Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 8,685 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off the first half!
2.52
0-0Aaron Lisbie hacks Nelson Van Der Schaaf from behind! Aaron Lisbie is given a warning by the referee! Nelson Van Der Schaaf runs off the knock.
3.34
0-0Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. George Sherwood controls it well on his chest. George Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
4.07
Darius Morris brings the ball forward. Darius Morris shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.48
With imagination, Carlos Suarez picks a pass forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
18.38
0-0Darius Morris flicks a high ball forward to Warren Brown who takes it down. Warren Brown makes a high pass forward. Jon Chadwick shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Jon Chadwick shoots from outside the area but Stuart Law is on top of it.
20.19
Darius Morris threads the ball through to Julian Maddison. Julian Maddison hits a low pass to Ralph Byrne. Ralph Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
21.53
Carlos Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
22.05
0-0Gabriel Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, George Sherwood. George Sherwood runs straight at the opposition's defence. George Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Darius Morris!
28.35
Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
30.59
0-1Stephen Gemmell takes the throw-in. Colin Inglis sees George Sherwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Sherwood makes a probing pass to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tim Anderton provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.20
Ralph Byrne chips the ball to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. With a superhuman jump, Nelson Van Der Schaaf connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
38.18
Gabriel Rubio brings the ball forward. Gabriel Rubio makes a probing pass to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.37
0-1Eddie Lampard comes in with a late challenge on Aaron Lisbie. The referee calls over Eddie Lampard and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Lisbie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the second half!
47.38
Gabriel Rubio runs forward with the ball. Gabriel Rubio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Rubio controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tim Anderton through on goal. Some good footwork from Tim Anderton provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.50
0-2Jon Chadwick receives the ball from a throw-in from Warren Brown. Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Lampard collects the pass. Eddie Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.52
Aaron Lisbie flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Suarez who brings the ball under control. Carlos Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.17
Simon Scholz makes a simple pass to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jon Chadwick steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
63.16
Warren Brown passes the ball forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.39
0-2Aaron Lisbie clumsily knocks into Eddie Lampard. The referee calls over Aaron Lisbie and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Lampard stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.24
Colin Inglis sees a break and surges forward. Colin Inglis threads the ball through to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez flicks the ball with his head. Daniel Faria punches it away to safety.
75.36
Warren Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Lampard. Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Lampard plays the ball forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf whips in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.26
Darius Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Maddison. Julian Maddison makes a simple pass to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.43
Aaron Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Daniel Faria is on top of it.
85.48
Carlos Suarez knocks the ball forward to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
87.54
Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%
Scorers
| Tim Anderton 31, 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tim Anderton of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Faria (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Norman Gower (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius Morris (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jon Chadwick (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Byrne (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Warren Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Maddison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Henning Johnsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Lampard (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Brian Blake (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ross Maddison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malcolm Neville (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Rubio (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Aaron Lisbie (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Colin Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | George Sherwood (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Edmundo Verges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giampaolo Ambrosino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Scholz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tim Anderton (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Anthony McManaman (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Joachim (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Gallardo (DEF) | 0 | |