Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Queens Park Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
2.25
0-0Sven Friedmann makes a probing pass to Alun Le Saux. Alun Le Saux runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alun Le Saux makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ronnie Armstrong. Ronnie Armstrong comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
3.12
Max Gascoigne sees a break and surges forward. Max Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Johnny Bakari. Johnny Bakari shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
4.36
Warren Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Chadwick. Duncan Chadwick makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pierre-Alain Fournier. Pierre-Alain Fournier side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jamie Fletcher!
8.51
0-0Brian Shearer threads the ball through to Mike Naylor. Mike Naylor passes the ball forward to Pierre-Alain Fournier. Pierre-Alain Fournier whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Chadwick. Duncan Chadwick makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
10.28
0-1James Priestley knocks the ball forward to Ashley Swift. Ashley Swift runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ashley Swift knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Hermann. Tobias Hermann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Andy Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.44
Marvin Black knocks the ball forward to Johnny Bakari. Johnny Bakari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois knocks in a cross ball towards James Priestley. James Priestley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Andy Rae.
17.22
0-1Corner kick to Queens Park Rangers. Ashley Swift plays it out to the edge of the box. Johnny Bakari cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.11
Les Marshall takes it forward alone. Les Marshall makes a simple pass to Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois lofts in a cross ball towards Johnny Bakari. Johnny Bakari flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.35
Sven Friedmann sees Alun Le Saux in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun Le Saux flicks a high ball forward to Pierre-Alain Fournier who takes it down. Pierre-Alain Fournier cuts inside the box! Pierre-Alain Fournier takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them level!
27.08
1-1James Priestley clumsily knocks into Regilio Roorda. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Regilio Roorda runs off the knock.
28.38
1-1Warren Ball plays the ball forward to Ronnie Armstrong. Ronnie Armstrong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.25
Max Gascoigne runs up as Mauricio Rubio takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Max Gascoigne hits a low pass to James Priestley. James Priestley makes a probing pass to Johnny Bakari. Johnny Bakari shoots from 20 yards but somehow Andy Rae manages to keep it out.
38.04
James Priestley makes a simple pass to Simon Blake. Simon Blake shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.32
Alun Le Saux flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Chadwick who takes it down. Duncan Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Armstrong. Ronnie Armstrong gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
45.00
Simon Blake sees Johnny Bakari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johnny Bakari lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Hermann. Tobias Hermann beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the second half underway!
51.51
Max Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Rubio who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Rubio threads a neat ball through to Johnny Bakari. Johnny Bakari flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Blake. Simon Blake muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
54.09
Marvin Black threads a neat ball through to Simon Blake. Simon Blake hits a low pass to Tobias Hermann. Tobias Hermann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Naylor.
60.29
1-1Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Steven Wiltord replacing Tobias Hermann .
61.30
Sven Friedmann makes a simple pass to Regilio Roorda. Regilio Roorda makes a simple pass to Duncan Chadwick. Duncan Chadwick shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
65.29
1-1Regilio Roorda catches Johnny Bakari on the ankles. The referee calls over Regilio Roorda and warns him to calm down! Johnny Bakari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.49
James Priestley threads the ball through to Johnny Bakari. Johnny Bakari lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
67.12
James Priestley passes the ball forward to Johnny Bakari. Johnny Bakari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andy Rae is on top of it.
69.01
Sven Friedmann sees a break and surges forward. Sven Friedmann kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Chadwick. Duncan Chadwick rushes past Marvin Black! Duncan Chadwick looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.46
Duncan Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on Max Gascoigne. The referee calls over Duncan Chadwick and shows him a yellow card! Max Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.35
Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Mike Jacobs replacing Jamie Fletcher and Adrian Kerr replacing Ashley Swift .
78.40
Marvin Black flicks a high pass forward. James Priestley controls it well on his chest. James Priestley flicks a high pass forward to Steven Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.33
James Priestley sees a break and surges forward. James Priestley shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.53
Alun Le Saux makes a simple pass to Warren Ball. Warren Ball sees a break and surges forward. Warren Ball shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
87.47
James Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Andy Rae manages to gather it.
89.32
Kevin Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Regilio Roorda. Regilio Roorda threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Alain Fournier. Pierre-Alain Fournier shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Pierre-Alain Fournier of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Rae (GK)
8
2. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Mike Naylor (DEF)
6
4. Sven Friedmann (DEF)
8
5. Brian Shearer (DEF)
6
6. Alun Le Saux (MID)
8
7. Regilio Roorda (MID)
6
8. Warren Ball (MID)
7
9. Duncan Chadwick (ATT)
6
10. Pierre-Alain Fournier (ATT)
9
11. Ronnie Armstrong (ATT)
6
12. Dominique Tychon (MID)
0
13. Dagui Vrielynck (ATT)
0
14. Sol Brooking (GK)
0
1. Jamie Fletcher (GK)
7
2. Les Marshall (DEF)
7
3. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
4. Max Gascoigne (DEF)
7
5. Simon Blake (MID)
6
6. Ashley Swift (MID)
8
7. James Priestley (MID)
8
8. Mauricio Rubio (MID)
6
9. Tobias Hermann (ATT)
8
10. Johnny Bakari (ATT)
8
11. Aladino Cois (ATT)
6
12. Mike Jacobs (ATT)
6
13. Adrian Kerr (DEF)
6
14. Steven Wiltord (ATT)
6