Sheffield Wednesday v Rochdale: Joe Crann and Alex Miller's verdict as three worldies see Owls through in Carabao Cup

The early rounds of the Carabao Cup can often be forgettable but those who were at Hillsborough on Tuesday night for Sheffield Wednesday’s tie with Rochdale will remember this one.
Chris Holt
By Chris Holt
Published 24th Aug 2022, 08:58 BST
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Few could remember a match in which three goals of such incredible quality were scored as the Owls booked their place in the next round with a 3-0 victory with all three strikes coming in the first half – all of them worldies.

Jadon Brown kicked things off with a long range effort after 23 minutes before Fisayo Dele-Bahsiru doubled the lead with a delightful curling effort on 36 minutes.

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Sheffield Wednesday pair of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Jaden Brown all smiles after their wonder goals Pic Steve EllisSheffield Wednesday pair of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Jaden Brown all smiles after their wonder goals Pic Steve Ellis
Sheffield Wednesday pair of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Jaden Brown all smiles after their wonder goals Pic Steve Ellis

Dennis Adeniran capped things off wth arguably the best of the bunch just before the break as he drove forward before letting fly with an unstoppable shot.

"They were three wonderful strikes in front of 9,000 plus fans. It was a solid display,” said Darren Moore.

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“I thought we gained control of the game really early doors. We settled down and moved the ball quite well in transitions. It was three wonderful strikes that won us the game.”

Watch our video for the verdict of Owls writers Joe Crann and Alex Miller on lat night’s match

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