Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 17,789 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chesterfield kicking off!
2.23
0-0Duncan Barton knocks the ball forward to Scott Scales. Scott Scales darts forward. Scott Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Monteiro.
10.36
Yyvind Favo knocks the ball forward to Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Barton.
12.43
0-0Gerard Combin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gerard Combin knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho makes a deft header but is denied by Harry Carter. Excellent save.
18.27
Regis Condi sees a break and surges forward. Regis Condi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Paul Haller manages to keep it out.
20.41
0-0Duncan Barton threads a neat ball through to Regis Condi. Regis Condi flicks a high pass forward to Noel Westwood who brings the ball under control. Noel Westwood makes a simple pass, allowing Cosmin Hagi to run into the box. Cosmin Hagi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.11
Andre Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Almeida easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.27
Sergio Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Salomon Olembé collects the pass. Salomon Olembé whips in a cross ball towards Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
39.35
Andre Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Gerard Combin who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Gerard Combin plays the ball forward to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé finds some space and shoots from distance but Harry Carter reads it well. Excellent save!
40.42
Sergio Almeida passes the ball forward to Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Carter who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday have changed their lineup with Petros Sarakis replacing Yyvind Favo.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
47.42
Manny Adams picks a pass forward to Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis makes an attacking run forward. Petros Sarakis lofts in a cross ball towards Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé makes a deft header. Harry Carter gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.37
Without breaking stride, Jason Fox plays the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Haller who gathers it comfortably.
55.16
Gerard Combin makes a run forward as Sergio Almeida takes the throw-in. Gerard Combin skillfully chests the ball down. Gerard Combin threads the ball through to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
59.55
Andre Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Gerard Combin. Gerard Combin chips the ball to his team mate, Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.31
0-0Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with Saul Barron replacing Manny Adams and Klas Osmanowski replacing Artur Carvalho .
69.46
Scott Scales flicks a high ball forward to Noel Westwood who takes it down. Noel Westwood shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
71.24
1-0Regis Condi makes a simple pass to Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers cuts inside the box! Frank Vickers rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.33
Scott Scales makes a probing pass to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
24.2%
51.5%
24.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frank Vickers of Chesterfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harry Carter (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Duncan Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Morris Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jason Fox (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Regis Condi (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nicholas Milligan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Scales (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cosmin Hagi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Noel Westwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frank Vickers (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Ashley Bolton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Weir (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicky Etherington (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Haller (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kai Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manny Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harald Van De Hor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gerard Combin (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Sergio Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yyvind Favo (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Salomon Olembé (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Artur Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Saul Barron (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Petros Sarakis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Klas Osmanowski (ATT) | 6 | |