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 Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 17,847 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the match!
14.26
Dietmar Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Haller!
20.19
Fabian N. Delli Carri catches Manny Adams on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabian N. Delli Carri and shows him a yellow card! Manny Adams runs off the knock.
22.14
Chris Dyer makes a simple pass to Linus Metzler. Linus Metzler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
30.46
Paul Montague makes a simple pass to Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.28
Linus Metzler flicks a high ball forward to Fabian N. Delli Carri who takes it down. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Franois Marchal scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
42.01
Jaakko Salminen makes a strong solo run forward. Jaakko Salminen sees Klas Osmanowski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Klas Osmanowski cuts inside the box! Klas Osmanowski looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Niklas Kurstot manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.04
Yyvind Favo threads a neat ball through to Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski plays a scrappy one-two with Petros Sarakis and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Klas Osmanowski provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Niklas Kurstot gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday have changed their lineup with Leevi Gadd replacing Yyvind Favo. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.25
Sergio Almeida knocks the ball forward to Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis lofts in a cross ball towards Klas Osmanowski. With a superhuman jump, Klas Osmanowski connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
54.08
Leevi Gadd knocks the ball to his team mate, Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
59.37
Leevi Gadd hacks Dietmar Dittmann from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dietmar Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.49
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Kai Helmer replacing Petros Sarakis .
61.58
Duncan Butt flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Delli Carri controls it well on his chest. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.44
Linus Metzler advances with the ball. Linus Metzler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Haller who gathers it comfortably.
77.53
Dietmar Dittmann plays the ball forward to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal shoots from 20 yards. Paul Haller gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.12
Linus Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Franois Marchal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franois Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.19
With a delightful solo run, Leevi Gadd stretches the opposition's defence. Leevi Gadd tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.57
Antonio Vazquez makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.16
Dietmar Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaakko Salminen.
87.40
Dietmar Dittmann flicks a high ball forward to Fabian N. Delli Carri who takes it down. Fabian N. Delli Carri whips in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. With a superhuman jump, Franois Marchal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
89.25
Linus Metzler sees a break and surges forward. Linus Metzler knocks the ball forward, putting Fabian N. Delli Carri through on goal. Fabian N. Delli Carri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Linus Metzler threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal makes a convincing header. Franois Marchal scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 31.25 vs 68.75
Play Area
Home team third: 35.94%, Midfield: 48.44%, Away team third: 15.63%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Franois Marchal of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Paul Haller (GK)
7
6
3. Goran Brncic (DEF)
6
4. Manny Adams (DEF)
6
5. Andre Antunes (DEF)
6
6
7. Yyvind Favo (MID)
6
6
6
10. Klas Osmanowski (ATT)
7
11. Petros Sarakis (ATT)
6

13. Kai Helmer (DEF)
6
14. Leevi Gadd (GK)
6

2. Chris Dyer (DEF)
6
3. Paul Montague (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Linus Metzler (MID)
7
8. Duncan Butt (MID)
6
11. Anthony Blake (ATT)
7

12. Glynn Makin (DEF)
0
0
14. Manuel Reis (ATT)
0