save from the ‘keeper, who touched it onto the crossbar | Sheffield United