RATINGS: Lucas Joao the main man for Sheffield Wednesday in draw with Cardiff City but what about the rest?
Lucas Joao was the star man for the Owls with a hard-working display of pace, skill and endeavour. Here's how we rated them all...
Joe Wildsmith 7
Made a fine save in the first half from Grujic and a few more after the break to keep up his good form
Frederico Venancio 7
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Hide AdGrowing in confidence with each game, he dealt well with Cardiff’s physicality. Passing a bit off, though
Jordan Thorniley 7
Good positionally and decent in the air. Maybe a little lightweight but not a bad debut against tough opposition
Daniel Pudil 7
Has grown into a key player in the last two games, almost like a captain in helping an inexperienced defence
Liam Palmer 7
Better defensively than going forward which limited Wednesday’s attacking on the flanks
Morgan Fox 7
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Hide AdMade a few very important blocks but like Palmer was better at the back than when pushing up
Ross Wallace 6
Didn’t have a great impact as Cardiff dominated the midfield but worked hard for the cause
David Jones 7
Struggled in the first half, though did provide a great cross for Rhodes. Big improvement after the break
Adam Reach 6
Couldn’t really get into the game and looked to have been targeted as Wednesday’s threat by Cardiff
Lucas Joao 7 (Star Man)
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Hide AdNever stopped all game and though he should really have scored his energy and skill was excellent
Jordan Rhodes 5
Made two chances but had two of his own which he squandered. Completely bereft of confidence
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Marco Matias 6
Added a bit of a spark to the attack when replacing Rhodes on 72 minutes
George Boyd 5
On for the last 10 minutes but didn’t get on the ball enough
Atdhe Nuhiu 5
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Hide AdSame as Boyd, perhaps should have been on a little earlier to provide a different option up front
NOT USED: Cameron Dawson, Joey Pelupessy, Jack Hunt, Sean Clare
Cardiff City: Etheridge 7; Richards 7, Bamba 7, Morrison 7, Bennett 7; Ralls 7, Manga 6, Grujic 7 (Paterson 78, 5); Wildschut 6 (Mendez-Laing 71, 6), Hoilett 6 (Harris 83), Zohore 7. Not used: Murphy, Pilkington, Damour, Halford.
Referee: Roger East 6
Attendance: 23,277