Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 7,442 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Bolton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Bolton.
0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the first half!
2.56
Marc Welke hits a low pass to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Alvarez and rushes in on goal... Tim Haynes tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
3.41
Francis Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Robinson collects the pass. With great vision, Stephen Robinson plays the ball forward to Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven powers a header at goal. Norman Smith didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.33
Adam Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Wilson controls it well on his chest. Anthony Wilson shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
8.43
Arthur Boateng sees space and advances. Arthur Boateng runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arthur Boateng makes a pass forward but Nigel Insley makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
9.27
Marc Welke passes the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James plays a quick one-two with Tim Haynes and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Andy James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
10.12
Kees Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward. Marc Welke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Welke threads a neat ball through to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez plays a one-two with Andy James and rushes in on goal... Francisco Alvarez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Mervin Godber. Excellent save.
12.50
Marvin Wright advances with the ball. Marvin Wright advances inside the box! Marvin Wright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.21
Mervin Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.32
Marc Welke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Mervin Godber!
18.36
Kevin Niven hacks Kees Tobiassen from behind! The referee brings Kevin Niven to one side and gives him a warning! Kees Tobiassen runs off the knock.
28.22
With some swift thinking, Marvin Wright plays the ball forward to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
30.22
Mervin Impey takes a long throw-in. Andy Mcallister threads the ball through to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.48
Copain Klompe knocks the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James skips past Francis Fenton! Some good footwork from Andy James provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.02
Mervin Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.27
Stephen Robinson comes in with a late challenge on Copain Klompe. Stephen Robinson is given a warning by the referee! Copain Klompe stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Marc Welke comes in with a late challenge on Andy Mcallister. Marc Welke is warned by the referee! Andy Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
48.59
Mario Jesus threads a neat ball through to Andy James. Andy James plays a quick one-two with Francisco Alvarez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Andy James provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.41
Francisco Alvarez barges into Ben Mcgovern. Francisco Alvarez is warned by the referee! Ben Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.08
Marc Welke catches Stephen Robinson on the ankles. The referee brings Marc Welke to one side and gives him another warning! Stephen Robinson stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.53
Ivan Dominguez sees Mario Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Mario Jesus plays the ball forward to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Ben Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Andy James. Penalty for Sheffield Wednesday!!
57.53
The referee points to the spot..
59.20
Tim Haynes takes a short run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.06
Ben Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Impey. Mervin Impey knocks the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Wilson. Ivan Dominguez catches Anthony Wilson on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
61.47
Arthur Boateng comes in with a late challenge on Marc Welke. The referee calls over Arthur Boateng and warns him to calm down! Marc Welke stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.10
Mervin Impey flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Wilson controls it well on his chest. Anthony Wilson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
65.57
Marvin Wright hits a low pass to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.04
Mervin Impey threads a neat ball through to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.43
Francis Fenton pushes mid-way up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Francis Fenton plays the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven shoots from 25 yards but somehow Norman Smith manages to keep it out.
73.40
Copain Klompe knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez passes the ball forward to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.41
Sheffield Wednesday have made 3 substitutions with Daniel Sankharé replacing Neil Dalglish, Dion Unsworth replacing Marc Welke and Rodrigo Tavares replacing Francisco Alvarez .
79.22
Copain Klompe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy James. Andy James shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Mervin Godber smothers it!
84.27
Mario Jesus threads the ball through to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Godber who gathers it comfortably.
85.33
Mervin Impey passes the ball forward to Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. With a superhuman jump, Nigel Insley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
25%
46.1%
28.9%
Scorers
| Marvin Wright 12 Andy James 32 Tim Haynes 59 (p), 73 | Kevin Niven 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Wright of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Norman Smith (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ivan Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kees Tobiassen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Welke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marvin Wright (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Copain Klompe (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francisco Alvarez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tim Haynes (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Andy James (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Daniel Sankharé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dion Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mervin Godber (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ben Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francis Fenton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Arthur Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adam Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Robinson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mervin Impey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Anthony Wilson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nigel Insley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Niven (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Craig Collins (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Syd Bridges (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fredrik Mcgovern (GK) | 0 | |











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