Lukas Jensen the hero as Lincoln blunt Blades with shootout victory
Lukas Jensen was the hero for League One Lincoln as they continued Sheffield United’s miserable start to the season with a 3-2 Carabao Cup penalty shootout victory at Bramall Lane. After a drab 90 minutes ended goalless, the Imps goalkeeper saved spot-kicks from Louis Marsh and Benie Traore to send his side through. This was not the performance or result that the Blades will have been looking for having lost their opening three Premier League games of the season and boss Paul Heckingbottom will have been presented with more questions than answers. Mark Kennedy’s side will now dream of drawing one of the big boys in the next round after a deserved win. It was no surprise that United did not fire as they fell in line with the majority of Premier League clubs by making wholesale changes to their side for the visit of the Imps. And that had an inevitable effect on the game as the Blades were unable to play with any fluency and Lincoln more than held their own. Reeco Hackett had a curling shot saved by Adam Davies, while the visitors also wasted several good moments on the counter-attack. The Blades had to wait until the 51st minute to have a shot on target as Ollie Norwood sent debutant Cameron Archer through on goal, but the striker’s aim was off and he shot straight at Jensen. Lincoln finally cut the Blades open on a transition after Daniel Mandroui’s incisive pass was perfect for Teddy Bishop, but he could only stab wide from close range. Sheffield United looked the likeliest to force a late goal which would avoid the shootout lottery, but John Egan flashed a header wide and Auston Trusty could only plant his free header straight at Jensen. That meant it would be decided from the spot and after Jensen had kept out poor Marsh and Traore efforts, the job was done when Egan skied the final penalty of the night.
2023-08-31 05:20
Russia Latest: Biden, Scholz Say Putin Weakened by Failed Mutiny
President Joe Biden said Vladimir Putin has been weakened by Yevgeny Prigozhin’s failed rebellion, as the Russian leader
2023-06-29 07:18
Why did Amanda Halterman divorce Jason? '1000-lb Sisters' star reveals failing marriage kept her from show
Amanda Halterman shared how her divorce affected her appearance on '1000-lb Sisters' show
2023-06-05 11:45
Giuliani denies claims he coerced woman to have sex, says she's trying to stir 'media frenzy'
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is denying a woman's claims that he forced her to have sex and owes her $2 million in unpaid wages
2023-06-07 06:49
Christina Ricci hailed for seemingly shredding Ashton Kutcher in loaded post
Christina Ricci is believed to have criticized Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis for pleading for leniency for Danny Masterson
2023-09-11 20:21
Black voting power gets boost in Alabama as new US House districts chosen by federal judges
Federal judges have selected new congressional lines for Alabama ensuring a second district where Black voters comprise a substantial portion of the electorate
2023-10-06 06:24
Exclusive-US SEC nearing settlement with Wall Street firms over WhatsApp probe -sources
By Chris Prentice and Carolina Mandl NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finalizing settlements with
2023-09-28 09:27
Who is Ittai Sopher? 'Jeopardy!' contestant becomes latest champ with strategic wagering during last round
Ittai Sopher defeated former champ Justin White and is set to face two new contestants, Kathy Barkey and Dennis Leung, in the upcoming episode
2023-07-13 17:25
Asia stocks slip, dollar firms on growth concerns, Fed outlook
By Kane Wu HONG KONG Asia stocks fell on Wednesday after faltering growth in China and Europe heightened
2023-09-06 14:17
Lordstown Motors founder sells remaining stake in EV startup
Lordstown Motors founder and former CEO Stephen Burns has sold his entire stake in the electric-vehicle maker, according
2023-06-22 22:15
Was Harlow Freeman kidnapped? Police chief makes starling claim regarding abduction of nine-month-old baby
Harlow Freeman was in good condition and hydrated when discovered and was taken to Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham
2023-07-12 03:26
'She is copying Beyonce!' Internet trolls Kim Kardashian as she flaunts her skinny physique
Kim Kardashian receives backlash for chanelling Beyonce in new photos
2023-12-02 09:57
You Might Like...
How much do fentanyl dealers earn? New investigation reveals staggering net worth of SF drug runners
Root removes Labuschagne as rain frustrates England's Ashes push
The Disappeared: Search for IRA murder victim Columba McVeigh ends
US consumers worry inflation will pick up again, UMich survey finds
Canada probes allegations Walmart, Hugo Boss, Diesel used Uyghur forced labor
Crypto stocks drop after US SEC sues Coinbase for failing to register
Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming
How did Paul Mescal land ‘Gladiator 2’ role? 'Aftersun' actor set to portray the epic character previously played by Russell Crowe
