Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,619 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off the first half!
3.41
0-0Yacine Bouzidi threads the ball through to Chris Youds. Chris Youds lofts in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dianbobo Watier easily picks it out of the air!
4.18
0-0Liam Cole catches Alun Mowbray on the ankles. Liam Cole is given a warning by the referee! Alun Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.18
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.07
Gavin Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Formon. Phil Formon goes all the way! Phil Formon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
9.58
0-0Sol Edworthy flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Potts. Jon Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Mcgreal.
10.30
1-0Alun Mowbray knocks the ball to his team mate, 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 which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.36
Liam Cole threads the ball through to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Dianbobo Watier.
22.05
1-0Liam Cole hacks Gavin Fletcher from behind! Liam Cole is given another warning by the referee! Gavin Fletcher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.13
Matt Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to George Dichio. George Dichio shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Dianbobo Watier manages to gather it comfortably.
28.07
Matt Goodwin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Dianbobo Watier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.37
Gavin Fletcher barges into Spencer Konchesky. The referee calls over Gavin Fletcher and warns him to calm down! Spencer Konchesky grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.18
Matt Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler whips in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio flicks the ball with his head. Dianbobo Watier easily smothers it.
34.03
Spencer Konchesky passes the ball forward to George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.44
Gareth Montague kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Goodwin. Matt Goodwin makes a simple pass to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.13
Malcolm Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yacine Bouzidi. Yacine Bouzidi knocks the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.08
Sol Edworthy clumsily knocks into Matt Goodwin. Sol Edworthy is warned by the referee! Matt Goodwin runs off the knock.
44.08
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Sol Edworthy passes the ball forward to Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui goes all the way! Elbekay Abdellaoui rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Elbekay Abdellaoui!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.46
2-1Miguel LaCrone makes a simple pass to Gavin Fletcher. Gavin Fletcher makes a probing pass to Phil Formon. Phil Formon shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.26
Matt Goodwin catches Sol Edworthy on the ankles. Matt Goodwin is given a warning by the referee! Sol Edworthy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.45
Liam Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dianbobo Watier manages to gather it comfortably.
53.55
Alun Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Formon. Phil Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.08
Francis Mckay sees a break and surges forward. Francis Mckay knocks the ball forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacek Joswiak.
59.22
Miguel LaCrone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray passes the ball forward to Phil Formon. Phil Formon tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.27
Gavin Fletcher makes a simple pass to Phil Formon. Phil Formon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Billy Fletcher easily smothers it.
63.41
Sol Edworthy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Mckay.
66.59
Alun Mowbray makes a probing pass to Phil Formon. Phil Formon shoots from long range. Billy Fletcher easily smothers it.
67.39
Jon Potts clumsily knocks into Malcolm Mcgreal. Jon Potts is warned by the referee! Malcolm Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.37
Alun Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Billy Fletcher!
71.27
Gavin Fletcher passes the ball forward to Jon Potts. Jon Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.23
Spencer Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mateo Muñoz.
79.05
Francis Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Yacine Bouzidi. Yacine Bouzidi threads the ball through to Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.19
Miguel LaCrone kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Edworthy. Sol Edworthy makes a beautiful solo run. Sol Edworthy plays a perfect one-two with Phil Formon and rushes in on goal... Sol Edworthy takes a shot at goal. Billy Fletcher easily smothers it.
84.56
2-1Gavin Fletcher passes the ball forward to Phil Formon. Phil Formon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elbekay Abdellaoui but he's offside!
85.11
Yacine Bouzidi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dianbobo Watier manages to gather it comfortably.
87.25
Alun Mowbray makes a simple pass to Elbekay Abdellaoui. Elbekay Abdellaoui tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
89.38
Francis Mckay sees space and advances. Francis Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51%
49%
Play Area
22.9%
47.9%
29.2%
Scorers