Owls fly again

24 March 2010 22:33
Sheffield Wednesday breathed much-needed life into their battle for safety as they secured a late 2-1 win against relegation rivals Watford in the Coca-Cola Championship. Luke Varney was the hero for the Owls as he broke clear to smash the vital 89th-minute winner past Scott Loach and earn his side an unlikely three points. The game, which had been terrible for the most part, seemed destined for a draw after Eddie Nolan's strike for the hosts had been cancelled out by Tom Cleverley's equaliser. Nolan fired low past Loach in the 56th minute for his first ever goal, but the Owls were only ahead for 10 minutes before Cleverley curled a sublime free-kick into the top corner. The win, just Wednesday's second in their last nine games, takes them above Watford in the table and four points clear of the drop zone. Other than Cleverley's effort, Malky Mackay's men were not able to test Lee Grant in the Owls net and with one win in their last eight games, League One football is looking a distinct possibility next term.

Source: PA