Match Report


Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Mark Yothers Mark Yothers
Ian PriorI. Prior64
G
1captain
G
82Kristinn Ingi KárasonK. Kárason
Tim BarrettT. Barrett72
D
2
D
70Simon FortuneS. Fortune
Ronnie Lua-LuaR. Lua-Lua67
D
3
D
72Lomano ShieldsL. Shields
Gilles BoltonG. Bolton66
D
4
D
71Hugo FuentesH. Fuentes
Diogo OliveiraD. Oliveira63
D
5
M
85Martins EmersonM. Emerson
Matt TolleyM. Tolley66
M
6
M
70Damien McManamanD. McManaman
Rafael HerreroR. Herrero63
M
7
M
76Gijs Van WonderenG. Van Wonderen
Andre ReisA. Reis57
M
8
M
82Jo‘l TassaliJ. Tassali
Alejandro FarinosA. Farinos70
A
9
A
71Ole KanuO. Kanu
Kemal PottsK. Potts62
A
captain10
A
79Guillermo PothuizenG. Pothuizen
Mark OliverM. Oliver53
A
11
A
74Matheus Henrique SerginhoM. Serginho
 
Tomas BorgobelloT. Borgobello62
D
12
M
75Alex RaeA. Rae
Damien SherwoodD. Sherwood60
G
13
A
74Marc WallnerM. Wallner
Jermaine McgovernJ. Mcgovern54
G
14
A
72Martin GonzalezM. Gonzalez

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,188 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Westwood.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday get the match underway!
3.21
Matt Tolley passes the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
6.43
Simon Fortune comes in with a late challenge on Andre Reis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Reis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.48
Gijs Van Wonderen knocks the ball to his team mate, Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.25
Matt Tolley knocks the ball forward to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Kristinn Ingi Kárason is on top of it.
15.30
Ronnie Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero flicks a high pass forward to Mark Oliver who brings the ball neatly under control. Mark Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.54
Matt Tolley makes a probing pass to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
20.49
Damien McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu makes a defence splitting pass to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.33
Andre Reis clumsily knocks into Damien McManaman. Andre Reis is given a warning by the referee! Damien McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.42
Gilles Bolton makes a probing pass to Andre Reis. Seeing a gap ahead, Andre Reis plays the ball forward to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts makes a looping header on goal. Simon Fortune steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.07
Martins Emerson makes a probing pass to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Ian Prior.
38.49
Ronnie Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into Ole Kanu. Ronnie Lua-Lua is shown the yellow card! Ole Kanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.57
Martins Emerson chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.59
Damien McManaman sees Guillermo Pothuizen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Pothuizen runs straight at the defence! Guillermo Pothuizen takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ian Prior manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
Ole Kanu barges into Ronnie Lua-Lua. Ole Kanu is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
47.44
Andre Reis threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.17
Matt Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Shields.
49.05
Under pressure, Tim Barrett clears the ball far upfield. Mark Oliver shoots from 25 yards. Kristinn Ingi Kárason effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.21
Hugo Fuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gijs Van Wonderen. Gijs Van Wonderen flicks a high ball forward to Ole Kanu who takes it down. Ole Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matheus Henrique Serginho!
57.57
Jo‘l Tassali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Lua-Lua.
60.47
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Jermaine Mcgovern replacing Matt Tolley and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.49
Rafael Herrero threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.37
Lomano Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien McManaman. Damien McManaman makes a simple pass to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu makes a pass forward but Guillermo Pothuizen makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
66.22
Hugo Fuentes makes a strong solo run forward. Hugo Fuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.26
Andre Reis flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Kristinn Ingi Kárason is on top of it.
69.53
Hugo Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Jo‘l Tassali collects the pass. Jo‘l Tassali threads the ball through to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen lofts in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.30
Jo‘l Tassali sees a break and surges forward. Jo‘l Tassali knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Ian Prior.
78.27
Jo‘l Tassali kicks a strong pass forward to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ian Prior!
85.18
Andre Reis makes a probing pass to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Kristinn Ingi Kárason. What a save!
87.21
Simon Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien McManaman. Damien McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Pothuizen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Pothuizen whips in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield Wednesday

Arsenal
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
31%
41.4%
27.6%

Scorers
Guillermo Pothuizen 20
Matheus Henrique Serginho 54, 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matheus Henrique Serginho of Arsenal

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

1.Kristinn Ingi Kárason (GK)
7
2.Simon Fortune (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Lomano Shields (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Fuentes (DEF)
7
5.Martins Emerson (MID)
6
6.Damien McManaman (MID)
6
7.Gijs Van Wonderen (MID)
6
8.Jo‘l Tassali (MID)
7
9.Ole Kanu (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Guillermo Pothuizen (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Matheus Henrique Serginho (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Alex Rae (MID)
0
13.Marc Wallner (ATT)
0
14.Martin Gonzalez (ATT)
0