A miserable first half effort ultimately meant little as Sheffield Wednesday came back from behind at Salford City to elbow past the League Two side in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy.
Wednesday were out-shot 10 to one in a dismal first 45 minutes before they grew into things, with David Keillor-Dunn nodding home his first Owls goal before Jamal Lowe stroked home from the spot following fine work from substitute Callum Slattery.
Debutant Joel Akpobi was the star man on a head-scratching evening - in which Wednesday took three points and another win into the international break.
Here are our ratings from the AIG Stadium.
9. Davis Keillor-Dunn - 5
Started with the hope of getting his young Owls career rolling and while he grabbed his first Owls goal with his headed equaliser, he fell a little short in that mission. Improved later on with Slattery providing spark around him. | ugc
10. Will Grainger - 6
Sought to do things, produced some nice touches but little came off in a desperately scrappy first half. Failed to retain any grip on things ultimately and came off ready for Wales duty. Lots of effort. | ugc
11. Mason Burstow - 4
Hardly had much to go on but failed to keep hold of it on the occasions opportunity did arise. One dart down the right saw him cross well for no reward. Off in the important change. | ugc
12. Gabriel Otegbayo - 7
On in what seemed to be a pre-planned sub to replace Bernard. Battled hard, picked a battle with Graydon and ultimately won it. | ugc