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 Everton. A crowd of 18,850 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.


0.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the match underway!
3.22
Showing composure, Marcus Kahn plays the ball forward to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham threads the ball through to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry finds some space and shoots from distance but Ian Prior is on top of it.
4.54
Matt Tolley hits a low pass to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.06
Ralph Hurst sees Seth McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth McManaman threads the ball through to Gareth Gascoigne. Gareth Gascoigne shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.13
Pape Vilda flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
15.07
Arnaud Regragui pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Arnaud Regragui stretches the opposition's defence. Arnaud Regragui shoots from distance but Ian Prior reads it well. Great save!
20.03
Andre Reis sees Mark Oliver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Oliver threads the ball through into the box. Kemal Potts shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
21.05
Adam Beckham takes a long throw-in. Pape Vilda flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Ortega controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Ortega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Andre Reis plays the ball forward to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.11
Pape Vilda flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Perry collects the pass. Carlton Perry shoots from outside the area but is denied by Ian Prior. Excellent save.
28.25
Des Scholes knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry beats his man to it with a header but Ian Prior is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
32.22
Seth McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
34.21
Seth McManaman makes a simple pass to Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
36.16
Seth McManaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.12
Diogo Oliveira clumsily knocks into Gareth Gascoigne. Diogo Oliveira is shown the yellow card! Gareth Gascoigne runs off the knock.
44.49
Matt Tolley takes the throw-in. Andre Reis plays the ball forward to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Saidu A. Garba manages to keep it out.
45.00
Rafael Herrero flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Potts who brings the ball under control. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
49.09
Andre Reis threads a neat ball through to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.35
Rafael Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kemal Potts!
57.18
Rafael Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnaud Regragui.
59.49
Rafael Herrero sees Kemal Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
63.38
Pape Vilda flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Gascoigne who takes it down. Gareth Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
66.46
Seth McManaman flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Ortega who takes it down. Sebastian Ortega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.54
Ronnie Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Andre Reis. Andre Reis surges forward with the ball. Andre Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.04
Matt Tolley flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Farinos who takes it down. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.56
Adam Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Andre Reis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.01
Matt Tolley knocks the ball forward to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Saidu A. Garba is on top of it.
75.11
Adam Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
77.12
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Tomas Borgobello replacing Matt Tolley .
78.22
Tomas Borgobello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Hurst.
79.48
Seth McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Ortega collects the pass. Sebastian Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
83.31
Andre Reis clumsily knocks into Seth McManaman. Andre Reis is given a warning by the referee! Seth McManaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.05
Andre Reis hacks Seth McManaman from behind! Andre Reis is shown the yellow card! Seth McManaman is taking some rough treatment out there!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.6%
47.2%
22.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Potts of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.Ian Prior (GK)
8
2.Tim Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Gilles Bolton (DEF)
6
5.Diogo Oliveira (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Matt Tolley (MID)
6
7.Rafael Herrero (MID)
7
8.Andre Reis (MID)yellow card
6
9.Alejandro Farinos (ATT)
6
10.Kemal Potts (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Mark Oliver (ATT)
7
 
12.Tomas Borgobello (DEF)
6
13.Damien Sherwood (GK)
0
14.Jermaine Mcgovern (GK)
0

1.Saidu A. Garba (GK)
6
2.Ralph Hurst (DEF)
6
3.Arnaud Regragui (DEF)
6
4.Marcus Kahn (DEF)
6
5.Adam Beckham (MID)yellow card
5
6.Seth McManaman (MID)
7
7.Pape Vilda (MID)
6
8.Des Scholes (MID)
6
9.Gareth Gascoigne (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Sebastian Ortega (ATT)
6
11.Carlton Perry (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Oscar Cano (MID)
0
13.Syd Ward (MID)
0
14.Adrian Boyd (MID)
0