Recap: Doncaster Rovers Legends 6 Sheffield Wednesday Legends 6 - Penalties decide charity game

A penalty shootout was needed to decide the winners as legends from Doncaster Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday clashed in a charity game which signalled the return of supporters for live football at the Keepmoat.
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Doncaster Rovers Legends v Sheffield Wednesday Legends

The Owls triumphed from the spot in the game which raised tens of thousands of pounds for Doncaster-based charity Eve Merton Dreams Trust. Recap the events of the game below.

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Doncaster Rovers Legends 6 Sheffield Wednesday Legends 6 - Wednesday win 6-5 on penalties

More than 2,850 supporters here today with all monies going to the Eve Merton’s Dream Trust.

67min GOAL Wednesday

Marcus Tudgay makes it four for him this afternoon with a wonderful drive across the keeper

Marcus Tudgay finishes smartly after being played in around the back with a superb through ball from Lee Bullen to complete his hat trick

Glenn Whelan replaces Matt Hamshaw for Wednesday

Gary McSheffrey with a back post header to increase Rovers’ advantage

Marcus Tudgay powers a header on goal which Simon Marples heads off the line.

Chris Brown pounces on a loose ball in the box and drills in a superb volley

A raft of changes for both sides at the break and we’re underway.

Chris Brown, Sam Hird and Gary McSheffrey are on for Rovers.

Clinton Morrison, Tommy Miller and Matt Hamshaw on for Wednesday

And it’s 3-3 at the break

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