Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 19,360 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
8.29
0-0Matt Oakley knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunther Ceulemans. Gunther Ceulemans shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Graham Mustoe manages to gather it comfortably.
9.13
1-0Marco Javorcic threads the ball through to Matt Oakley. Matt Oakley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Appiah. Alex Appiah tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.40
1-0Kevin Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Klaus Wegelius. Klaus Wegelius shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
15.00
Dennis Matthews takes it forward alone. Dennis Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Scott Thirlwell scores for Arsenal!!
18.41
1-1Sheffield Wednesday are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
20.23
David Svensson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Matthews. Dennis Matthews makes a simple pass to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco makes a simple pass to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.21
Sheffield Wednesday are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.09
Matt Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunther Ceulemans. Gunther Ceulemans shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.10
Marco Javorcic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Dickov shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.55
1-1Benjamín Luna kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Oakley. Matt Oakley passes the ball forward to Klaus Wegelius. Klaus Wegelius knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Heesakkers.
44.58
Stephen Newton threads the ball through to Dan Nielsen. Dan Nielsen decides to run forward with the ball. Dan Nielsen goes all the way! Dan Nielsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Graham Mustoe manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the second half!
47.28
Sheffield Wednesday are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
49.53
Marco Javorcic kicks a strong pass forward to Dan Nielsen. Dan Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Appiah. Alex Appiah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Klaus Wegelius. Klaus Wegelius rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.54
Sol Britton takes it forward alone. Sol Britton shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Graham Mustoe manages to gather it comfortably.
55.06
Graham Jackson threads the ball through to Dennis Matthews. Dennis Matthews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.11
Kevin Dickov threads the ball through to Gunther Ceulemans. Gunther Ceulemans goes all the way! Gunther Ceulemans shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
65.13
Benjamín Luna threads the ball through to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov surges forward with the ball. Kevin Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Klaus Wegelius. Klaus Wegelius is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Klaus Wegelius!
71.20
Matt Oakley brings the ball forward. Matt Oakley plays a perfect one-two with Gunther Ceulemans and rushes in on goal... Matt Oakley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.06
Marco Javorcic makes a simple pass to Dan Nielsen. Dan Nielsen knocks the ball forward to Klaus Wegelius. Klaus Wegelius goes all the way! Klaus Wegelius cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
81.19
Dennis Matthews makes a probing pass to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell plays a perfect one-two with Tomás Risco and rushes in on goal... Scott Thirlwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Matthew Gerrard manages to keep it out.
83.31
Sol Britton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Klaus Wegelius. Klaus Wegelius shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
89.41
Kevin Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunther Ceulemans. Gunther Ceulemans knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Appiah. Alex Appiah powers a header at goal. Graham Mustoe easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Sol Britton kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Appiah. Alex Appiah shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.3%
23.7%
Play Area
22.4%
46.1%
31.6%
Scorers