Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 18,119 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
6.18
0-0Lucas Gabriel Taffarel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Batty who gathers it comfortably.
8.03
0-0Lucas Gabriel Taffarel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Atherton. Terry Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho heads the ball goalwards. Adam Batty picks it out of the air!
9.26
0-0Goran Brncic threads the ball through to Lucas Gabriel Taffarel. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel threads a neat ball through to Terry Atherton. Terry Atherton makes a probing pass to Lars Diakite but he's offside!
10.41
1-0Lucas Gabriel Taffarel darts forward. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.10
Carlos Redondo flicks a high pass forward to Francis Tourenne who brings the ball under control. Francis Tourenne whips in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.08
1-0Camille Lefèvre threads a neat ball through to Darius Lumsdon. Darius Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Francis Tourenne collects the pass. Francis Tourenne runs straight at the defence! Francis Tourenne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.26
Micka‘l Meride flicks a high pass forward. Yves-A. Richert collects the pass. Yves-A. Richert knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Haller who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Lucas Gabriel Taffarel plays the ball forward to Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Artur Carvalho provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.23
Rodrigo Pinto decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
54.35
Micka‘l Meride knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Boudarene. Miguel Boudarene runs straight at the defence! Miguel Boudarene looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Paul Haller is on top of it.
60.31
1-0Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Saul Barron replacing Artur Carvalho .
61.40
Lucas Gabriel Taffarel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Barron. Saul Barron knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Atherton. Terry Atherton flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Terry Atherton!
66.29
Sergio Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Lars Diakite controls it well on his chest. Lars Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Atherton. With a superhuman jump, Terry Atherton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Batty with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
73.54
Goran Brncic makes a probing pass to Lucas Gabriel Taffarel. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Barron. Saul Barron knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Batty who gathers it comfortably.
75.50
Darius Lumsdon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darius Lumsdon runs straight at the defence! Darius Lumsdon tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.55
With a delightful solo run, Rodrigo Pinto stretches the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Adam Batty.
85.53
Goran Brncic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Gabriel Taffarel. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel flicks a high pass forward. Terry Atherton collects the pass. Terry Atherton shoots from outside the area but is denied by Adam Batty. Excellent save.
89.17
3-0Carlos Redondo passes the ball forward to Francis Tourenne. Francis Tourenne plays a one-two with Miguel Boudarene and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Francis Tourenne provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Cesar Mendes.
90.00
3-0Darren Scales takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Paul Haller scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Lucas Gabriel Taffarel 10 Terry Atherton 61, 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Terry Atherton of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Haller (GK)
7
2. Kai Helmer (DEF)
6
3. Jaakko Salminen (DEF)
6
4. Goran Brncic (DEF)
6
5. Cesar Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Pinto (MID)
7
7. Sergio Almeida (MID)
6
8. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel (MID)
9
9. Lars Diakite (ATT)
6
10. Terry Atherton (MID)
9
11. Artur Carvalho (ATT)
6
12. Saul Barron (ATT)
6
13. Klas Osmanowski (ATT)
0
14. Gerard Combin (MID)
0
1. Adam Batty (GK)
7
2. Robert Huiberts (DEF)
6
3. Camille Lefèvre (DEF)
6
4. Norman Ball (DEF)
6
5. Darius Lumsdon (MID)
6
6. Carlos Redondo (MID)
6
7. Micka‘l Meride (MID)
6
8. Darren Scales (MID)
6
9. Francis Tourenne (ATT)
7
10. Miguel Boudarene (ATT)
6
11. Yves-A. Richert (ATT)
6
12. Ronan Neumann (DEF)
0
13. Graham Boyd (MID)
0
14. Alexandre Nivet (ATT)
0