Billy Sharp takes three penalties in Sheffield United's defeat to Colchester
Wednesday 16 September 2015 01:41, UK
It was a tale of three penalties for Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp as his side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Colchester in League Two.
Trailing 2-0, Sharp stepped up after Gavin Massey tripped Jay McEveley in the penalty area but he could not pull his side back into the contest as Jamie Jones made a superb save.
However, Sharp was given another opportunity by the referee and his assistant after ruling the goalkeeper was off his line and he made no mistake at the second time of asking.
Late on Colchester defender George Elokobi saw red for fouling Sharp in the area and the Sheffield United striker got up to take his third penalty of the night!
This time Jones was the hero, keeping out the penalty to hand his side all three points.
Watch Billy Sharp's night of penalties in the highlights video at the top of the page.
