Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Walsall. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
Walsall start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.35
Steve Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Gerritsen. Louis Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Mortensen who gathers it comfortably.
15.12
Alex Mcallister takes it forward alone. Alex Mcallister shoots from distance but Ross Todd is on top of it.
20.50
Christian Arendt runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Christian Arendt plays the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.17
Pierre G. Dalmat threads a neat ball through to Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison runs straight at the defence! Ross Maddison rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.51
With a delightful solo run, Steve Goldberg stretches the opposition's defence. Steve Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.49
Steve Impey catches Mick Vassell on the ankles. Steve Impey is warned by the referee! Mick Vassell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.52
Without breaking stride, Marcel Hässler plays the ball forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia shoots from 25 yards but Ross Todd is on top of it.
36.18
Omer Wise takes a long throw-in. Marcel Hässler sees Thierry Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance but Ross Todd reads it well. Good save!
39.40
Steve Impey plays the ball forward to Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Robert Mortensen!
42.25
Pierre G. Dalmat makes a beautiful solo run. Pierre G. Dalmat shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
44.03
Steve Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Teddy Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Damir Marsiglia. With a superhuman jump, Damir Marsiglia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Pierre G. Dalmat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Ball. Syd Ball cuts inside the box! Syd Ball cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield Wednesday players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the second half!
49.25
Duncan Chadwick passes the ball forward to Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Chadwick. Duncan Chadwick makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
51.52
Steve Impey advances with the ball. Steve Impey whips in a cross ball towards Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
55.16
Omer Wise threads the ball through to Thierry Guppy. With a delightful solo run, Thierry Guppy stretches the opposition's defence. Thierry Guppy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.56
Marcel Hässler knocks the ball forward to Christian Arendt. Christian Arendt flicks a high pass forward to Damir Marsiglia who brings the ball under control. Damir Marsiglia whips in a cross ball towards Mick Vassell. With a superhuman jump, Mick Vassell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ross Todd didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
67.15
Christian Arendt threads a neat ball through to Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
69.50
Pierre G. Dalmat threads a neat ball through to Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison plays a one-two with Steve Impey and advances towards the goal... Ross Maddison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
71.51
Ross Maddison sees a break and surges forward. Ross Maddison makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Duncan Chadwick. Duncan Chadwick comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
72.38
Steve Goldberg makes a simple pass to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia plays a perfect one-two with Gary Young and rushes in on goal... Damir Marsiglia looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.24
Thierry Guppy plays the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
77.01
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Damir Marsiglia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damir Marsiglia shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Ross Todd.
78.20
Marcel Hässler hits a low pass to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Steve Goldberg who brings the ball under control. Steve Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft makes a looping header on goal. Teddy Scowcroft scores for Walsall!!
81.26
Steve Impey knocks the ball forward to Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Arendt.
83.02
Gary Young barges into Kevin Mcinnes. The referee brings Gary Young to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Mcinnes runs off the knock.
84.20
Thierry Guppy flicks a high ball forward to Damir Marsiglia who takes it down. Damir Marsiglia shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Ross Todd. Excellent save.
85.23
Thierry Guppy makes an attacking run forward. Thierry Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Damir Marsiglia scores for Walsall!!
89.55
Thierry Guppy makes a simple pass to Christian Arendt. Christian Arendt threads the ball through to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Mick Vassell makes a high pass forward. Gary Young shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Gary Young shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ross Maddison of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ross Todd (GK)
8
2. Robert Armstrong (DEF)
6
3. Brian Shearer (DEF)
6
4. Norman Gower (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
6. Pierre G. Dalmat (MID)
7
7. Steve Impey (MID)
7
8. Syd Ball (MID)
6
9. Louis Gerritsen (MID)
6
10. Duncan Chadwick (ATT)
6
11. Ross Maddison (ATT)
8
12. Eddie Seaman (GK)
0
13. Alun Le Saux (MID)
0
14. Neil Wiltord (ATT)
0
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
6
2. Omer Wise (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
6
4. Christian Arendt (DEF)
7
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
6
6. Thierry Guppy (MID)
8
7. Mick Vassell (MID)
6
8. Steve Goldberg (MID)
8
9. Damir Marsiglia (ATT)
8
10. Gary Young (ATT)
5
11. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
8
12. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
0
13. Marc Kerr (MID)
0
14. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0










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