Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 9,998 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
6.06
0-0Alex Mcallister takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy flicks a high ball forward to Gary Davis who takes it down. Gary Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Faria who gathers it comfortably.
8.38
0-0With a delightful solo run, Steve Impey stretches the opposition's defence. Steve Impey shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
9.14
1-0Alex Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft hits a low pass to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Faria with no chance!! Goal for Walsall!
18.57
1-0Christian Arendt threads a neat ball through to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.48
Alun Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Steve Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Impey tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
24.21
Steve Goldberg makes a simple pass to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Mcallister and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thierry Guppy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
26.00
Mehdi Djaout knocks the ball forward to Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Joe Westwood didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.26
Alex Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
28.08
1-0Without breaking stride, Mehdi Djaout plays the ball forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Scott Fletcher. Excellent block.
34.06
Christian Arendt flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mcallister controls it well on his chest. Alex Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Gary Davis. Gary Davis shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.56
Thierry Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.48
Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Morris Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Morris Lloyd shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
42.56
Cosimo Ferrante decides to run forward with the ball. Cosimo Ferrante threads the ball through to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Teddy Scowcroft!
45.00
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall have changed their lineup with Jermaine Croft replacing Cosimo Ferrante. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Walsall start the second half!
48.16
Steve Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Gary Davis who takes it down. Gary Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister flicks the ball with his head. Brian Shearer steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
49.37
Jon Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Le Saux. Alun Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Joe Westwood.
50.45
2-0It's a corner kick. Alun Le Saux kicks a low ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mehdi Djaout provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.24
Scott Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davis. Gary Davis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.14
Jon Chadwick threads the ball through to Mehdi Djaout. Mehdi Djaout threads a neat ball through to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
54.56
Juan Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Steve Goldberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.28
Under pressure, Christian Arendt clears the ball far upfield. Teddy Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance but Daniel Faria reads it well. Great save!
61.31
Brian Shearer threads a neat ball through to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.56
Norman Gower pushes up the pitch. Norman Gower flicks a high pass forward to Henning Johnsen who brings the ball under control. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Joe Westwood is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.34
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.43
Alex Mcallister threads the ball through to Gary Davis. Gary Davis shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.15
Alun Le Saux makes a simple pass to Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf flicks the ball with his head. Joe Westwood manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.59
Alun Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nelson Van Der Schaaf!
78.17
Jermaine Croft knocks the ball forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Gary Davis. Gary Davis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
81.18
Juan Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Walsall!
84.58
Thierry Guppy makes a probing pass to Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Steve Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Gary Davis who brings the ball under control. Gary Davis shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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
| Morris Lloyd 9 Teddy Scowcroft 43, 85 Alex Mcallister 55 Thierry Guppy 81 | Noel Clemence 61, 67 Nelson Van Der Schaaf 76 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Joe Westwood (GK)
7
2. Scott Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Juan Guardiola (DEF)
6
4. Christian Arendt (DEF)
6
5. Cosimo Ferrante (DEF)
6
6. Alex Mcallister (MID)
8
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
8
8. Steve Goldberg (MID)
7
9. Morris Lloyd (ATT)
8
10. Gary Davis (ATT)
6
11. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
9
12. Jermaine Croft (DEF)
6
13. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0
14. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
0
1. Daniel Faria (GK)
6
2. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Norman Gower (DEF)
6
4. Brian Shearer (DEF)
6
5. Steve Impey (MID)
6
6. Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
7. Alun Le Saux (MID)
7
8. Mehdi Djaout (MID)
6
9. Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
8
10. Henning Johnsen (ATT)
6
11. Noel Clemence (ATT)
8
12. Eddie Lampard (ATT)
0
13. Malcolm Neville (ATT)
0
14. Ross Maddison (ATT)
0