Match Report


Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alan HowellsA. Howells66
G
1
G
55Matthew MendoncaM. Mendonca
Jeroen MarisJ. Maris62
D
2
D
68Emile LjungbergE. Ljungberg
George WilcoxG. Wilcox59
D
3
D
59Michael PattersonM. Patterson
Peter FerdinandP. Ferdinand56
D
4
D
56Syd JohnsonS. Johnson
Martial TrivinoM. Trivino55
D
captain5
M
58Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Jonathan GrimandiJ. Grimandi63
M
6
M
58Graham MccannG. Mccann
Daniel VassellD. Vassell54
M
7captain
M
55Chris DaviesC. Davies
Sylvain PeckhamS. Peckham52
M
8
M
51Anthony PriorA. Prior
Des BurbageD. Burbage49
M
9
A
57Daniel GoodwinD. Goodwin
Scott JessS. Jess63
A
10
A
51Pedro MarquesP. Marques
Nwankwo DublinN. Dublin56
A
11
A
48Craig StewartC. Stewart
 
Eugenio PascualE. Pascual54
D
12
D
49Nicky CoppingerN. Coppinger
Aaron HamiltonA. Hamilton52
A
13
G
47Neil PalmerN. Palmer
Eddie McManamanE. McManaman49
G
14
M
46Craig HollowayC. Holloway

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 4,110 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.


0.00
Rochdale get the match underway!
2.09
With some swift thinking, Peter Ferdinand plays the ball forward to Jonathan Grimandi. Jonathan Grimandi makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin threads the ball through into the box. Scott Jess shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.13
Jeroen Maris flicks a high ball forward to Scott Jess who takes it down. Scott Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Matthew Mendonca manages to gather it.
18.24
Jeroen Maris sees space and advances. Jeroen Maris flicks a high pass forward to Scott Jess who brings the ball under control. Scott Jess knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vassell. Daniel Vassell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.17
Jonathan Grimandi barges into Chris Davies. The referee calls over Jonathan Grimandi and warns him to calm down! Chris Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.17
George Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Peckham. Sylvain Peckham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sylvain Peckham knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.42
Daniel Goodwin catches Des Burbage on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Goodwin and warns him to calm down! Des Burbage runs off the knock.
28.56
Des Burbage barges into Graham Mccann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.48
Peter Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vassell collects the pass. Daniel Vassell threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin plays a scrappy one-two with Sylvain Peckham and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nwankwo Dublin shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.38
Anthony Prior runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anthony Prior makes a simple pass, allowing Pedro Marques to run into the box. Pedro Marques makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.13
Des Burbage comes in with a late challenge on Graham Mccann. Des Burbage is given a warning by the referee! Graham Mccann runs off the knock.
45.00
Craig Stewart hacks Martial Trivino from behind! Craig Stewart is given a warning by the referee! Martial Trivino stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the second half!
49.34
Peter Ferdinand hits a low pass to Des Burbage. Des Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vassell collects the pass. Daniel Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Matthew Mendonca reads it well. Quality keeping!
51.01
Syd Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
53.46
Michael Patterson makes an attacking run forward. Michael Patterson plays a quick one-two with Craig Stewart and rushes in on goal... Michael Patterson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Alan Howells. What a great pair of hands!
55.25
Peter Ferdinand flicks a high ball forward to Scott Jess who takes it down. Scott Jess flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Dublin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Jess. Scott Jess finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
59.20
Chris Davies darts forward. Chris Davies plays a one-two with Daniel Goodwin and rushes in on goal... Chris Davies side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.59
Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
69.17
Graham Mccann catches Peter Ferdinand on the ankles. Graham Mccann is shown the yellow card! Peter Ferdinand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.30
Rochdale have made a substitution with Neil Palmer replacing Craig Stewart .
78.36
Sylvain Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
79.18
Graham Mccann slams into Nwankwo Dublin with his studs up. The referee motions to Graham Mccann to come over. It's a red card!! Nwankwo Dublin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.26
Anthony Prior flicks a high pass forward. Neil Palmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Palmer makes a probing pass to Nicky Coppinger. Nicky Coppinger makes a pass forward but Daniel Goodwin makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
Des Burbage hacks Emile Ljungberg from behind! Des Burbage is given another warning by the referee! Emile Ljungberg gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield Wednesday

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

Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
30.3%
48.5%
21.2%

Scorers
Scott Jess 2
Nwankwo Dublin 36
Pedro Marques 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Dublin of Sheffield Wednesday

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

1.Matthew Mendonca (GK)
6
2.Emile Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Michael Patterson (DEF)
6
4.Syd Johnson (DEF)
6
5.Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
6.Craig Stewart (ATT)
5
7.Chris Davies (MID)
6
8.Anthony Prior (MID)
7
9.Daniel Goodwin (ATT)
5
10.Pedro Marques (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Neil Palmer (GK)
6
 
12.Nicky Coppinger (DEF)
6
13.Graham Mccann (MID)yellow cardred card
3
14.Craig Holloway (MID)
0