Match Report


Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Ernie OwlsErnie Owls Computer Player Computer Player
Norman SmithN. Smith61
G
1
G
60Liam ClarkeL. Clarke
Ivan DominguezI. Dominguez60
D
2
D
72Stanley ByrneS. Byrne
Kees TobiassenK. Tobiassen71
D
captain3
D
60Ugo CampbellU. Campbell
Frank HendrieF. Hendrie63
D
4
D
58Wayne PottsW. Potts
Mario JesusM. Jesus62
M
5
D
57Gaspar VelosoG. Veloso
Marc WelkeM. Welke65
M
6captain
M
61Carmine LannaC. Lanna
Marvin WrightM. Wright58
M
7
M
59Richard PriorR. Prior
Copain KlompeC. Klompe69
M
8
M
55Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell
Francisco AlvarezF. Alvarez62
A
9
A
77Alun BoltonA. Bolton
Tim HaynesT. Haynes71
A
10
A
64Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley
Andy JamesA. James56
A
11
A
57Brian LloydB. Lloyd
 
Brian EdghillB. Edghill58
M
12
D
56Jody GrimandiJ. Grimandi
Dean GardnerD. Gardner53
D
13
A
55Robert WilcoxR. Wilcox
P. Gilberto De FrancescoP. De Francesco48
M
14
M
54Jose MonteiroJ. Monteiro

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,342 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Wright.


0.00
The first half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
4.03
Ivan Dominguez makes a simple pass to Marc Welke. With some swift thinking, Marc Welke plays the ball forward to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Andy James. With a superhuman jump, Andy James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Liam Clarke.
5.20
It's a corner kick. Mario Jesus loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Richard Prior reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
10.38
Kees Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward to Marc Welke who brings the ball under control. Marc Welke flicks a high ball forward to Tim Haynes who takes it down. Tim Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Liam Clarke had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
16.49
Jason Priestley barges into Kees Tobiassen. The referee calls over Jason Priestley and shows him a yellow card! Kees Tobiassen stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.21
Kees Tobiassen knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Klompe. Copain Klompe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Liam Clarke manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.57
Carmine Lanna comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Wright. The referee calls over Carmine Lanna and shows him a yellow card! Marvin Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.23
Marc Welke threads a neat ball through to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Clarke who gathers it comfortably.
24.57
Carmine Lanna flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Brian Lloyd makes a probing pass to Alun Bolton but he's offside!
26.05
Marvin Wright sees space and advances. Marvin Wright rushes past Ugo Campbell! Marvin Wright comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
32.36
Frank Hendrie passes the ball forward to Marc Welke. Marc Welke knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
34.40
Copain Klompe comes in with a late challenge on Carmine Lanna. The referee warns Copain Klompe to calm down! Carmine Lanna runs off the knock.
36.59
Ugo Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmine Lanna. Carmine Lanna flicks a high pass forward to Jason Priestley who brings the ball under control. Jason Priestley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
38.37
Scott Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd threads the ball through to Jason Priestley but he's offside!
39.01
Scott Thirlwell threads the ball through to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd sees Jason Priestley just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jason Priestley tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.21
Ivan Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Marvin Wright. Marvin Wright hits a low pass to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Alvarez but the linesman indicates offside!
44.33
Marvin Wright laces a weighted ball forward to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.39
Marc Welke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marc Welke edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marc Welke provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but Liam Clarke is on top of it.
48.50
Scott Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.35
Marvin Wright makes a probing pass to Andy James. Andy James plays a one-two with Tim Haynes and rushes in on goal... Andy James shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Liam Clarke. Excellent save.
55.28
Gaspar Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Scott Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Thirlwell sees a break and surges forward. Scott Thirlwell edges inside the box! Scott Thirlwell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
57.04
Marc Welke flicks a high pass forward. Tim Haynes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Haynes cuts inside the box! Tim Haynes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.10
Francisco Alvarez comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Potts. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.32
Scott Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward to Jason Priestley who brings the ball under control. Jason Priestley skips past Frank Hendrie! Jason Priestley rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.30
Without breaking stride, Richard Prior plays the ball forward to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
75.41
Scott Thirlwell laces a through ball forward to Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Smith who gathers it comfortably.
77.54
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Brian Edghill replacing Mario Jesus .
78.61
Scott Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton edges inside the box! Alun Bolton rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alun Bolton!
83.56
Stanley Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Copain Klompe. Stanley Byrne is given a warning by the referee! Copain Klompe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ivan Dominguez sees Copain Klompe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Copain Klompe makes a probing pass to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield Wednesday

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

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Andy James 10
Francisco Alvarez 44
Jason Priestley 48, 67
Alun Bolton 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Priestley of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.Norman Smith (GK)
6
2.Ivan Dominguez (DEF)
7
3.Kees Tobiassen (DEF)
6
4.Frank Hendrie (DEF)
6
5.Mario Jesus (MID)
6
6.Marc Welke (MID)
7
7.Marvin Wright (MID)
8
8.Copain Klompe (MID)
6
9.Francisco Alvarez (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Tim Haynes (ATT)
6
11.Andy James (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Brian Edghill (MID)
6
13.Dean Gardner (DEF)
0
14.P. Gilberto De Francesco (MID)
0

1.Liam Clarke (GK)
8
2.Stanley Byrne (DEF)
5
3.Ugo Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Potts (DEF)
6
5.Gaspar Veloso (DEF)
6
6.Carmine Lanna (MID)yellow card
6
7.Richard Prior (MID)
6
8.Scott Thirlwell (MID)
9
9.Alun Bolton (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jason Priestley (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Brian Lloyd (ATT)
7
 
12.Jody Grimandi (DEF)
0
13.Robert Wilcox (ATT)
0
14.Jose Monteiro (MID)
0