Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Sheffield Wednesday. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chesterfield are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the first half!
2.31
Jonas Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Eadie. Bill Eadie threads the ball through to Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
10.58
Roberto Ramos knocks the ball forward to Jacob Dyer. Jacob Dyer passes the ball forward to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Bierhoff.
12.29
Bill Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Ramos.
14.34
Neil Barton sees space and advances. Neil Barton threads the ball through to Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.41
Brian Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.03
Jacob Dyer threads the ball through to Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason goes all the way! Tommy Mason takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.20
Anselmo Grandoni clumsily knocks into Craig Salmon. The referee calls over Anselmo Grandoni and warns him to calm down! Craig Salmon runs off the knock.
22.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.44
Anselmo Grandoni makes a simple pass to Malcolm Mendonca. Malcolm Mendonca threads the ball through to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Mason but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.34
Jacob Dyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan goes all the way! Gary Sullivan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.11
Anselmo Grandoni passes the ball forward to Malcolm Mendonca. Malcolm Mendonca passes the ball forward to Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.49
Jacob Dyer advances with the ball. Jacob Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.38
Jacob Dyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Chesterfield kick off!
51.02
Lomano Powell flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Mendonca. Malcolm Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Mason but he's offside!
54.25
Anselmo Grandoni passes the ball forward to Malcolm Mendonca. Malcolm Mendonca passes the ball forward to Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason goes all the way! Tommy Mason shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.40
Roberto Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Dyer. Jacob Dyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.06
Dean Brighton threads the ball through to Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.38
Aaron James comes in with a high challenge, catching Dave Boyd with his studs. The referee motions to Aaron James to come over. It's a red card!! Dave Boyd runs off the knock.
67.55
Dean Brighton barges into Alexander Johnson. Dean Brighton is shown the yellow card! Alexander Johnson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.31
Jacob Dyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason whips in a cross ball towards Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
71.08
Anselmo Grandoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Dyer. Jacob Dyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.12
Neil Barton makes a simple pass to Malcolm Mendonca. Malcolm Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan goes all the way! Gary Sullivan shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
75.24
Alun Tolley clumsily knocks into Lomano Powell. The referee calls over Alun Tolley and warns him to calm down! Lomano Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.15
Jacob Dyer makes a probing pass to Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Houttuin.
78.21
Jacob Dyer sees a break and surges forward. Jacob Dyer plays a perfect one-two with Dave Boyd and rushes in on goal... Jacob Dyer tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.23
Lomano Powell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Johnson. Alexander Johnson knocks the ball forward to Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason goes all the way! Tommy Mason shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Tommy Mason scores for Chesterfield!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Mason of Chesterfield
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
80%
20%
Play Area
25.3%
46.7%
28%

Scorers