Match Report
| Sheffield Wednesday | Sheffield Wednesday |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nigel Allman | N. Allman |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Kwami Jager | K. Jager | |||||||||
| Malcolm Middleton | M. Middleton | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Alun Gascoigne | A. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Ashley Hackworth | A. Hackworth | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Titus Pearce | T. Pearce | |||||||||
| Jonas Bierhoff | J. Bierhoff |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Simon Ball | S. Ball | |||||||||
| Dennis Houttuin | D. Houttuin |  | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Stan Burgess | S. Burgess | |||||||||
| Aaron James | A. James | | 51 | D | | 6 | | M | 65 |  | Jose Rey | J. Rey | |||||||||
| Dean Brighton | D. Brighton | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Warren Hughes | W. Hughes | |||||||||
| Brian Brown | B. Brown | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Jermaine Simonsen | J. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Bill Eadie | B. Eadie | | 51 | M | | 9 | | M | 54 | | Dale Walsh | D. Walsh | |||||||||
| Alun Tolley | A. Tolley | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Martin Adams | M. Adams | |||||||||
| Craig Salmon | C. Salmon | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 |  | Craig Glass | C. Glass | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off the first half!
2.56
0-0Dale Walsh makes a beautiful solo run. Dale Walsh whips in a cross ball towards Martin Adams. Martin Adams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.41
0-1Simon Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Rey. Jose Rey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Adams. Martin Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Glass. Craig Glass flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.53
0-1Alun Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Warren Hughes. Warren Hughes makes a probing pass to Craig Glass. Craig Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.02
Malcolm Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Brown. Brian Brown threads the ball through to Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.20
0-1Brian Brown barges into Warren Hughes. The referee calls over Brian Brown and shows him a yellow card! Warren Hughes stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.55
Stan Burgess passes the ball forward to Warren Hughes. Warren Hughes chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Glass. Craig Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Hackworth.
34.14
0-1Craig Glass clumsily knocks into Dennis Houttuin. Craig Glass is warned by the referee! Dennis Houttuin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.22
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.28
Jonas Bierhoff makes a simple pass to Brian Brown. Brian Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
0-1Ashley Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Brighton. Dean Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Tolley. Alun Tolley shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Kwami Jager manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
48.53
Warren Hughes decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Craig Glass. Craig Glass flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.11
Alun Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Jose Rey. Jose Rey sees a break and surges forward. Jose Rey shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nigel Allman easily smothers it!
60.00
Ashley Hackworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Brown. Brian Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Tolley. Alun Tolley shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.49
Bill Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
77.22
Jermaine Simonsen makes a beautiful solo run. Jermaine Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Allman who gathers it comfortably.
78.46
Warren Hughes sees space and advances. Warren Hughes shoots from 20 yards. Nigel Allman easily smothers it.
87.17
Dale Walsh makes a probing pass to Craig Glass. Craig Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Adams. Martin Adams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Nigel Allman!
90.00
Malcolm Middleton catches Martin Adams on the ankles. The referee calls over Malcolm Middleton and warns him to calm down! Martin Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
28.6%
52.4%
19%
Scorers
| Craig Glass 10 |