Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 4,395 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marvin Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marvin Potts.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday start the match!
2.31
0-0Aaron Armstrong surges forward with the ball. Aaron Armstrong skips past Jeroen Maris! Aaron Armstrong side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.32
Tony Davis knocks the ball forward to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.15
0-0Adrian Eustace makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Will who gathers it comfortably.
9.52
1-0With some swift thinking, Des Burbage plays the ball forward to Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Matthias Will had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
14.19
1-0Des Burbage catches Aaron Armstrong on the ankles. The referee calls over Des Burbage and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Armstrong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.46
Jeroen Maris knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.49
Paul Mccall hacks Martial Trivino from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martial Trivino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.51
Nwankwo Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Colin Benjamin collects the pass. Colin Benjamin shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chesterfield kick off!
49.16
Aaron Armstrong barges into Martial Trivino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martial Trivino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.53
1-0Tony Davis plays the ball forward to Aaron Armstrong. Aaron Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini rushes past Des Burbage! Some awkward footwork from Alex Fialdini provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Alan Howells!
57.25
Martial Trivino plays the ball forward to Ruby Cloarec. Ruby Cloarec makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Will who gathers it comfortably.
60.44
Harry Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Erler. Anton Erler shoots from outside the area. Alan Howells effortlessly gets down and covers it.
67.08
Harry Grant passes the ball forward to Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alan Howells.
68.11
1-0Harry Grant takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Paul Mccall rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
73.36
Anthony Granville kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
78.01
Tony Davis darts forward. Tony Davis shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
79.04
Adrian Eustace brings the ball forward. Adrian Eustace plays a one-two with Colin Benjamin and advances towards the goal... Adrian Eustace takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.31
Harry Grant comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Vassell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Vassell runs off the knock.
87.25
Adrian Eustace runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adrian Eustace shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
24.3%
52.7%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Eustace of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alan Howells (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jeroen Maris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Ferdinand (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martial Trivino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eugenio Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Des Burbage (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Adrian Eustace (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Ruby Cloarec (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Benjamin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nwankwo Dublin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pedro Torres (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enrique Vila (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Hamilton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matthias Will (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfred Bould (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mansour Chabbert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Mccall (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Anthony Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tony Davis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Aaron Armstrong (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Harry Grant (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Alex Fialdini (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tommy Prior (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anton Erler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Sherwood (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody Wright-Phillips (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ugo Harrison (ATT) | 0 | |