Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Watford. A crowd of 4,792 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Watford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Watford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Watford kicking off!
2.00
0-0Marco Arce chips the ball to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui plays a perfect one-two with Gabriel Ortiz and rushes in on goal... Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
4.09
Jakob Vogel makes a probing pass to Steven Crooks. Steven Crooks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.54
0-0Watford are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.44
0-0Simon Hamann threads the ball through to Marco Arce. Marco Arce makes a simple pass to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from 20 yards. Julian Deane easily smothers it.
12.01
Mick Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jarmo Forsstrom manages to gather it comfortably.
15.35
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.58
1-0Roberto Blanco sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Blanco passes the ball forward to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.12
Watford are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
30.57
1-0Steven Crooks hacks Mick Green from behind! Steven Crooks is shown the yellow card! Mick Green stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.17
1-0Dale Jeffers makes a simple pass to Tommy Shaw. Tommy Shaw knocks the ball forward to Mehdi Petit. Mehdi Petit threads the ball through to Emile Sherwood but he's offside!
39.52
Des Konchesky makes a probing pass to Nigel Lumsdon. Nigel Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Emile Sherwood. Emile Sherwood shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
49.57
Dale Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Lumsdon. Nigel Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mehdi Petit. Mehdi Petit passes the ball forward to Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Jarmo Forsstrom has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.12
Dominic Mcallister takes it forward alone. Dominic Mcallister makes a simple pass to Emile Sherwood. Emile Sherwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.14
Roberto Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Crooks. Steven Crooks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.43
1-1Stephen Lowe flicks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Konchesky.
67.40
Tommy Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mehdi Petit. Mehdi Petit shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.25
Mick Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Mehdi Petit. Mehdi Petit powers a header at goal. Mehdi Petit scores for Watford!!
79.29
Roberto Blanco sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.37
Nigel Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Sherwood. Emile Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jarmo Forsstrom who gathers it comfortably.
89.48
Roberto Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Crooks. Steven Crooks decides to run forward with the ball. Steven Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Marco Arce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%
Scorers