Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday start the match!
3.16
0-0Giorgio Russo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.41
1-0Chris Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Barry. Simon Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui makes a simple pass to Phil Formon. Phil Formon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Phil Formon scores for Sheffield Wednesday!!
12.42
1-0Carlos Reis advances with the ball. Carlos Reis finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
18.25
Carlos Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.53
Carlos Reis passes the ball forward to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
22.57
Anthony Minto makes a probing pass to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields whips in a cross ball towards Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.41
Anthony Minto advances with the ball. Anthony Minto whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.09
Carlos Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
30.18
Anthony Minto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.41
Jacek Joswiak knocks the ball forward to Bruno Medina. Bruno Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Formon. Phil Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Potts. Jon Potts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.11
1-0Gavin Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Potts. Jon Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.36
Jacek Joswiak flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Medina. Bruno Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Formon. Phil Formon goes all the way! Phil Formon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.06
Chris Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef Sabin. Youssef Sabin makes a simple pass to Jon Potts. Jon Potts shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jan Cziommer!
39.24
Bruno Medina knocks the ball forward to Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.19
Jacek Joswiak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Medina. Bruno Medina makes a probing pass to Jon Potts. Jon Potts goes all the way! Jon Potts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jan Cziommer!
42.58
Jacek Joswiak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Barry. Simon Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
Giorgio Russo kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
2-0Bruno Medina hacks Anthony Minto from behind! Bruno Medina is shown the yellow card! Anthony Minto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
47.16
2-0Sheffield Wednesday are easily keeping Wigan Athletic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.33
Bruno Medina threads the ball through to Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui goes all the way! Elbekay Abdellaoui takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.44
Jacek Joswiak kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Medina. Bruno Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.03
Carlos Reis passes the ball forward to Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
63.36
2-0Carlos Reis comes in with a late challenge on Youssef Sabin. The referee calls over Carlos Reis and warns him to calm down! Youssef Sabin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.21
Simon Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Potts. Jon Potts shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jan Cziommer!
67.19
Jacek Joswiak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Sabin. Youssef Sabin chips the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui whips in a cross ball towards Phil Formon. Phil Formon heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.05
Gavin Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Formon. Phil Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.07
Marco Antonio Juárez flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Minto. Anthony Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.39
Jacek Joswiak sees a break and surges forward. Jacek Joswiak makes a probing pass to Jon Potts. Jon Potts shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.02
Marco Antonio Juárez chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridge. Daniel Bridge threads the ball through to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dianbobo Watier manages to gather it comfortably.
83.18
Giorgio Russo knocks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Dianbobo Watier!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
31.9%
45.1%
23.1%
Scorers
| Phil Formon 8, 34 |