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Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough open game thirteen at Hillsborough in Sheffield. Both teams entered the international break with varying results. Sheffield Wednesday entered the top six in a 1-2 win at Bristol City while Middlesbrough suffered her first home defeat against Nottingham Forest. A look ahead.
Sheffield Wednesday:
The Sheffield Wednesday of Dutch coach Jos Luhukay went into the interland break with a 1-2 at Bristol City. In Bristol, both teams were equal to each other until substitute Lucas Joao twice in the second half within three minutes struck. Matt Tyler’s penalty in the eightieth minute came too late, leaving Sheffield Wednesday sixth in the rankings. The reality is that the distance to number fourteen Stoke City is only three points. The stand in the Championship is currently just as changeable as the autumn weather in the Netherlands.
Jos Luhukay was content with the win at Bristol City: ‘In the first half we had no control, but the reaction in the second half was positive. Lucas Joao is a player who can create unexpected moments. We were happy with his goals against Bristol City. We are all on the right track. This match was very important to us, but there is still a long way to go. Starting with the home game against Middlesbrough next Friday. ”
Middlesbrough:
Middlesbrough suffered a sensitive 0-2 home defeat against Nottingham Forest for the international break. It meant the first home defeat for Middlesbrough since March this year. Nottingham Forest took the lead four minutes after half-time by a goal from Joe Lolley and this was only the first goal at the own Riverside Stadium since April. After this goal, the visitors were fortunate that a cross from Downing did not become an own goal and Braithwaite was close to the equalizer with a header. Assombalonga and Flint also had good chances, but were unlucky in the completion. Eventually the goal fell on the other side. Lewis Grabban scored after a great cross from Lolley for the 0-2.
The question is how fit Middlesbrough will be at the start of the Friday night duel with Sheffield Wednesday. Manager Tony Pulis saw a total of ten internationals leave in all directions. On the other hand Middlesbrough wants to win this match. First of all, to keep the connection with the new leader Sheffield United as number four. Despite the fact that the difference is only three points, Middlesbrough can not fall further behind. Pulis changed during the last few weeks when the rhythm of the games Wednesday – Saturday – Wednesday was plenty, but in all likelihood he chooses his strongest team which was so successful in the beginning of the competition.
Sheffield Wed vs Middlesbrough head to head matches
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