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 Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.36
Darren Moncur makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.24
Ashley Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
14.28
Max Dichio kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.30
Callum Cleland hacks Emile Kitson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emile Kitson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.08
Francisco Faria advances with the ball. Francisco Faria whips in a cross ball towards Mustapha Condé. Mustapha Condé flicks the ball with his head. Mustapha Condé scores for Sunderland!!
20.51
Francisco Faria threads the ball through to Mustapha Condé. Mustapha Condé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Sturridge but the linesman indicates offside!
21.26
Ashley Chadwick sees space and advances. Ashley Chadwick tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Brian Ince.
24.45
Morris Fenton makes a probing pass to Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge makes a probing pass to Mustapha Condé but he's offside!
26.11
Max Dichio threads the ball through to Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Brian Ince easily smothers it!
32.15
Callum Cleland hits it upfield. Mustapha Condé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.23
Ashley Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.13
Francisco Faria sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Faria plays a perfect one-two with Mustapha Condé and rushes in on goal... Francisco Faria makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Semedo manages to gather it comfortably.
39.58
Sunderland are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
42.24
Max Dichio clumsily knocks into Morris Fenton. Max Dichio is shown the yellow card! Morris Fenton runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
47.48
Marvin Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge goes all the way! Gilles Sturridge takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.26
Graeme Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Dichio. Max Dichio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Barry. Nicholas Barry whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Rummenigge. Marcel Rummenigge heads the ball goalwards. Brian Ince easily smothers it.
57.46
Darren Moncur takes it forward alone. Darren Moncur sees a break and surges forward. Darren Moncur finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.39
Daniel Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Barry. Nicholas Barry shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
63.24
Morris Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Lampard. Adrian Lampard passes the ball forward but Mustapha Condé is offside!
65.42
Max Dichio passes the ball forward to Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Cleland.
72.31
Francisco Faria makes a simple pass to Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.12
Darren Moncur makes a simple pass to Max Dichio. Max Dichio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Rummenigge. Marcel Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Brian Ince!
78.17
Francisco Faria makes a simple pass to Adrian Lampard. Adrian Lampard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.21
Morris Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mustapha Condé. Mustapha Condé goes all the way! Mustapha Condé rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.29
Morris Fenton flicks the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Condé. Mustapha Condé plays a perfect one-two with Adrian Lampard and rushes in on goal... Mustapha Condé shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.20
Ashley Chadwick passes the ball forward to Marcel Rummenigge. Marcel Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Barry. Nicholas Barry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Faria of Sunderland
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
25.9%
45.7%
28.4%

Scorers