Match Report


Team Photoshop
today's match is sponsored by Team Photoshop
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 4,806 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.42
Peter Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Daniel Vassell. Daniel Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
6.27
Ben Neville hacks Scott Jess from behind! The referee calls over Ben Neville and shows him a yellow card! Scott Jess stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.27
Peter Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Peckham. Sylvain Peckham passes the ball forward to Daniel Vassell. Daniel Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Jess but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.58
Sylvain Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
14.30
Daniel Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Peckham. Seeing a gap ahead, Sylvain Peckham plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Nwankwo Dublin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.36
Jeroen Maris catches Alex Fialdini on the ankles. The referee calls over Jeroen Maris and shows him a yellow card! Alex Fialdini stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.36
Free kick to Chesterfield just outside the area...
25.37
Gavin Gascoigne takes a long run up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Alan Howells had no chance!!
28.41
Daniel Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Peckham. Sylvain Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mansour Chabbert.
30.57
Martial Trivino breaks forward. Martial Trivino flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Dublin who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.40
Des Burbage sees Scott Jess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Jess threads a neat ball through to Daniel Vassell. Daniel Vassell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chesterfield kick off!
48.00
Jeroen Maris threads the ball through to Daniel Vassell. Daniel Vassell darts forward. Daniel Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Granville.
51.36
Peter Ferdinand sees Des Burbage in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Burbage makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.38
Sylvain Potts passes the ball forward to Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini plays a quick one-two with Tommy Prior and rushes in on goal... Alex Fialdini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.18
Paul Mccall makes a probing pass to Sylvain Potts. Sylvain Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
66.03
Anthony Granville flicks a high pass forward. Harry Grant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harry Grant flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Prior controls it well on his chest. Tommy Prior rushes past Jeroen Maris! Some silky footwork from Tommy Prior provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.06
Harry Grant receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin Gascoigne. Harry Grant makes a probing pass to Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini makes a simple pass, allowing Tommy Prior to run into the box. Tommy Prior makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
71.13
Peter Ferdinand makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Scott Jess. Scott Jess knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Peckham. Sylvain Peckham connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
75.44
Harry Grant passes the ball forward to Sylvain Potts. Sylvain Potts runs straight at the defence! Sylvain Potts muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Alan Howells manages to keep it out.
78.29
Peter Ferdinand catches Ben Neville on the ankles. Peter Ferdinand is shown the yellow card! Ben Neville runs off the knock.
81.55
Gavin Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Neville. Ben Neville flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Prior who brings the ball under control. Tommy Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
Alex Fialdini flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Potts who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Potts knocks the ball forward to Alex Fialdini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Vassell of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.Alan Howells (GK)
6
2.Jeroen Maris (DEF)yellow card
5
3.George Wilcox (DEF)
6
4.Peter Ferdinand (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Martial Trivino (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Grimandi (MID)
7
7.Daniel Vassell (MID)goal scored
9
8.Sylvain Peckham (MID)
8
9.Des Burbage (MID)
7
10.Scott Jess (ATT)
7
11.Nwankwo Dublin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Eugenio Pascual (DEF)
0
13.Aaron Hamilton (ATT)
0
14.Eddie McManaman (GK)
0

1.Ian Scowcroft (GK)
6
2.Alfred Bould (DEF)
6
3.Mansour Chabbert (DEF)
6
4.Paul Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Granville (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Gascoigne (MID)goal scored
6
7.Ben Neville (MID)yellow card
6
8.Harry Grant (MID)
7
9.Sylvain Potts (ATT)
7
10.Alex Fialdini (ATT)
6
11.Tommy Prior (ATT)
6
 
12.Anton Erler (ATT)
0
13.Ugo Harrison (ATT)
0
14.Jacob Clarke (GK)
0