Brighton gained ‘some` revenge over the Owls as they secured the club’s first ever victory at Hillsborough. Goals from Sam Baldock and Anthony Knockaert scoring his fifth of the season, despite Gary Hooper injury time reply. It wasn’t enough for the Owls to come back against one for the division’s top teams.
Wednesday did manage to break Brighton back line thanks to Hooper goal in the 9th minute, prior to that the Seagulls back line hadn’t conceded a goal in over 470 minutes of EFL Championship action.
After the game in the post match press conference both managers reflected on the match, goals and outcome to Sky Sports –
Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal said:
‘It was a game that was very balanced, like we expected. It was a tactical game, especially in the first half. We had a few chances and Brighton had one or two also, so it was very balanced.
‘In the second half, I thought we played better, more offensive and we pressed more. In the moments we pressed more, we created more clear chances and they scored in their solitary moment, the second goal.’
Brighton manager Chris Hughton told Sky Sports:
‘I think any away win against what you regard as one of the best teams in the division is always a big result. But I thought we deserved it and we should’ve had another goal, when Glenn Murray ‘scored’. I thought it was onside, so that was a little bit of a blow.
‘But I think to have a percentage of control, in what was such a big game, is credit to our players.’
Despite the Owls possession, chances and corners they didn’t convert them into goals! What would you change? Hit the comments section below with your views!
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