Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Sheffield Wednesday. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
2.08
0-0Sol Edworthy sees a break and surges forward. Sol Edworthy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
4.19
0-0Mateo Muñoz threads the ball through to Sol Edworthy. Sol Edworthy knocks the ball forward to Jon Potts. Jon Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Elbekay Abdellaoui but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.48
Bruno Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Formon. Phil Formon takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.05
0-0Rochdale are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
12.24
0-0Julian Bertrand catches Henrique Wilson on the ankles. Julian Bertrand is warned by the referee! Henrique Wilson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.22
Maarten Vreven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
15.55
Mateo Muñoz clumsily knocks into Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Mateo Muñoz is warned by the referee! Oluwashegun Enyinnaya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.39
Rochdale are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sheffield Wednesday's defence.
24.57
Gilles Robson comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Medina. Gilles Robson is warned by the referee! Bruno Medina stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.02
1-0Gary Morton threads the ball through to Maarten Vreven. Maarten Vreven makes a probing pass to Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson knocks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.25
1-0Riccardo Memmo makes a probing pass to Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson shoots from long range but Dianbobo Watier is on top of it.
34.54
1-0Bruno Medina catches Emanuele Biancone on the ankles. Bruno Medina is shown the yellow card! Emanuele Biancone stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.58
Gilles Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson makes a probing pass to Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.24
Gavin Fletcher clumsily knocks into Maarten Vreven. Gavin Fletcher is given a warning by the referee! Maarten Vreven stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.37
Emanuele Biancone chips the ball to his team mate, Maarten Vreven. Maarten Vreven makes a simple pass to Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Dianbobo Watier!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
47.44
Julian Bertrand sees a break and surges forward. Julian Bertrand makes a simple pass to Phil Formon. Phil Formon plays a perfect one-two with Elbekay Abdellaoui and rushes in on goal... Phil Formon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.14
Julian Bertrand knocks the ball forward to Simon Barry. Simon Barry sees space and advances. Simon Barry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.43
Gilles Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson plays a perfect one-two with Oluwashegun Enyinnaya and rushes in on goal... Gudmundur Sverrisson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
59.06
Gudmundur Sverrisson catches Jacek Joswiak on the ankles. Gudmundur Sverrisson is shown the yellow card! Jacek Joswiak runs off the knock.
60.08
Jacek Joswiak flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Medina. Bruno Medina sees space and advances. Bruno Medina threads the ball through to Jon Potts. Jon Potts rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jon Potts!
66.58
Fernando Farinos passes the ball forward to Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
75.39
Felix Dachs advances with the ball. Felix Dachs chips the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
83.19
Gavin Fletcher catches Maarten Vreven on the ankles. Gavin Fletcher is warned by the referee again! Maarten Vreven stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.57
Emanuele Biancone barges into Phil Formon. The referee calls over Emanuele Biancone and warns him to calm down! Phil Formon runs off the knock.
85.39
Gilles Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Scorers
| Henrique Wilson 27, 39, 85 | Phil Formon 47 Jon Potts 60 |