Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,360 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Rotherham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.02
Dennis Houttuin flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Brighton. Dean Brighton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Tolley. Alun Tolley shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.16
Ugo Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Aaron James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron James stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.09
Claudio Caminero flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Edwards. Jody Edwards makes a probing pass to Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.39
Nicky Croft knocks the ball forward to Francis Wingert. Francis Wingert knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.12
Brian Brown hacks Jody Edwards from behind! The referee calls over Brian Brown and shows him a yellow card! Jody Edwards carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.23
Aaron James clumsily knocks into Paul Kahn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Kahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
48.48
Jody Edwards takes it forward alone. Jody Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.25
Mark Butt threads the ball through to Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.52
Paul Kahn catches Ashley Hackworth on the ankles. Paul Kahn is given a warning by the referee! Ashley Hackworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.05
Aaron James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Butt. Mark Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Salmon. Craig Salmon shoots from long range but it flies wide!
66.46
Paul Kahn barges into Dennis Houttuin. Paul Kahn is warned by the referee again! Dennis Houttuin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.13
Dean Brighton kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Tolley. Alun Tolley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.30
Nicky Croft makes a probing pass to Danny Dean. Danny Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Paul Kahn of Rotherham United
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
30.5%
49.2%
20.3%