Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 4,158 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Peterborough United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday get the match underway!
3.57
Francis Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Dean. Brian Dean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.38
Richard Liddell passes the ball forward to Nicholas Andrews. Nicholas Andrews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Elliott. David Elliott goes all the way! David Elliott rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.06
Julian Guppy knocks the ball forward to Robert Brooking. Robert Brooking shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.20
Richard Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Woodgate. Thierry Woodgate makes a probing pass to David Elliott. David Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Patrick White.
28.18
James Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Potts. Adrian Potts brings the ball forward. Adrian Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Brooking. Robert Brooking powers a header at goal. Dave Montague is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.32
Francis Tiler makes a simple pass to David Elliott. David Elliott goes all the way! David Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.52
James Huckerby makes a simple pass to Adrian Potts. Adrian Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Adrian Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Brooking but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.37
James Huckerby takes it forward alone. James Huckerby sees a break and surges forward. James Huckerby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.58
Duncan Bolton knocks the ball forward to Brian Dean. Brian Dean plays a perfect one-two with David Elliott and rushes in on goal... Brian Dean makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Dean!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Peterborough United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.23
Julian Guppy passes the ball forward to Mark Gallagher. Mark Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Robert Brooking. Robert Brooking powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.41
Adrian Potts makes a simple pass to Mark Gallagher. Mark Gallagher makes a probing pass to Robert Brooking but he's offside!
51.17
Ivan Heskey surges forward with the ball. Ivan Heskey plays a perfect one-two with Robert Brooking and rushes in on goal... Ivan Heskey shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.07
Brian Dean hacks Ashley Fox from behind! Brian Dean is given a warning by the referee! Ashley Fox runs off the knock.
72.31
Adrian Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Gallagher. Mark Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Robert Brooking. Robert Brooking powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
75.49
Francis Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott goes all the way! David Elliott rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.42
Ashley Fox makes a beautiful solo run. Ashley Fox makes a simple pass to Robert Brooking. Robert Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Mark Gallagher. Mark Gallagher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.52
Kieron Grant knocks the ball forward to Bill Eadie. Bill Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Gallagher. Mark Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Brooking. Robert Brooking makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.46
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Robert Brooking of Sheffield Wednesday
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
25.6%
47.6%
26.8%

Scorers