Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Fulham. A crowd of 18,941 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Fulham looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Fulham looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
2.36
0-0Colin Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens shoots from distance but somehow Ian Prior manages to keep it out.
3.51
0-1Noe Quezada kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Oliver. With vision, Steve Oliver plays the ball forward to Marco Seedorf. Marco Seedorf passes the ball forward to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.15
0-1Marco Seedorf comes in with a high challenge, catching Tim Barrett with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Tim Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.29
0-1Steve Oliver changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve Oliver shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.42
Gilles Bolton threads the ball through to Andre Reis. Andre Reis threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
26.27
0-1With imagination, Steve Oliver laces a weighted ball forward to Afonso Solano. Afonso Solano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Prior who gathers it comfortably.
27.14
0-1Colin Glass comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Oliveira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Oliveira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.57
0-1Scott Dalglish hacks Noe Quezada from behind! Scott Dalglish is warned by the referee! Noe Quezada hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.12
Rafael Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Potts controls it well on his chest. Kemal Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yannis Mitropoulos.
42.12
Diogo Oliveira boots it upfield. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.52
Steve Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Barrett.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fulham kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
Noe Quezada controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Serafim Mircea. Serafim Mircea makes a simple pass to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
51.25
Colin Glass makes a probing pass to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens knocks in a cross ball towards Afonso Solano. Afonso Solano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ian Prior effortlessly picks it out of the air!
57.51
Serafim Mircea knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
60.58
0-1Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Jermaine Mcgovern replacing Matt Tolley and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
69.01
Eddie Fowler flicks a high ball forward to Steve Oliver who takes it down. Steve Oliver threads a neat ball through to Afonso Solano. Afonso Solano shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ian Prior manages to gather it.
73.03
Andre Reis flicks a high ball forward to Scott Dalglish who takes it down. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to António Cano who gathers it comfortably.
75.57
0-1Steve Oliver catches Andre Reis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Reis runs off the knock.
77.04
Rafael Herrero brings the ball forward. Rafael Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
79.39
Tim Barrett decides to run forward with the ball. Tim Barrett threads the ball through to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos skips past Eddie Fowler! Alejandro Farinos rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.50
Eddie Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Serafim Mircea. Serafim Mircea chips the ball to his team mate, Afonso Solano. Afonso Solano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.51
Serafim Mircea makes a beautiful solo run. Serafim Mircea knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Lua-Lua.
87.46
Colin Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Afonso Solano. Afonso Solano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Prior who gathers it comfortably.
89.13
Serafim Mircea makes a probing pass to Afonso Solano. Afonso Solano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Oliver Behrens hacks Gilles Bolton from behind! The referee warns Oliver Behrens to calm down! Gilles Bolton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ian Prior (GK)
7
2. Tim Barrett (DEF)
6
3. Ronnie Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4. Gilles Bolton (DEF)
6
5. Diogo Oliveira (DEF)
6
6. Matt Tolley (MID)
6
7. Rafael Herrero (MID)
6
8. Andre Reis (MID)
6
9. Alejandro Farinos (ATT)
6
10. Scott Dalglish (ATT)
6
11. Kemal Potts (ATT)
6
12. Tomas Borgobello (DEF)
0
13. Damien Sherwood (GK)
0
14. Jermaine Mcgovern (GK)
6
1. António Cano (GK)
6
2. Noe Quezada (DEF)
6
3. Yannis Mitropoulos (DEF)
6
4. Eddie Fowler (DEF)
6
5. Colin Glass (MID)
6
6. Steve Oliver (MID)
7
7. Serafim Mircea (MID)
8
8. Yassine Sinouh (MID)
6
9. Oliver Behrens (ATT)
8
10. Marco Seedorf (ATT)
3
11. Afonso Solano (ATT)
6
12. Elysée Gnohere (ATT)
0
13. Torsten Hanssen (GK)
0
14. Takis Sarakis (GK)
0