Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Fortune.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Fortune.
0.00
Ipswich Town get the match underway!
2.28
Liam Stockdale knocks the ball forward to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.33
Tim Barrett hits a low pass to Matt Tolley. Matt Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Farinos controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Thirlwell.
8.33
Matt Tolley barges into Aloisio Bardon. Matt Tolley is given a warning by the referee! Aloisio Bardon stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.08
Craig Carragher threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Michael Standing effortlessly punches it away to safety.
12.55
Matt Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.37
Rafael Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Rankin.
16.54
Rafael Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Michael Standing has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.53
Ivan Vickers threads the ball through to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul makes a deft header. The ball strikes Tomas Borgobello's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
26.10
It's a corner kick. Liam Stockdale loops the ball over to the far post. Sandro De Sole strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.56
Craig Carragher hacks Liam Stockdale from behind! The referee calls over Craig Carragher and shows him a yellow card! Liam Stockdale stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.23
Tim Barrett flicks a high pass forward to Craig Carragher who brings the ball under control. Craig Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Mark Oliver controls it well on his chest. Mark Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.29
Tomas Borgobello sees Matt Tolley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Tolley advances with the ball. Matt Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Danny Thirlwell catches Kemal Potts on the ankles. Kemal Potts appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
34.56
Craig Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Mark Oliver controls it well on his chest. Mark Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Michael Standing reads it well. Good keeping!
38.01
Liam Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Kachloul controls it well on his chest. Houssin Kachloul controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
40.32
Diogo Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Farinos who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Sheffield Wednesday players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
51.30
Matt Tolley sees a break and surges forward. Matt Tolley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Michael Standing. Excellent save.
57.33
Craig Carragher makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Carragher whips in a cross ball towards Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.35
Tim Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Carragher. Craig Carragher surges forward with the ball. Craig Carragher shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.26
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with James Scowcroft replacing Kemal Potts .
66.31
Matt Tolley makes an attacking run forward. Matt Tolley shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.04
Diogo Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Scowcroft. James Scowcroft plays a one-two with Alejandro Farinos and rushes in on goal... James Scowcroft takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.13
Diogo Oliveira plays a long ball forward. Mark Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.38
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Damien Sherwood replacing Matt Tolley .
83.26
Carl Rankin sees Liam Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Kachloul controls it well on his chest. Houssin Kachloul knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Borgobello.
85.17
Anthony Rankin volleys a long ball forward. Alejandro Farinos shoots from long range. Michael Standing gets down and covers it.
90.00
Damien Sherwood catches Aloisio Bardon on the ankles. The referee warns Damien Sherwood to calm down! Aloisio Bardon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
22.9%
45.7%
31.4%
Scorers
| Mark Oliver 13 Alejandro Farinos 17, 28 Matt Tolley 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Farinos of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ian Prior (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Diogo Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Borgobello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Tolley (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Rafael Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Carragher (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Alejandro Farinos (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Kemal Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mark Oliver (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Damien Sherwood (GK) | 5 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Mcgovern (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Scowcroft (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Michael Standing (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Seth Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sandro De Sole (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danny Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Stockdale (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ivan Vickers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aloisio Bardon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Houssin Kachloul (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Rummenigge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Diakite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Nodari (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Johnson (MID) | 0 | |












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