Matt Hamshaw left frustrated after Sheffield Wednesday held by Cambridge – Ely Standard
Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 with Cambridge United at Hillsborough in Matt Hamshaw’s first match as interim manager, leaving him frustrated that his side did not take all three points. The result came after Henrik Pedersen’s departure and leaves Wednesday outside the League One play-off places after 12 matches.
Mason Burstow put Wednesday ahead in the second half, but Cambridge equalised through Sullay Kaikai on a counter-attack after goalkeeper Jake Eastwood had made a fine save to deny Burstow a second. Barry Bannan hit the post and Wednesday goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer made several saves; Hamshaw said his team had been naive at times, while recognising the players had been through a difficult few days.
In short
- Wednesday and Cambridge drew 1-1 at Hillsborough.
- Burstow scored before Kaikai equalised on the counter.
- Interim boss Hamshaw wanted more from his side.
Explained simply
Sheffield Wednesday and Cambridge United are two English football clubs playing in League One, the third tier of the men’s league system. Wednesday play at Hillsborough in Sheffield, while Cambridge are based in Cambridgeshire.
Matt Hamshaw is Wednesday’s interim manager, meaning he is in charge temporarily following Henrik Pedersen’s departure. The club’s position after 12 matches matters because only the teams near the top of League One qualify for the end-of-season play-offs, which offer a route to promotion.