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By Marissa ThomasBBC Sport
Last updated on 23 minutes ago.From the section FA Cup
William Osula's double helped Sheffield United to a welcome win against lower league oppositionPremier League side Sheffield United beat League Two Gillingham thanks to doubles from William Osula and James McAtee as they progressed to the FA Cup fourth round.
Gillingham made a positive start to proceedings with Conor Masterson having a shot blocked after skipping past a defender in the box.
However, with 14 minutes played, the away side took control. Osula burst into the box, driving at the Gillingham defence before firing through the legs of goalkeeper Jake Turner for his first senior goal for the club.
Osula was on target again when he reacted quickest after Turner had parried Cameron Archer's shot back into a dangerous area.
Gillingham captain Max Ehmer's header looked destined for goal late on after beating Wes Foderingham but it came crashing back off the post to frustrate the home support.
Minutes later, McAtee increased the lead for the Blades as he capitalised on a mix-up at the back to fire home from close range.
McAtee's swerving effort from the corner of the box rounded off the victory three minutes from time as it turned into a comprehensive win for Chris Wilder's side.
More to follow.
Line-ups
Gillingham
Formation 5-3-2
- 25Turner
- 2AlexanderSubstituted forClarkeat 60'minutes
- 4Masterson
- 5Ehmer
- 22Ogie
- 13Malone
- 23MahoneySubstituted forDiengat 86'minutes
- 18ColemanBooked at 82mins
- 11JefferiesSubstituted forLapslieat 86'minutes
- 10NadesanSubstituted forNicholsat 60'minutes
- 12HawkinsSubstituted forBonneat 86'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Morris
- 3Clark
- 6Williams
- 7Lapslie
- 9Nichols
- 14McKenzie
- 17Clarke
- 38Dieng
- 45Bonne
Sheff Utd
Formation 4-5-1
- 18Foderingham
- 38Seriki
- 19Robinson
- 33Norrington-DaviesSubstituted forOsbornat 86'minutes
- 14ThomasBooked at 41mins
- 28McAtee
- 8Hamer
- 16Norwood
- 35BrooksSubstituted forde Souza Costaat 77'minutes
- 10ArcherSubstituted forBreretonat 72'minutes
- 32OsulaSubstituted forBrewsterat 72'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Davies
- 7Brewster
- 9McBurnie
- 11Brereton
- 17Coulibaly
- 21de Souza Costa
- 23Osborn
- 40Buyabu
- 43Easton
Referee:Darren Bond
Attendance:8,809
Live Text
Match ends, Gillingham 0, Sheffield United 4.
Second Half ends, Gillingham 0, Sheffield United 4.
Attempt saved. Ben Brereton (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
Foul by Femi Seriki (Sheffield United).
Tom Nichols (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. George Lapslie (Gillingham) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Macauley Bonne.
Goal! Gillingham 0, Sheffield United 4. James McAtee (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer following a corner.
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Max Ehmer.
Attempt blocked. Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by George Lapslie (Gillingham).
Substitution, Sheffield United. Ben Osborn replaces Rhys Norrington-Davies.
Substitution, Gillingham. George Lapslie replaces Dom Jefferies.
Substitution, Gillingham. Macauley Bonne replaces Oliver Hawkins.
Substitution, Gillingham. Timothee Dieng replaces Connor Mahoney.
Goal! Gillingham 0, Sheffield United 3. James McAtee (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a through ball.
Ethan Coleman (Gillingham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Ethan Coleman (Gillingham).
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jayden Clarke.
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