Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,297 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.31
Des Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin threads the ball through into the box. Peter Hitchcock comes in with a late challenge on Ruby Cloarec. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
3.20
Adrian Eustace sees space and advances. Adrian Eustace skips past Arthur Gascoigne! Adrian Eustace shoots from just inside the box but Brian Craddock is on top of it.
4.09
Francis Wright barges into Daniel Vassell. Francis Wright is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Vassell runs off the knock.
10.32
Peter Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Britton. Michael Britton chips the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Wright. Francis Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.25
Riccardo Zitolo makes a run forward as Dean Gray takes the throw-in. Riccardo Zitolo skillfully chests the ball down. Riccardo Zitolo plays the ball forward to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki skips past Peter Ferdinand! Jurgen Sedouki muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.15
Riccardo Zitolo hacks Adrian Eustace from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adrian Eustace runs off the knock.
21.36
Harry Mcleod barges into Daniel Vassell. The referee calls over Harry Mcleod and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Vassell runs off the knock.
24.04
Peter Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo makes a probing pass to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki skips past Peter Ferdinand! Some good footwork from Jurgen Sedouki provides some space. He shoots at goal but Ruby Cloarec is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
28.32
Riccardo Zitolo flicks a high pass forward. Tommaso Baronio collects the pass. Tommaso Baronio skips past Peter Ferdinand! Tommaso Baronio tries a spectacular strike. Tommaso Baronio scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
32.48
Des Burbage hits a low pass to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield Wednesday are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.23
Martial Trivino makes a strong solo run forward. Martial Trivino threads a neat ball through to Daniel Vassell. Daniel Vassell cuts inside the box! Daniel Vassell takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
38.49
Arthur Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Martial Trivino. Arthur Gascoigne is given a warning by the referee! Martial Trivino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.48
Peter Ferdinand pushes mid-way up the pitch. Peter Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Colin Benjamin collects the pass. Colin Benjamin advances inside the box! Colin Benjamin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.57
Riccardo Zitolo passes the ball forward to Dale Summerbee. Dale Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Wright. Francis Wright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Des Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruby Cloarec. Ruby Cloarec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Colin Benjamin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the second half underway!
49.31
Dean Gray knocks the ball forward to Dale Summerbee. Dale Summerbee tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.30
Riccardo Zitolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Gray. Dean Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Wright. Francis Wright tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.40
Eugenio Pascual threads the ball through to Des Burbage. Des Burbage changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Des Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Dublin but he's offside!
60.29
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Armin Masur replacing Jurgen Sedouki .
63.34
Martial Trivino makes a simple pass to Des Burbage. Des Burbage threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nwankwo Dublin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.39
Peter Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Daniel Vassell. Daniel Vassell plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Benjamin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Vassell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.41
Jeroen Maris flicks a high pass forward. Peter Ferdinand controls it well on his chest. Peter Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.12
Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Tommaso Baronio and Dean Mike replacing Peter Hitchcock .
84.10
Arthur Gascoigne hacks Nwankwo Dublin from behind! Arthur Gascoigne is warned by the referee again! Nwankwo Dublin runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
29.5%
40.9%
29.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Benjamin of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.Alan Howells (GK)
6
2.Jeroen Maris (DEF)
7
3.Peter Ferdinand (DEF)
8
4.Martial Trivino (DEF)
6
5.Eugenio Pascual (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Vassell (MID)
6
7.Des Burbage (MID)
7
8.Adrian Eustace (MID)
7
9.Ruby Cloarec (MID)
6
10.Colin Benjamin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nwankwo Dublin (ATT)
6
 
12.Pedro Torres (ATT)
0
13.Enrique Vila (DEF)
0
14.Aaron Hamilton (ATT)
0

1.Brian Craddock (GK)
6
2.Peter Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4.Michael Britton (DEF)
6
5.Harry Mcleod (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Dean Gray (MID)
7
7.Riccardo Zitolo (MID)yellow card
8
8.Francis Wright (ATT)
5
9.Jurgen Sedouki (ATT)
7
10.Dale Summerbee (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Tommaso Baronio (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Arno Müller (GK)
6
13.Armin Masur (MID)
6
14.Dean Mike (MID)
6