The Owls looked cohesive, in-tune and exploited Plymouth’s weaknesses throughout. There was overloading, savvy movement, unselfish running and the sort of technical tweaks and mastery that goes over the head of us football muggles.
Individual performances were laden with excellence and the ultra-critic would suggest Wednesday should have won by more. Plymouth are a side that have big issues to iron out and firmer tests are to come, of that there is little doubt, but the Owls gave them a whalloping on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
Here are our on-the-whistle ratings as Sheffield Wednesday got off to a flier at S6.
5. Max Lowe - 8
Played with an assured calm, never in trouble down his side and able to contribute greatly going forward. Won more tackles than anyone else on the pitch but Valery and had his name sung from the North. | SWFC / UGC
6. Svante Ingelsson - 9
A monster from the off. Broke lines, put himself about and provided plenty going in both directions, creating overloads in the wide areas. Classy assist for Lowe's opener was a thing of beauty. Dominated for large periods. | SWFC / UGC
7. Barry Bannan - 8
If they allowed footballers to play in a smoking jacket while puffing on a pipe, this would have been one for Bannan to do so. Played with class. Stunningly weighted ball for the opener. | UGC / Steve Ellis
8. Anthony Musaba - 8
A constant threat, drifting in and running at Plymouth defenders. Crossed to cause a little carnage for the second and missed an excellent chance a few moments later, then made one himself, then skewed over another good chance. Grabbed a late assist. On another day he gets two or three for himself. | UGC / Steve Ellis