Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Derby County. A crowd of 10,427 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Greening.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the first half!
4.34
Darius Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Salmon who brings the ball under control. Daniele Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.11
Nicholas Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Edwards collects the pass. Jonathan Edwards threads a neat ball through to Mark Joseph. Mark Joseph tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.20
Oliver Schramm flicks a high pass forward to Regillio Visser who brings the ball neatly under control. Regillio Visser shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.46
David Bloomer catches Mark Joseph on the ankles. David Bloomer is warned by the referee! Mark Joseph gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.50
Isaiah Chadwick clumsily knocks into Chris Barry. The referee calls over Isaiah Chadwick and warns him to calm down! Chris Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.01
Oliver Schramm hits a low pass to Regillio Visser. Regillio Visser plays a one-two with Ahmed de Jong and advances towards the goal... Regillio Visser shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Regillio Visser!
21.52
Matthew Perry catches Elena Castillo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Castillo runs off the knock.
21.52
Free kick to Sheffield Wednesday just outside the area...
23.25
Ahmed de Jong takes a slow run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
28.56
Ahmed de Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regillio Visser. Regillio Visser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
30.00
Chris Barry catches Elena Castillo on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Barry and warns him to calm down! Elena Castillo runs off the knock.
42.17
John Marr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Salmon. Daniele Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Mark Joseph. Mark Joseph gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mark Joseph!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield Wednesday players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Derby County start the second half!
47.46
Luke Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Perry. Matthew Perry threads a neat ball through to Jon Lee. Jon Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Kevin Naysmith.
51.39
Isaiah Chadwick passes the ball forward to Ahmed de Jong. Ahmed de Jong knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Gordon.
53.27
Simon Maddison advances with the ball. Simon Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Schramm controls it well on his chest. Oliver Schramm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.25
Ahmed de Jong flicks a high pass forward. Elena Castillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Beattie who gathers it comfortably.
59.23
Ross Murrin decides to run forward with the ball. Ross Murrin shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
60.51
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Jamie Smith replacing Spencer Riza .
61.56
Jonathan Edwards threads a neat ball through to Mark Joseph. Mark Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.40
Oliver Schramm kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regillio Visser. Regillio Visser plays a perfect one-two with Ahmed de Jong and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Regillio Visser provides some space. He shoots at goal. Regillio Visser scores for Sheffield Wednesday!!
77.00
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Chris Wiltord replacing Ahmed de Jong .
79.33
David Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Smith. Jamie Smith flicks a high pass forward. Elena Castillo controls it well on his chest. Elena Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.08
Isaiah Chadwick sees Elena Castillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wiltord. Chris Barry hacks Chris Wiltord from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
87.15
John Marr clumsily knocks into Oliver Schramm. The referee warns John Marr to calm down! Oliver Schramm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.05
Ross Murrin flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Chadwick who gracefully takes it down. Isaiah Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Regillio Visser. Nicholas Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Regillio Visser. Regillio Visser appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
22.9%
52.9%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Regillio Visser of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Naysmith (GK)
6
2.Stuart Konchesky (DEF)
6
3.Simon Maddison (DEF)
6
4.David Bloomer (DEF)
6
5.Spencer Riza (DEF)
6
6.Isaiah Chadwick (MID)
6
7.Oliver Schramm (MID)
7
8.Ross Murrin (MID)
7
9.Regillio Visser (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Ahmed de Jong (ATT)
7
11.Elena Castillo (ATT)
6
 
12.Jamie Smith (DEF)
6
13.Rio Heskey (MID)
0
14.Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6

1.Alberto Beattie (GK)
6
2.Luke Davis (DEF)
6
3.John Marr (DEF)
6
4.Matthew Perry (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Nicholas Gordon (DEF)
6
6.Darius Ehiogu (MID)
6
7.Jonathan Edwards (MID)
6
8.Daniele Salmon (MID)
7
9.Chris Barry (MID)
5
10.Jon Lee (ATT)
6
11.Mark Joseph (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Trevor Summerbell (ATT)
0
13.Jermaine Edghill (ATT)
0
14.Stuart Hapgood (GK)
0