Match Report


Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday     Colchester UnitedColchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ian PriorI. Prior64
G
1
G
71Carl DichioC. Dichio
Tim BarrettT. Barrett72
D
2
D
63Kelvin BoertienK. Boertien
Anthony RankinA. Rankin66
D
3captain
D
57Ian ThomsonI. Thomson
Diogo OliveiraD. Oliveira63
D
4
D
55Ronnie RobertsR. Roberts
Tomas BorgobelloT. Borgobello62
D
5
M
61Luke GuppyL. Guppy
Matt TolleyM. Tolley66
M
6
M
60Steve LawrenceS. Lawrence
Rafael HerreroR. Herrero63
M
7
M
56Brian StewartB. Stewart
Robert SturridgeR. Sturridge50
M
8
M
54Paul HuckerbyP. Huckerby
Alejandro FarinosA. Farinos69
A
9
A
63Dion ThirlwellD. Thirlwell
Kemal PottsK. Potts62
A
captain10
A
61Julian GaladamesJ. Galadames
Mark OliverM. Oliver53
A
11
A
57Edgar QuaresmaE. Quaresma
 
Damien SherwoodD. Sherwood60
G
12
G
64Nick KahnN. Kahn
Jermaine McgovernJ. Mcgovern54
G
13
G
55Wes YoudsW. Youds
James ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft51
G
14
G
52Kemal BenaliK. Benali

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 9,022 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
2.43
Anthony Rankin pushes mid-way up the pitch. Anthony Rankin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anthony Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.52
Diogo Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Quaresma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.47
Brian Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Quaresma who takes it down. Edgar Quaresma shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
6.24
Anthony Rankin breaks forward. Anthony Rankin chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.02
Steve Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Robert Sturridge. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Sturridge runs off the knock.
15.48
Anthony Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Matt Tolley controls it well on his chest. Matt Tolley sees Kemal Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Potts shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield Wednesday are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.49
Diogo Oliveira barges into Julian Galadames. Diogo Oliveira is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Julian Galadames runs off the knock.
22.23
Mark Oliver makes a simple pass to Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero passes the ball forward to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Roberts.
24.38
Tomas Borgobello flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Herrero who brings the ball under control. Rafael Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
30.23
Rafael Herrero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Herrero shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
32.40
Matt Tolley makes a probing pass to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Ronnie Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Tolley plays the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Carl Dichio manages to keep it out.
38.07
Robert Sturridge knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
40.22
Robert Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts runs straight at the defence! Kemal Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
44.12
Paul Huckerby flicks a high pass forward to Julian Galadames who brings the ball under control. Julian Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Prior who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colchester United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Colchester United kicking off!
48.05
Edgar Quaresma comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Borgobello. The referee calls over Edgar Quaresma and shows him a yellow card! Tomas Borgobello carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.18
Rafael Herrero barges into Brian Stewart. Rafael Herrero is shown the yellow card! Brian Stewart runs off the knock.
53.26
Robert Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Roberts.
54.37
Rafael Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts whips the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Dichio manages to gather it effortlessly.
55.39
Luke Guppy threads the ball through to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Oliver.
57.38
Brian Stewart hits a low pass to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ian Prior is on top of it.
60.27
Robert Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.42
Rafael Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Carl Dichio!
63.57
Kelvin Boertien sees Steve Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Prior who gathers it comfortably.
71.10
Tomas Borgobello decides to run forward with the ball. Tomas Borgobello sees Alejandro Farinos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Farinos tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
73.26
Tim Barrett threads the ball through to Robert Sturridge. Robert Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
77.51
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Damien Sherwood replacing Matt Tolley .Colchester United have made a substitution with Kemal Benali replacing Luke Guppy .
78.55
Ian Thomson decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Huckerby plays the ball forward to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.02
Brian Stewart threads a neat ball through to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Ian Prior!
85.02
Brian Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield Wednesday

Colchester United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
31.3%
42.2%
26.5%

Scorers
Mark Oliver 6
Edgar Quaresma 81
Dion Thirlwell 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dion Thirlwell of Colchester United

Match Ratings
1.Ian Prior (GK)
6
2.Tim Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Rankin (DEF)
7
4.Diogo Oliveira (DEF)red card
3
5.Tomas Borgobello (DEF)
6
6.Matt Tolley (MID)
6
7.Rafael Herrero (MID)yellow card
6
8.Robert Sturridge (MID)
6
9.Alejandro Farinos (ATT)
7
10.Kemal Potts (ATT)
6
11.Mark Oliver (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Damien Sherwood (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Mcgovern (GK)
0
14.James Scowcroft (GK)
0

1.Carl Dichio (GK)
6
2.Kelvin Boertien (DEF)
6
3.Ian Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Ronnie Roberts (DEF)
6
5.Luke Guppy (MID)
6
6.Steve Lawrence (MID)yellow card
5
7.Brian Stewart (MID)
7
8.Paul Huckerby (MID)
6
9.Dion Thirlwell (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Julian Galadames (ATT)
6
11.Edgar Quaresma (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Nick Kahn (GK)
0
13.Wes Youds (GK)
0
14.Kemal Benali (GK)
6