Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 15,180 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chesterfield kicking off!
3.32
0-0Ihor Oliynyk flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto threads a neat ball through to Terry Atherton. Terry Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Barron but the linesman indicates offside!
14.34
1-0Kelvin Froggatt sees a break and surges forward. Kelvin Froggatt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.01
1-0Kelvin Froggatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski plays a one-two with Saul Barron and advances towards the goal... Klas Osmanowski takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.06
Rodrigo Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Klas Osmanowski who takes it down. Klas Osmanowski plays a one-two with Terry Atherton and rushes in on goal... Klas Osmanowski takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday have changed their lineup with Artur Carvalho replacing Saul Barron. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half. The Chesterfield players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
47.21
2-0Manny Adams darts forward. Manny Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ugo Gallagher.
49.48
2-0Kelvin Froggatt clumsily knocks into Regis Condi. The referee brings Kelvin Froggatt to one side and gives him a warning! Regis Condi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.56
2-0Seth Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Daguyl Dufresnes collects the pass. Daguyl Dufresnes picks a pass forward to Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott finds some space and shoots from distance but Leevi Gadd is on top of it.
55.20
Kelvin Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Klas Osmanowski collects the pass. Klas Osmanowski makes a great pass forward. Artur Carvalho runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.05
Kelvin Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Petros Sarakis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Petros Sarakis plays a one-two with Klas Osmanowski and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Petros Sarakis provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
60.28
Jamie Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers whips in a cross ball towards Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
71.02
Daguyl Dufresnes flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Riggott who brings the ball under control. Ledley Riggott passes the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood shoots from just inside the box. Leevi Gadd gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.13
Erwin Faber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Leevi Gadd!
73.49
2-0Daguyl Dufresnes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daguyl Dufresnes whips in a cross ball towards Frank Vickers. With a superhuman jump, Frank Vickers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Ihor Oliynyk's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.40
Corner kick to Chesterfield. Regis Condi plays it short to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd tries a spectacular strike but somehow Manny Adams happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.51
2-0Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with Carl Hamilton replacing Klas Osmanowski and Goran Brncic replacing Manny Adams .
89.35
2-0Petros Sarakis catches Morris Lloyd on the ankles. The referee calls over Petros Sarakis and shows him a yellow card! Morris Lloyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.35
2-0Chesterfield are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
Kelvin Froggatt knocks the ball forward to Carl Hamilton. Carl Hamilton edges inside the box! Carl Hamilton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Harry Carter.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
21.4%
53.6%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kelvin Froggatt of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leevi Gadd (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kai Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ihor Oliynyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manny Adams (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Cesar Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kelvin Froggatt (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Petros Sarakis (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Terry Atherton (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Klas Osmanowski (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Saul Barron (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Goran Brncic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carl Hamilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Artur Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Harry Carter (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Morris Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Seth Hibbs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ugo Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Regis Condi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daguyl Dufresnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Erwin Faber (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jamie Weir (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Noel Westwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frank Vickers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ledley Riggott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oscar Vazquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bakary Neudecker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jody George (GK) | 0 | |