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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 9,541 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.43
Steve Brighton barges into Max Richards. Steve Brighton is given a warning by the referee! Max Richards runs off the knock.
6.41
Stanley Philips threads the ball through to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.37
Alistair Montague passes the ball forward to Chris Watson. Chris Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Cardone. Liam Cardone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Brighton but he's offside!
12.48
Nigel Jeffers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.33
Ross Power makes a simple pass to Liam Cardone. Liam Cardone tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
18.36
Max Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Vickers. Tony Vickers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.26
Alberto Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Morris Carter. Morris Carter tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Morris Priestley manages to keep it out.
24.03
Dennis Luzhny makes a probing pass to Nigel Stone. Nigel Stone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Vickers. Tony Vickers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Müller.
26.11
Malte Müller knocks the ball forward to Teddy Monk. Teddy Monk knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Brighton. Steve Brighton goes all the way! Steve Brighton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Brighton!
32.20
Stanley Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Montague.
33.34
Malte Müller passes the ball forward to Chris Watson. Chris Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Brighton. Steve Brighton whips in a cross ball towards Liam Cardone. Liam Cardone directs the ball goalwards with his head but Morris Priestley is on top of it.
36.59
Glynn Smith makes a beautiful solo run. Glynn Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Omer Brooking who gathers it comfortably.
38.12
Alberto Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Liam Cardone. Liam Cardone knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Carter. Morris Carter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Morris Carter!
44.39
Nigel Stone surges forward with the ball. Nigel Stone lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday get the second half underway!
47.04
Alberto Sheringham makes a simple pass to Liam Cardone. Liam Cardone shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.50
Alistair Montague controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Watson. Chris Watson brings the ball forward. Chris Watson plays a perfect one-two with Morris Carter and rushes in on goal... Chris Watson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.24
Alberto Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Carter. Morris Carter whips in a cross ball towards Liam Cardone. Liam Cardone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Morris Priestley!
55.47
Nigel Stone sees a break and surges forward. Nigel Stone goes all the way! Nigel Stone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.24
Chris Watson makes a simple pass to Steve Brighton. Steve Brighton lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Carter. Morris Carter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.38
Alistair Montague makes a probing pass to Teddy Monk. Teddy Monk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Cardone. Liam Cardone knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Brighton. Steve Brighton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.49
Duncan Eadie makes a simple pass to Nigel Stone. Nigel Stone passes the ball forward to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.51
Nigel Jeffers kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.29
Nigel Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Tony Vickers. Tony Vickers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Montague.
85.14
Alistair Montague catches Gavin Dickov on the ankles. Alistair Montague is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Dickov runs off the knock.
87.07
Duncan Eadie threads the ball through to Nigel Stone. Nigel Stone knocks the ball forward to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
89.17
Ross Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Carter. Morris Carter makes a simple pass to Steve Brighton. Steve Brighton tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Steve Brighton of Birmingham City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.3157894736842 vs 48.6842105263158
Play Area
Home team third: 28.95%, Midfield: 39.47%, Away team third: 31.58%