Cardiff City 2 Sheffield United 3: Paul Heckingbottom's reaction as Blades seal third successive win
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United beat Bristol City in Paul Heckingbottom’s first game in permanent charge last Sunday, building on an away win at Reading, and Heckingbottom’s men carried on that momentum in the Welsh capital this afternoon.
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Blades sub
sees McBurnie, the former Swans man, come on to replace Sharp - McBurnie gets an interesting reception as he is introduced
GOAL BLADES
and it’s 3-1, McGoldrick finishing after a good run and cross from Gibbs-White once again - it wasn’t the cleanest of finishes but no-one connected to United will care as the Blades go two goals clear against the 10 men of City
GOAL BLADES
and it’s Billy Sharp who scores the goal to put the Blades ahead but it was all about the build-up play, with Bogle and Gibbs-White combining beautifully - a chipped pass from Bogle to meet MGW’s run and a cross for Sharp to do what he does best, tapping in from six yards
What a save from Smithies
as United go inches away from going ahead - McGoldrick’s scuffed shot looks to have beaten him but he somehow gets across to flick the ball away to safety with his left hand, a stunning effort to keep it 1-1
GOAL BLADES
and it’s Morgan Gibbs-White who gets it, curling home from outside the box with a stunning effort, the Blades may just fancy their chances of winning this now at 1-1 with City down to 10 men...
RED CARD
and City are down to 10 men after their skipper Morrison is sent off for fouling Sharp as he raced away one-on-one - a nailed on red and it’s a free-kick for the Blades
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