The goals came early, the fans came strong. It was loud, fierce, a vision of everything Sheffield Wednesday football club is and what Sheffield Wednesday Football Club can be.
The players, seemingly down and out after a first leg thrashing that left them red-faced and forlorn, gave everything. In the terraces? One of the great performances in the club’s history.
Liam Palmer’s poked equaliser, then the same from Callum Paterson half an hour or so later. Jack Hunt’s final penalty. These are moments Owls fans will remember forever.
Here are our player ratings from a truly incredible evening at Hillsborough.
9. Josh Windass - 10
Special. Caused no end of problems. Forced saves, forced desperate tackles. Stretched, blasted, harried. A tour de force. Photo: UGC/SWFC
10. Lee Gregory - 10
Stupendous. One of the bravest performances you’re likely to see. Up-for-it, bustling and busy, he took several knocks to the face he near-broke two weeks ago. Nudged home the second. His dummy for the third was world class. Photo: UGC/SWFC
11. Michael Smith - 10
Classy. Stuck his penalty away with a calmness that made a mockery of the magnitude of the situation he found himself in. Ran his legs to the knees, like so many others, and won important headers in both boxes. Photo: UGC
12. Will Vaulks - 10
Fierce. On in place of a knackered James late on in the 90. Moved the ball with confidence and brought more energy to the piece. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis