Match Report


Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Dave WrightDave Wright Steve Little Steve Little
Paul HallerP. Haller76
G
1captain
G
81Jari MartinpoikaJ. Martinpoika
Kai HelmerK. Helmer73
D
2
D
73Mitchel BroersM. Broers
Andre MonteiroA. Monteiro78
D
captain3
D
70Dennis BishopD. Bishop
Andre AntunesA. Antunes73
D
4
D
70Eoin ThomsonE. Thomson
Goran BrncicG. Brncic77
D
5
D
32John HarleyJ. Harley
Harald Van De HorH. Van De Hor74
M
6
M
69Morten SørensenM. Sørensen
Gerard CombinG. Combin69
M
7
M
71Kevin PlattK. Platt
Terry AthertonT. Atherton71
M
8
M
71Franck ZanottiF. Zanotti
Yyvind FavoY. Favo79
M
9
A
66Ivan TudorI. Tudor
Petros SarakisP. Sarakis73
A
10
A
40Mervin GrimandiM. Grimandi
Artur CarvalhoA. Carvalho73
A
11
A
74Marvin BlakeM. Blake
 
Manny AdamsM. Adams74
D
12
A
70Runar KvarmeR. Kvarme
Lars DiakiteL. Diakite70
A
13
D
75Marcio PeleM. Pele
Klas OsmanowskiK. Osmanowski74
A
14
M
34Stuart BoothS. Booth

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,251 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the match!
3.06
Kevin Platt threads a neat ball through to Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Haller who gathers it comfortably.
4.37
Morten Sørensen threads a neat ball through to Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.09
Andre Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Harald Van De Hor. Harald Van De Hor sees space and advances. Harald Van De Hor lofts in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.26
Andre Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harald Van De Hor. Showing composure, Harald Van De Hor plays the ball forward to Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Dennis Bishop. That should have been a goal!
16.14
Gerard Combin knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jari Martinpoika who gathers it comfortably.
22.20
Andre Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yyvind Favo. Yyvind Favo flicks a high ball forward to Petros Sarakis who takes it down. Petros Sarakis shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Andre Monteiro plays the ball forward to Yyvind Favo. Yyvind Favo threads the ball through to Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jari Martinpoika who gathers it comfortably.
28.02
Morten Sørensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Grimandi. Mervin Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.04
Kevin Platt brings the ball forward. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.35
Gerard Combin darts forward. Gerard Combin knocks in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Jari Martinpoika!
39.58
Gerard Combin surges forward with the ball. Gerard Combin shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.23
Morten Sørensen brings the ball forward. Morten Sørensen lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Paul Haller.
44.29
Terry Atherton darts forward. Terry Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Carvalho but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Franck Zanotti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Franck Zanotti lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Grimandi. Mervin Grimandi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Paul Haller reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
Kevin Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Blake. Marvin Blake whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
49.28
Terry Atherton knocks the ball forward to Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Mitchel Broers's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
50.22
Corner kick to Sheffield Wednesday. Harald Van De Hor plays it to the near post. Kai Helmer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Jari Martinpoika is on top of it.
53.49
Terry Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Artur Carvalho collects the pass. Artur Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance. Jari Martinpoika gets down and covers it.
54.58
Gerard Combin clumsily knocks into Franck Zanotti. The referee calls over Gerard Combin and shows him a yellow card! Franck Zanotti runs off the knock.
59.39
Yyvind Favo hits a low pass to Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mitchel Broers.
60.15
Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with Lars Diakite replacing Goran Brncic and Klas Osmanowski replacing Terry Atherton and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.22
Franck Zanotti makes a probing pass to Marvin Blake. Marvin Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
63.51
Gerard Combin chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.44
Kai Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harald Van De Hor. Harald Van De Hor surges forward with the ball. Harald Van De Hor shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.31
Kai Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Combin. Gerard Combin advances with the ball. Gerard Combin lofts in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis powers a header at goal. Solid save from Jari Martinpoika.
71.26
Gerard Combin plays the ball forward to Artur Carvalho. Artur Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Eoin Thomson is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
72.36
Corner kick to Sheffield Wednesday. Harald Van De Hor chips it to the near post. Eoin Thomson chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
75.52
Gerard Combin makes a probing pass to Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis whips in a cross ball towards Yyvind Favo. Yyvind Favo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Jari Martinpoika. Excellent save.
77.35
Eoin Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Morten Sørensen controls it well on his chest. Morten Sørensen flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Tudor collects the pass. Ivan Tudor lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Grimandi. Mervin Grimandi connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.27
Gerard Combin catches Kevin Platt on the ankles. Gerard Combin is warned by the referee! Kevin Platt runs off the knock.
79.02
Mitchel Broers kicks a strong pass forward to Franck Zanotti. Franck Zanotti flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Tudor controls it well on his chest. Ivan Tudor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Antunes.
81.30
Kai Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Combin. Gerard Combin flicks the ball to his team mate, Yyvind Favo. Yyvind Favo whips in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis powers a header at goal. Jari Martinpoika didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.21
Andre Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Combin. Seeing a gap ahead, Gerard Combin plays the ball forward to Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchel Broers.
87.27
Dennis Bishop hacks Artur Carvalho from behind! The referee brings Dennis Bishop to one side and gives him a warning! Artur Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield Wednesday

Newcastle United
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67%
33%
Play Area
21.6%
47.7%
30.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gerard Combin of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings
1.Paul Haller (GK)
8
2.Kai Helmer (DEF)
7
3.Andre Monteiro (DEF)
7
4.Andre Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Goran Brncic (DEF)
6
6.Harald Van De Hor (MID)
7
7.Gerard Combin (MID)yellow card
9
8.Terry Atherton (MID)
7
9.Yyvind Favo (MID)
7
10.Petros Sarakis (ATT)
7
11.Artur Carvalho (ATT)
7
 
12.Manny Adams (DEF)
0
13.Lars Diakite (ATT)
6
14.Klas Osmanowski (ATT)
6

1.Jari Martinpoika (GK)
9
2.Mitchel Broers (DEF)
6
3.Dennis Bishop (DEF)
6
4.Eoin Thomson (DEF)
7
5.John Harley (DEF)
6
6.Morten Sørensen (MID)
7
7.Kevin Platt (MID)
7
8.Franck Zanotti (MID)
7
9.Ivan Tudor (ATT)
6
10.Mervin Grimandi (ATT)
6
11.Marvin Blake (ATT)
6
 
12.Runar Kvarme (ATT)
0
13.Marcio Pele (DEF)
0
14.Stuart Booth (MID)
0