Watch Sheffield Wednesday score in the 98TH MINUTE as they overturn 4-0 first-leg defeat to force extra-time
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY produced a sensational FOUR-GOAL comeback to force extra time against Peterborough United.
The Owls went into tonight’s League One play-off semi-final second leg trailing 4-0 from last week’s disastrous clash at London Road.
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Darren Moore’s side stormed into an early lead on the night via Michael Smith’s ninth minute penalty, with Lee Gregory making it two on 25 minutes.
Reece James put them back within one goal with 20 minutes remaining, but their hopes appeared to be ebbing away during stoppage time.
Ninety seconds over the allocated six additional minutes, however, Liam Palmer sparked pandemonium by prodding home the most dramatic of equalisers.
The Scotland international was mobbed by his team-mates, while a smattering of fans even invaded the pitch to celebrate with the players.
Moore himself was the calmest man in Hillsborough – coolly clapping his players for their late leveller.
The match then went into extra time… but Peterborough provided yet another twist…
On the stoke of half-time, the Posh sensationally went back in front after Gregory inadvertently headed a free-kick into his own net.
Peterborough were only back in the lead until the 112th minute, however, when Callum Paterson coolly slotted home ANOTHER Wednesday equaliser to make it 5-1 on the night.
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Darren Ferguson’s side only reached the play-offs on the final day of the season.
Peterborough spent the majority of the season outside of the top six, only to charge in at Derby’s expense on the final day.
Fergie Jr’s men clambered past the Rams courtesy of a 2-0 win at Barnsley, with Derby losing at Hillsborough.
The winner of tonight’s tie will face Barnsley or Bolton at Wembley next week for a place in the Championship.
Barnsley host the Trotters tomorrow night having drawn 1-1 in last week’s first leg.
