Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,412 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
0.00
0-0Manchester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.53
0-0Rodolfo Cruz barges into Julian Maddison. The referee calls over Rodolfo Cruz and warns him to calm down! Julian Maddison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.52
1-0Warren Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Byrne. Ralph Byrne lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Henning Johnsen!
6.54
1-0Fabian Van Fessem flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto skips past Darius Morris! Neves Capucho Eriberto shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Darius Morris's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
8.56
1-0Neves Capucho Eriberto takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Rodolfo Cruz provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
14.09
1-0Norman Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek lofts in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
16.06
1-0Darius Morris hits a low pass to Warren Brown. With imagination, Warren Brown plays the ball forward to Julian Maddison. Julian Maddison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Costa.
20.03
1-0Fabian Van Fessem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Cruz. Rodolfo Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza sees Marcel van den Broek just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marcel van den Broek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Daniel Faria keeps it out!
21.55
Ralph Byrne threads a neat ball through to Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.16
Neves Capucho Eriberto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza shoots from long range. Daniel Faria gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
26.00
Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto who brings the ball under control. Neves Capucho Eriberto whips in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.24
Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Cruz collects the pass. Rodolfo Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Chadwick.
30.09
Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Neves Capucho Eriberto collects the pass. Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabian Van Fessem plays the ball forward to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Teddy Fabiano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.56
Ralph Byrne surges forward with the ball. Ralph Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.49
Nelson Van Der Schaaf threads a neat ball through to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Huckerby.
44.53
Warren Brown flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Byrne who takes it down. Ralph Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Eduardo Zavala replacing Rodolfo Cruz.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
47.41
Warren Brown changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Warren Brown advances inside the box! Warren Brown cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Darren Beagrie had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
54.11
Nigel Rufus sees space and advances. Nigel Rufus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
57.35
Neves Capucho Eriberto knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Daniel Faria!
59.06
4-0Neves Capucho Eriberto threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Zavala. Eduardo Zavala makes a probing pass to Claudiu Cuza but he's offside!
61.47
Showing composure, Nigel Rufus picks a pass forward to Ralph Byrne. Ralph Byrne chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Darren Beagrie manages to keep it out.
65.33
Nigel Rufus breaks forward. Nigel Rufus knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Byrne. Ralph Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Darren Beagrie. Excellent save.
71.41
Norman Gower flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Lampard collects the pass. Eddie Lampard shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.17
Ralph Byrne hits a low pass to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
79.20
Neves Capucho Eriberto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto plays a one-two with Teddy Fabiano and rushes in on goal... Neves Capucho Eriberto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
83.45
Ralph Byrne chips the ball to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen threads a neat ball through to Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Darren Beagrie effortlessly smothers it!
84.04
Jon Chadwick catches Norman Lua-Lua on the ankles. The referee brings Jon Chadwick to one side and gives him a warning! Norman Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.54
Julian Maddison hits a low pass to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Jon Chadwick sees Ralph Byrne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ralph Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Lampard. Eddie Lampard rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Henning Johnsen 4, 39, 75 Eddie Lampard 45 Warren Brown 47 | Neves Capucho Eriberto 79 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henning Johnsen of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Daniel Faria (GK)
6
2. Norman Gower (DEF)
6
3. Nigel Rufus (DEF)
6
4. Darius Morris (DEF)
6
5. Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
6. Ralph Byrne (MID)
8
7. Warren Brown (MID)
8
8. Julian Maddison (MID)
6
9. Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
6
10. Henning Johnsen (ATT)
9
11. Eddie Lampard (ATT)
7
12. Brian Blake (DEF)
0
13. Ross Maddison (ATT)
0
14. Malcolm Neville (ATT)
0
1. Darren Beagrie (GK)
6
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
4. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
8
7. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
9. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
6
10. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
11. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
12. Eduardo Zavala (GK)
6
13. Leon Rahn (MID)
0
14. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0