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 Preston North End. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
4.46
0-0Daniel Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
10.24
0-0Daniel Adams makes a probing pass to Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arni Ólafsson who gathers it comfortably.
12.01
0-0Malcolm Britton hacks Marcel Rummenigge from behind! Malcolm Britton is warned by the referee! Marcel Rummenigge runs off the knock.
15.14
0-0Malcolm Britton makes a beautiful solo run. Malcolm Britton makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo shoots from distance but somehow Pedro Semedo manages to keep it out.
16.25
0-0Bakary Pfeiffer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Redondo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.18
0-1Bakary Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica whips in a cross ball towards Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.46
Adam Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Saidu A. Omolade. Saidu A. Omolade kicks a strong pass forward to Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Pedro Semedo.
28.27
Darren Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Dichio. Max Dichio sees space and advances. Max Dichio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Arni Ólafsson.
32.34
Graeme Lawrence makes a probing pass to Daniel Adams. Daniel Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.11
Dave Shields knocks the ball forward to Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.02
Ashley Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Barry. Nicholas Barry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.50
Damien Craddock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Shields. Dave Shields sees space and advances. Dave Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
42.11
1-2Ashley Chadwick catches Bakary Pfeiffer on the ankles. Ashley Chadwick is warned by the referee! Bakary Pfeiffer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.18
Max Dichio kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Rummenigge. Marcel Rummenigge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Arni Ólafsson.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Preston North End kicking off!
48.22
Max Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Rummenigge. Marcel Rummenigge shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
54.16
Ashley Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on Saidu A. Omolade. Ashley Chadwick is given another warning by the referee! Saidu A. Omolade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.43
Stanley Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Rummenigge. Marcel Rummenigge shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Arni Ólafsson had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
63.14
Gary Lowe makes a probing pass to Ashley Chadwick. Ashley Chadwick advances with the ball. Ashley Chadwick shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.52
Malcolm Britton makes a probing pass to Saidu A. Omolade. Saidu A. Omolade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica plays a perfect one-two with Neil Lineker and rushes in on goal... Lucian Noica rockets a shot on goal. Pedro Semedo easily smothers it.
66.07
Dave Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.06
Malcolm Britton sees space and advances. Malcolm Britton passes the ball forward to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker goes all the way! Neil Lineker takes a shot at goal but Pedro Semedo is on top of it.
71.49
2-2Lucian Noica comes in with a late challenge on Gary Lowe. The referee calls over Lucian Noica and shows him a yellow card! Gary Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.34
Bakary Pfeiffer sees a break and surges forward. Bakary Pfeiffer plays a perfect one-two with Lucian Noica and rushes in on goal... Bakary Pfeiffer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
81.16
Damien Craddock barges into Nicholas Barry. The referee calls over Damien Craddock and shows him a yellow card! Nicholas Barry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.33
Jonathan Philips sees a break and surges forward. Jonathan Philips passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.15
Malcolm Britton catches Nicholas Barry on the ankles. The referee calls over Malcolm Britton again and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Barry runs off the knock.
90.00
Max Dichio chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Kitson. Emile Kitson finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
25.7%
39.2%
35.1%
Scorers