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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off the first half!
4.29
Henry Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Barry. David Barry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Moncur.
6.57
Nwankwo Ward knocks the ball forward to Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin shoots from distance but Pedro Semedo is on top of it.
12.07
Henry Taylor makes a probing pass to Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin threads the ball through to David Barry but he's offside!
15.37
Alun Summerbell hoofs the ball up the pitch. David Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Pedro Semedo had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
18.17
Sheffield Wednesday are easily keeping Tottenham Hotspur at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
20.10
Marcus Best makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carmelo Dionisi. Carmelo Dionisi lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.44
Nwankwo Ward passes the ball forward to Carmelo Dionisi. Carmelo Dionisi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Pedro Semedo manages to keep it out.
26.44
Gianmarco Tramezzani comes in with a late challenge on Emile Kitson. Gianmarco Tramezzani is given a warning by the referee! Emile Kitson runs off the knock.
30.07
Henry Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, David Barry. David Barry goes all the way! David Barry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.26
Marcus Best chips the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Dionisi. Carmelo Dionisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Barry. David Barry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.46
Darren Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Chadwick. Ashley Chadwick brings the ball forward. Ashley Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Barry. Nicholas Barry heads the ball goalwards. Lee Summerbell manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Marcus Best threads the ball through to Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin tries a spectacular long range effort. Pedro Semedo easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
49.36
Darren Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Dichio. Max Dichio surges forward with the ball. Max Dichio shoots from 20 yards but somehow Lee Summerbell manages to keep it out.
51.53
Darren Moncur threads the ball through to Daniel Adams. Daniel Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Rummenigge. Marcel Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Barry. Nicholas Barry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Lee Summerbell easily smothers it.
53.48
Nwankwo Ward knocks the ball forward to David Barry. David Barry shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.19
Henry Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carmelo Dionisi. Carmelo Dionisi shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.59
Sheffield Wednesday are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Tottenham Hotspur's defence.
61.51
Marcus Best makes a simple pass to David Barry. David Barry plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Dublin and rushes in on goal... David Barry shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.27
Ashley Chadwick sees space and advances. Ashley Chadwick finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.02
James Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Rummenigge. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Rummenigge stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.42
Daniel Adams surges forward with the ball. Daniel Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Lee Summerbell manages to gather it comfortably.
77.42
James Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Taylor. Henry Taylor knocks the ball forward to Carmelo Dionisi. Carmelo Dionisi plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Dublin and rushes in on goal... Carmelo Dionisi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Carmelo Dionisi scores for Tottenham Hotspur!!
83.03
Nwankwo Ward hacks Emile Fletcher from behind! Nwankwo Ward is shown the yellow card! Emile Fletcher runs off the knock.
85.56
Nwankwo Ward makes a simple pass to Nigel Dublin. Nigel Dublin plays a perfect one-two with Carmelo Dionisi and rushes in on goal... Nigel Dublin rockets a shot on goal but Pedro Semedo is on top of it.
89.22
Henry Taylor decides to run forward with the ball. Henry Taylor plays a perfect one-two with Carmelo Dionisi and rushes in on goal... Henry Taylor takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to David Barry of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.8571428571429 vs 57.1428571428571
Play Area
Home team third: 36.51%, Midfield: 47.62%, Away team third: 15.87%