Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play Rochdale in this league cup game. A crowd of 8,485 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
The first half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
2.29
Frank Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Birnbaum. Sebastian Birnbaum sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ashley Mcleod is on top of it.
16.25
Anthony Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall takes it forward alone. Clive Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Ljubisa Pergolizzi but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.15
Sebastian Birnbaum flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Chadwick who takes it down. Duncan Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.32
Alistair Smith threads a neat ball through to Arthur May. Arthur May plays a scrappy one-two with Clive Marshall and advances towards the goal... Arthur May cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
54.36
Nigel Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Clive Marshall who brings the ball under control. Clive Marshall passes the ball forward but Oberdan Montella is offside!
57.08
Jaime Tavares sees Nigel Greaves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Greaves takes it forward alone. Nigel Greaves skips past Kevin Mcinnes! Nigel Greaves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.22
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Duccio Marrocolo replacing Alun Le Saux .
66.40
Brian Shearer decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Shearer makes a probing pass to Sebastian Birnbaum. Sebastian Birnbaum plays a one-two with Attilio Frezzolini and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Sebastian Birnbaum provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.22
Dietmar Müller flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Standing who brings the ball under control. Shaun Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Chadwick and advances towards the goal... Shaun Standing tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Kevin Jackson.
73.14
It's a corner kick. Sebastian Birnbaum loops the ball in to towards the near post. Duncan Chadwick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
75.11
Kevin Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Greaves who brings the ball under control. Nigel Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall directs the ball goalwards with his head. Andy Rae didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.11
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Mike Naylor replacing Brian Shearer .
78.15
With a delightful solo run, Duccio Marrocolo stretches the opposition's defence. Duccio Marrocolo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ashley Mcleod easily smothers it!
79.51
Attilio Frezzolini comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Greaves. Attilio Frezzolini is shown the yellow card! Nigel Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.57
Dietmar Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing rushes past Anthony Laver! Shaun Standing tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Birnbaum of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Rae (GK)
6
2. James Marshall (DEF)
6
3. Brian Shearer (DEF)
8
4. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
5. Frank Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6. Alun Le Saux (MID)
8
7. Sebastian Birnbaum (MID)
9
8. Dietmar Müller (MID)
7
9. Attilio Frezzolini (ATT)
8
10. Duncan Chadwick (ATT)
7
11. Shaun Standing (ATT)
7
12. Mike Naylor (DEF)
6
13. Duccio Marrocolo (MID)
7
14. Neil Wiltord (ATT)
0
1. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
7
2. Gavin Flintlock (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Laver (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Jackson (DEF)
7
5. Jaime Tavares (DEF)
6
6. Arthur May (MID)
7
7. Nigel Greaves (MID)
8
8. Alistair Smith (MID)
6
9. Clive Marshall (ATT)
7
10. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
6
11. Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT)
6
12. Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13. Neil Konchesky (ATT)
0
14. Mick Jacobs (GK)
0