Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Chester City. A crowd of 9,282 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
The whistle blows and Chester City get the match underway!
3.27
Nigel Jeffers kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Robson. Robbie Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Dickov but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.53
Nigel Jeffers makes a simple pass to Robbie Robson. Robbie Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.18
Lassina Ali Sangaré surges forward with the ball. Lassina Ali Sangaré shoots from long range but it is miles over!
12.06
Nigel Stone makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Stone whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Robson. Robbie Robson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.27
Stanley Philips knocks the ball forward to Robbie Robson. Robbie Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
20.54
Glynn Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Robson. Robbie Robson goes all the way! Robbie Robson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.28
Chris Palmer catches Nicholas Gomez on the ankles. Chris Palmer is given a warning by the referee! Nicholas Gomez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
47.26
Decio Delgado sees a break and surges forward. Decio Delgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.02
Brian Naylor passes the ball forward to Robbie Robson. Robbie Robson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ebi Dudek.
59.13
Stanley Philips decides to run forward with the ball. Stanley Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov powers a header at goal. Ebi Dudek easily smothers it.
63.01
Lassina Ali Sangaré brings the ball forward. Lassina Ali Sangaré knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Parker. Francis Parker shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Morris Priestley.
66.03
Ivan Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Gomez. Nicholas Gomez threads the ball through to Francis Parker but he's offside!
67.17
Decio Delgado threads the ball through to Nicholas Gomez. Nicholas Gomez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.36
Stanley Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ebi Dudek who gathers it comfortably.
77.40
Nigel Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Robson. Robbie Robson powers a header at goal. Ebi Dudek is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.13
Decio Delgado threads the ball through to Francis Parker. Francis Parker tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.34
Nigel Stone hacks Decio Delgado from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Decio Delgado runs off the knock.
87.31
Stanley Philips threads the ball through to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Robson. Robbie Robson powers a header at goal. Ebi Dudek manages to gather it comfortably.
89.32
Duncan Eadie catches Francis Parker on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Eadie and shows him a yellow card! Francis Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Robbie Robson 12, 21, 77 | Nicholas Gomez 67 |