Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Warren Le TissierW. Le Tissier50
G
1
G
50Liam BouldL. Bould
Kieron RizaK. Riza46
D
2
D
56Danny GrimandiD. Grimandi
Max BarrettM. Barrett46
D
3
D
51Ashley CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri
Marc GreenM. Green42
D
4captain
D
47Paul HackworthP. Hackworth
Scott DublinS. Dublin38
D
5
M
54Dominic BradyD. Brady
Richard MustoeR. Mustoe51
M
6
M
53Matthew MilliganM. Milligan
Des EdghillD. Edghill49
M
7
M
51Robert BrambleR. Bramble
Jonathan GranvilleJ. Granville45
M
8
M
44Tony CraddockT. Craddock
Anthony PowerA. Power36
M
captain9
M
41Marcus DichioM. Dichio
Leon KirklandL. Kirkland49
A
10
A
63Mark RodgersM. Rodgers
Ruel MccannR. Mccann45
A
11
A
46Frederico CamineroF. Caminero
 
Andy MonkA. Monk44
G
12
G
46Nwankwo GoldbergN. Goldberg
Ugo ShieldsU. Shields40
G
13
A
45Ralph MustoeR. Mustoe
Richard JackR. Jack40
A
14
D
45Brendan RobsonB. Robson

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 2,687 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Dryden.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the first half!
12.07
Des Edghill makes a probing pass to Richard Mustoe. Richard Mustoe finds some space and shoots from distance but Liam Bould is on top of it.
14.33
Marcus Dichio advances with the ball. Marcus Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.49
Mark Rodgers plays the ball forward to Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Warren Le Tissier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.03
Robert Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero plays a one-two with Tony Craddock and advances towards the goal... Frederico Caminero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
22.03
Marc Green sees Jonathan Granville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mustoe. Richard Mustoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Bould who gathers it comfortably.
24.48
Ruel Mccann threads a neat ball through to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.35
Matthew Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Dichio. Marcus Dichio plays a one-two with Frederico Caminero and rushes in on goal... Marcus Dichio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Warren Le Tissier manages to gather it.
33.11
Jonathan Granville makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Granville tries a spectacular long range effort. Liam Bould gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
34.57
Tony Craddock hits a low pass to Matthew Milligan. Matthew Milligan shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
36.55
Kieron Riza hits a low pass to Jonathan Granville. Jonathan Granville kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Mustoe. Richard Mustoe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
38.30
Anthony Power barges into Danny Grimandi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Grimandi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.26
Kieron Riza sees space and advances. Kieron Riza threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Granville. Jonathan Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Mccann but the linesman indicates offside!
40.37
Tony Craddock catches Marc Green on the ankles. The referee calls over Tony Craddock and shows him a yellow card! Marc Green hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.14
Robert Bramble passes the ball forward to Tony Craddock. Tony Craddock shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Luton Town kick off!
47.43
Richard Mustoe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Mustoe whips in a cross ball towards Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
48.36
Paul Hackworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Milligan. Matthew Milligan makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Frederico Caminero. Frederico Caminero cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
49.22
Max Barrett makes a probing pass to Jonathan Granville. Jonathan Granville brings the ball forward. Jonathan Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.53
Ruel Mccann darts forward. Ruel Mccann edges inside the box! Ruel Mccann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.09
With vision, Kieron Riza plays the ball forward to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland threads the ball through to Ruel Mccann but he's offside!
57.34
Tony Craddock flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.13
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Ralph Mustoe replacing Tony Craddock .
63.35
Kieron Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mustoe. Richard Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Des Edghill collects the pass. Des Edghill shoots from long range but it is miles over!
67.12
Paul Hackworth decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Hackworth makes a simple pass to Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.04
Jonathan Granville surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Granville knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Kirkland. With a superhuman jump, Leon Kirkland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.37
Dominic Brady runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominic Brady skips past Marc Green! Dominic Brady tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield Wednesday are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.29
Luton Town have made a substitution with Andy Monk replacing Scott Dublin .Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with Nwankwo Goldberg replacing Ashley Cadamarteri and Brendan Robson replacing Mark Rodgers .
78.30
Marc Green hacks Brendan Robson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brendan Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.47
Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Milligan collects the pass. Matthew Milligan skips past Kieron Riza! Matthew Milligan tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.49
Frederico Caminero passes the ball forward to Matthew Milligan. Matthew Milligan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Green.
87.53
Jonathan Granville knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Power. Anthony Power threads the ball through to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Ruel Mccann catches Marcus Dichio on the ankles. Ruel Mccann is given a warning by the referee! Marcus Dichio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28%
50%
22%

Scorers
Leon Kirkland 24
Ruel Mccann 49
Frederico Caminero 14, 18
Dominic Brady 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Caminero of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.Warren Le Tissier (GK)
6
2.Kieron Riza (DEF)
6
3.Max Barrett (DEF)
6
4.Marc Green (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Scott Dublin (DEF)
6
6.Richard Mustoe (MID)
6
7.Des Edghill (MID)
6
8.Jonathan Granville (MID)
8
9.Anthony Power (MID)yellow card
5
10.Leon Kirkland (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ruel Mccann (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Andy Monk (GK)
6
13.Ugo Shields (GK)
0
14.Richard Jack (ATT)
0

1.Liam Bould (GK)
7
2.Danny Grimandi (DEF)
6
3.Ashley Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
4.Paul Hackworth (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Brady (MID)goal scored
8
6.Matthew Milligan (MID)
7
7.Robert Bramble (MID)
6
8.Tony Craddock (MID)yellow card
5
9.Marcus Dichio (MID)
7
10.Mark Rodgers (ATT)
7
11.Frederico Caminero (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Nwankwo Goldberg (GK)
6
13.Ralph Mustoe (ATT)
6
14.Brendan Robson (DEF)
6