Match Report


Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday     GillinghamGillingham
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Daniel FariaD. Faria65
G
1
G
46Corrado NegroC. Negro
Norman GowerN. Gower58
D
2
D
57Phil MannP. Mann
Vasco FernandesV. Fernandes54
D
3
D
52Edward JohnsonE. Johnson
Brian ShearerB. Shearer52
D
4
D
51Ashley DichioA. Dichio
Alun Le SauxA. Le Saux56
M
5
D
49James MorrisJ. Morris
Arno SachsA. Sachs54
M
captain6
M
56Gianmatteo CollautoG. Collauto
Steve ImpeyS. Impey67
M
7
M
56Ralph MasonR. Mason
Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick66
M
8
M
55Duccio ManciniD. Mancini
Noel ClemenceN. Clemence65
A
9
M
50Oleg RobertsO. Roberts
Henning JohnsenH. Johnsen65
A
10
A
60Des ClaphamD. Clapham
Nelson Van Der SchaafN. Van Der Schaaf67
A
11captain
A
58Glynn GreeningG. Greening
 
Jamie PallisterJ. Pallister42
D
12
A
57Alfred BrightonA. Brighton
Mehdi DjaoutM. Djaout42
M
13
A
53Matteo SeraoM. Serao
Eddie LampardE. Lampard53
A
14
A
49Des GeorgeD. George

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 9,155 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.


0.00
The first half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
2.04
Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Steve Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.03
Edward Johnson laces a weighted ball forward to Gianmatteo Collauto. Gianmatteo Collauto passes the ball forward to Ralph Mason. Ralph Mason shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
12.35
Arno Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.26
Brian Shearer surges forward with the ball. Brian Shearer decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Shearer shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
18.00
Arno Sachs sees a break and surges forward. Arno Sachs shoots from distance but Corrado Negro is on top of it.
20.40
Alun Le Saux makes a probing pass to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Arno Sachs. Arno Sachs powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.01
Oleg Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
27.52
Jon Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.12
Duccio Mancini passes the ball forward to Des Clapham. Des Clapham shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Daniel Faria. Excellent save.
32.40
Norman Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Le Saux. Alun Le Saux sees space and advances. Alun Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Arno Sachs. Arno Sachs flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
38.49
Ashley Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Mancini collects the pass. Duccio Mancini flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Greening collects the pass. Glynn Greening cuts inside the box! Glynn Greening side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.04
Brian Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Sachs. Arno Sachs threads a neat ball through to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen makes a great pass forward. Noel Clemence runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.23
Steve Impey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steve Impey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
42.51
Brian Shearer takes a short throw-in bringing Jon Chadwick into play. Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Van Der Schaaf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Van Der Schaaf finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
44.32
Jon Chadwick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Corrado Negro gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gillingham kick off!
47.42
Brian Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Impey. Steve Impey flicks a high pass forward. Henning Johnsen collects the pass. Henning Johnsen shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
49.22
Jon Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Arno Sachs. Arno Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf who takes it down. Nelson Van Der Schaaf tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.16
James Morris flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Mancini controls it well on his chest. Duccio Mancini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duccio Mancini lofts in a cross ball towards Des Clapham. Des Clapham powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.48
Duccio Mancini flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening shoots from long range. Solid save from Daniel Faria. What a great pair of hands!
59.06
Ralph Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Clapham. Des Clapham shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.44
Steve Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
63.56
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.46
Brian Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.06
Steve Impey makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Impey flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Van Der Schaaf controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nelson Van Der Schaaf strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball cannons off Edward Johnson, going wide.
70.43
It's a corner kick. Steve Impey kicks a low ball out wide. Phil Mann reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
71.43
Ashley Dichio threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Collauto. Gianmatteo Collauto sees space and advances. Gianmatteo Collauto knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Daniel Faria gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
72.58
Norman Gower threads the ball through to Arno Sachs. Arno Sachs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Le Saux. Alun Le Saux rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.04
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Brighton replacing Glynn Greening and Matteo Serao replacing Des Clapham .
81.02
Brian Shearer makes a probing pass to Steve Impey. Steve Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence plays a one-two with Henning Johnsen and rushes in on goal... Noel Clemence makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Corrado Negro comfortably gets down and covers it.
84.06
James Morris barges into Nelson Van Der Schaaf. James Morris is shown the yellow card! Nelson Van Der Schaaf runs off the knock.
87.22
James Morris hits a low pass to Gianmatteo Collauto. Gianmatteo Collauto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matteo Serao. Matteo Serao plays a scrappy one-two with Alfred Brighton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matteo Serao side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matteo Serao!
90.00
Alun Le Saux passes the ball forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf finds some space and shoots from distance but Corrado Negro is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield Wednesday

Gillingham
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
23.3%
44.2%
32.6%

Scorers
Henning Johnsen 2, 28
Nelson Van Der Schaaf 65
Des Clapham 51
Matteo Serao 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henning Johnsen of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.Daniel Faria (GK)
7
2.Norman Gower (DEF)
6
3.Vasco Fernandes (DEF)
6
4.Brian Shearer (DEF)
8
5.Alun Le Saux (MID)
6
6.Arno Sachs (MID)
7
7.Steve Impey (MID)
8
8.Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
9.Noel Clemence (ATT)
7
10.Henning Johnsen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jamie Pallister (DEF)
0
13.Mehdi Djaout (MID)
0
14.Eddie Lampard (ATT)
0

1.Corrado Negro (GK)
8
2.Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3.Edward Johnson (DEF)
6
4.Ashley Dichio (DEF)
6
5.James Morris (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)
6
7.Ralph Mason (MID)
6
8.Duccio Mancini (MID)
7
9.Oleg Roberts (MID)
6
10.Des Clapham (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Glynn Greening (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfred Brighton (ATT)
6
13.Matteo Serao (ATT)goal scored
7
14.Des George (ATT)
0