Match Report


Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ian PriorI. Prior64
G
1
G
59Emile WilliamsE. Williams
Tim BarrettT. Barrett72
D
2
D
59Michael SummerbellM. Summerbell
Anthony RankinA. Rankin66
D
3
D
53Alfred LawrenceA. Lawrence
Diogo OliveiraD. Oliveira63
D
4
D
51Gavin CollinsG. Collins
Tomas BorgobelloT. Borgobello62
D
5
D
51Alistair BrightonA. Brighton
Matt TolleyM. Tolley66
M
6captain
M
67Simon SimonsenS. Simonsen
Rafael HerreroR. Herrero63
M
7
M
65Darl MonteiroD. Monteiro
Craig CarragherC. Carragher61
M
8
M
58Neil WeaverN. Weaver
Alejandro FarinosA. Farinos68
A
9
A
70Morris ParkerM. Parker
Kemal PottsK. Potts62
A
captain10
A
59Peter MakinP. Makin
Mark OliverM. Oliver53
A
11
A
57Danny StuartD. Stuart
 
Damien SherwoodD. Sherwood60
G
12
M
55Steve Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Jermaine McgovernJ. Mcgovern54
G
13
D
51Terry DaviesT. Davies
James ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft51
G
14
D
48Adam MendoncaA. Mendonca

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
2.08
Danny Stuart catches Diogo Oliveira on the ankles. The referee calls over Danny Stuart and warns him to calm down! Diogo Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.16
Diogo Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero passes the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
8.05
Craig Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Lawrence.
14.08
Gavin Collins hacks Mark Oliver from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Collins and shows him a yellow card! Mark Oliver gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.16
Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Simon Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Parker. Morris Parker shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
28.32
Craig Carragher threads the ball through to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
30.16
Rafael Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
32.32
Matt Tolley sees Mark Oliver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.27
Rafael Herrero flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Farinos who takes it down. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leeds United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Tim Barrett plays the ball forward to Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
53.52
Matt Tolley sees space and advances. Matt Tolley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.29
With some swift thinking, Anthony Rankin plays the ball forward to Craig Carragher. Craig Carragher threads a neat ball through to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Potts but he's offside!
60.02
Diogo Oliveira takes it forward alone. Diogo Oliveira makes a probing pass to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.49
Rafael Herrero plays the ball forward to Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.54
Matt Tolley makes an attacking run forward. Matt Tolley skips past Alfred Lawrence! Matt Tolley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
73.32
Danny Stuart comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Rankin. The referee warns Danny Stuart again to calm down! Anthony Rankin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.21
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Damien Sherwood replacing Matt Tolley .
84.31
Anthony Rankin flicks a high ball forward to Craig Carragher who takes it down. Craig Carragher passes the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos finds some space and shoots from distance. Alejandro Farinos scores for Sheffield Wednesday!!
87.53
Simon Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Parker. Morris Parker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.52
Simon Simonsen hits a low pass to Peter Makin. Peter Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Gavin Collins hits a low pass to Simon Simonsen. Simon Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield Wednesday

Leeds United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
23.3%
41.7%
35%

Scorers
Kemal Potts 47
Alejandro Farinos 67, 84

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)
7
7.Rafael Herrero (MID)
6
8.Craig Carragher (MID)
7
9.Alejandro Farinos (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Kemal Potts (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Mark Oliver (ATT)
6
 
12.Damien Sherwood (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Mcgovern (GK)
0
14.James Scowcroft (GK)
0

1.Emile Williams (GK)
6
2.Michael Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Alfred Lawrence (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Collins (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Alistair Brighton (DEF)
6
6.Simon Simonsen (MID)
6
7.Darl Monteiro (MID)
6
8.Neil Weaver (MID)
6
9.Morris Parker (ATT)
6
10.Peter Makin (ATT)
6
11.Danny Stuart (ATT)
5
 
12.Steve Le Tissier (MID)
0
13.Terry Davies (DEF)
0
14.Adam Mendonca (DEF)
0