Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 18,820 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Monk.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Dario Servidei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.48
Lomano Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Sjaak Veldman. Sjaak Veldman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sjaak Veldman lofts in a cross ball towards David McStay. David McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stephan Gyan gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
8.55
Cesar Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Girolamo Miceli. Girolamo Miceli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte advances inside the box! Gianpaolo Malafronte shoots from just inside the box but somehow Nicky Moss manages to keep it out.
9.53
Aladino Vicari flicks a high ball forward to Gianpaolo Malafronte who takes it down. Gianpaolo Malafronte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.43
Dario Servidei flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Malafronte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianpaolo Malafronte whips in a cross ball towards Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.11
With imagination, Gavin Upson plays the ball forward to Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Menendez who takes it down. Antonio Menendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Fioretti.
26.59
Dave Darwinkel advances with the ball. Dave Darwinkel finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
28.36
Antonino Campagnolo makes a simple pass to Aimo Ziliani. Aimo Ziliani chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
36.16
Dave Darwinkel threads a neat ball through to David McStay. David McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
40.10
Coventry City are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
42.49
Roland Lang flicks a high pass forward to Dave Darwinkel who brings the ball under control. Dave Darwinkel knocks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
44.31
Aladino Vicari threads a neat ball through to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Coventry City kick off!
47.20
Mauricio Fioretti makes a simple pass to Sjaak Veldman. Sjaak Veldman knocks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
53.08
With some swift thinking, Roland Lang plays the ball forward to Dave Darwinkel. Dave Darwinkel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David McStay. David McStay threads the ball through to Tommaso Cavallo but he's offside!
54.14
Girolamo Miceli makes a simple pass to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Aladino Vicari plays the ball forward to Florian Eilts. Florian Eilts plays a quick one-two with Gianpaolo Malafronte and rushes in on goal... Florian Eilts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Nicky Moss gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
60.54
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with John Elliott replacing Tommaso Cavallo .
61.55
David McStay comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Marques. David McStay is given a warning by the referee! Cesar Marques grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.50
Cesar Marques breaks forward. Cesar Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.29
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.44
Without breaking stride, Roland Lang plays the ball forward to Jose Lopes. Jose Lopes threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri plays a one-two with David McStay and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicola Carlo Zauri provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.53
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Tim Terry replacing Lomano Dodd .
78.63
Dario Servidei knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte rushes past Roland Lang! Gianpaolo Malafronte side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
79.09
Cesar Marques catches Nicola Carlo Zauri on the ankles. The referee calls over Cesar Marques and shows him a yellow card! Nicola Carlo Zauri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.00
Antonino Campagnolo surges forward with the ball. Antonino Campagnolo sees a break and surges forward. Antonino Campagnolo knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.30
David McStay barges into Antonino Campagnolo. The referee brings David McStay to one side and gives him another warning! Antonino Campagnolo runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florian Eilts of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Nicky Moss (GK)
7
2.Lomano Dodd (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Fioretti (DEF)
6
4.Roland Lang (DEF)
6
5.Jose Lopes (MID)
6
6.Sjaak Veldman (MID)
7
7.Dave Darwinkel (MID)
7
8.Carmine Altomare (MID)
6
9.Tommaso Cavallo (ATT)
6
10.David McStay (ATT)
6
11.Nicola Carlo Zauri (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Tim Terry (GK)
6
13.Alex Mason (DEF)
0
14.John Elliott (ATT)
6

1.Stephan Gyan (GK)
6
2.Antonino Campagnolo (DEF)
7
3.Gavin Upson (DEF)
6
4.Cesar Marques (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Girolamo Miceli (MID)
6
6.Dario Servidei (MID)
6
7.Aladino Vicari (MID)
6
8.Aimo Ziliani (MID)
6
9.Florian Eilts (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Gianpaolo Malafronte (ATT)
8
11.Antonio Menendez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Colin Vassell (MID)
0
13.Dominic Glass (MID)
0
14.Erwin Elshot (MID)
0