Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 4,465 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Mansfield Town kick off and get the first half underway!
3.16
0-0Illya Kushnirov knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Rufus. Nigel Rufus passes the ball forward to Stephane Degryse. Stephane Degryse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Haynes.
10.21
Miguel Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Beresford. Steve Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.32
0-0Isaiah Croft passes the ball forward to Craig Sheringham. Craig Sheringham shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
15.14
0-0Craig Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Illya Kushnirov. Craig Sheringham is warned by the referee! Illya Kushnirov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.45
0-0Jo Riise clumsily knocks into Hannes Ziegenhagen. Jo Riise is warned by the referee! Hannes Ziegenhagen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.11
Miguel Mora threads the ball through to Steve Beresford. Steve Beresford goes all the way! Steve Beresford cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
24.53
1-0Illya Kushnirov threads the ball through to Les Scowcroft. Les Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Steve Beresford. Steve Beresford goes all the way! Steve Beresford rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.30
Raynald Matingou passes the ball forward to Sol Upson. Sol Upson shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.42
Scott Edwards threads the ball through to Nigel Rufus. Nigel Rufus makes a simple pass to Stephane Degryse. Stephane Degryse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Milburn.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
51.03
1-0Mansfield Town are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sheffield Wednesday's defence.
53.50
George Milburn makes a probing pass to Isaiah Croft. Isaiah Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Ziegenhagen. Hannes Ziegenhagen goes all the way! Hannes Ziegenhagen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.19
Syd Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Sheringham. Craig Sheringham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Illya Kushnirov.
66.26
Craig Sheringham barges into Illya Kushnirov. Craig Sheringham is given another warning by the referee! Illya Kushnirov stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.28
Isaiah Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Sheringham. Craig Sheringham plays a perfect one-two with Hannes Ziegenhagen and rushes in on goal... Craig Sheringham tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
69.03
Scott Edwards makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Edwards makes a simple pass to Stephane Degryse. Stephane Degryse goes all the way! Stephane Degryse makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.24
Illya Kushnirov makes a simple pass to Miguel Mora. Miguel Mora makes a simple pass to Stephane Degryse. Stephane Degryse knocks the ball forward to Steve Beresford. Steve Beresford shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
73.07
Mansfield Town are easily keeping Sheffield Wednesday at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
77.06
Raynald Matingou comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Mora. The referee calls over Raynald Matingou and warns him to calm down! Miguel Mora runs off the knock.
78.40
Syd Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Upson. Sol Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Ziegenhagen. Hannes Ziegenhagen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
79.09
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.15
Miguel Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Beresford. Steve Beresford plays a perfect one-two with Stephane Degryse and rushes in on goal... Steve Beresford shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
29.6%
43.7%
26.8%
Scorers