Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Brentford. A crowd of 4,179 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Brentford are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Brentford are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0Brentford kick off and get the first half underway!
9.54
0-0Eugenio Pascual pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eugenio Pascual makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Benjamin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nwankwo Dublin cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Andy Cutler manages to gather it.
14.26
0-0Artur Costa hits a low pass to Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright threads a neat ball through to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
20.00
Adrian Eustace hits a low pass to Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.23
With imagination, Silvio Ramos plays the ball forward to Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alan Howells gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
28.16
Liam Prior advances with the ball. Liam Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Pascual.
34.56
Teddy Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Bloomer who brings the ball under control. Duncan Bloomer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeroen Maris.
36.35
0-0Jeroen Maris flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Eustace controls it well on his chest. Adrian Eustace passes the ball forward to Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.08
0-0Ruby Cloarec barges into Miguel Nunez. The referee calls over Ruby Cloarec and warns him to calm down! Miguel Nunez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.33
Under pressure, Teddy Tiler clears the ball far upfield. Neil Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Liam Prior. Liam Prior knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the second half!
47.13
Artur Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.11
Liam Prior flicks a high ball forward to Neil Plowright who takes it down. Neil Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
55.17
Jeroen Maris flicks a high pass forward. Ruby Cloarec collects the pass. Ruby Cloarec sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruby Cloarec picks a pass forward to Des Burbage. Des Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin plays a one-two with Des Burbage and advances towards the goal... Colin Benjamin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.23
0-0Miguel Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Eustace. Miguel Nunez is shown the yellow card! Adrian Eustace stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.17
Nwankwo Dublin takes a short throw-in bringing Daniel Vassell into play. Daniel Vassell threads a neat ball through to Des Burbage. Des Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.51
Martial Trivino flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Maris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeroen Maris knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin shoots from outside the area but is denied by Andy Cutler. Excellent save.
81.29
Teddy Tiler hacks Des Burbage from behind! Teddy Tiler is shown the yellow card! Des Burbage runs off the knock.
87.18
With a delightful solo run, Miguel Nunez stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.45
Artur Costa pushes mid-way up the pitch. Artur Costa takes it forward alone. Artur Costa shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
29.6%
49.4%
21%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Costa of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alan Howells (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jeroen Maris (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Peter Ferdinand (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Martial Trivino (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Eugenio Pascual (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Daniel Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Des Burbage (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adrian Eustace (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ruby Cloarec (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Benjamin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nwankwo Dublin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pedro Torres (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Hamilton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddie McManaman (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Cutler (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Joe Windass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Costa (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Teddy Tiler (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Emile Howey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Prior (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Miguel Nunez (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Duncan Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francis Milburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Silvio Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Plowright (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Sol Sinclair (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Grant (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Wright-Phillips (MID) | 0 | |