Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 10,048 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
3.46
0-0Albert Lozano barges into Arno Sachs. Albert Lozano is shown the yellow card! Arno Sachs runs off the knock.
10.56
0-0Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Alun Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Alun Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen makes a deft header but is denied by Jose Serrano. Excellent save.
15.41
0-0Fabian Van Fessem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.32
Kevin Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Sachs. Arno Sachs threads a neat ball through to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jose Serrano!
22.18
Alun Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.53
Norman Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
30.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Alun Le Saux plays the ball forward to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.40
Nelson Van Der Schaaf sees a break and surges forward. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Jose Serrano manages to keep it out.
40.55
0-1Albert Lozano makes a probing pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn advances inside the box! Leon Rahn rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
Teddy Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday get the second half underway!
47.21
Fabian Van Fessem knocks the ball forward to Liam Edwards. Liam Edwards threads a neat ball through to Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano advances inside the box! Albert Lozano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Daniel Faria gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
48.14
0-1Jon Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.33
Eddie Plowright makes a probing pass to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Leon Rahn who takes it down. Leon Rahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.02
Kevin Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
65.32
Fabian Van Fessem passes the ball forward to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano flicks a high pass forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto who brings the ball under control. Neves Capucho Eriberto finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.13
Nelson Van Der Schaaf threads the ball through to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jose Serrano picks it out of the air!
69.10
0-1Jon Chadwick catches Norman Lua-Lua on the ankles. Jon Chadwick is warned by the referee! Norman Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.31
Teddy Fabiano plays the ball forward to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Faria who gathers it comfortably.
77.19
Arno Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.57
With a delightful solo run, Alun Le Saux stretches the opposition's defence. Alun Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jose Serrano manages to keep it out.
81.44
0-1Brian Shearer sees Steve Impey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Impey takes it forward alone. Steve Impey knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Eddie Plowright. Excellent block.
87.26
Jon Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Le Saux. Alun Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Plowright.
89.28
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Alun Le Saux makes a simple pass to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Leon Rahn 41 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Daniel Faria (GK)
6
2. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Norman Gower (DEF)
7
4. Brian Shearer (DEF)
6
5. Steve Impey (MID)
6
6. Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
7. Alun Le Saux (MID)
8
8. Arno Sachs (MID)
6
9. Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
7
10. Henning Johnsen (ATT)
7
11. Noel Clemence (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Lampard (ATT)
0
13. Malcolm Neville (ATT)
0
14. Ross Maddison (ATT)
0
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
9
2. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
7
4. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
5. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
6. Albert Lozano (MID)
8
7. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9. Leon Rahn (MID)
9
10. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
11. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
6
12. Davor Sladakovic (DEF)
0
13. Stuart Henderson (ATT)
0
14. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0