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.
13. Samuel Duruh - N/A
New recruit came on for a senior debut in the final moments, replacing Akpobi. | Getty Images
14. Callum Slattery - 8
Burst into things with just over 20 minutes to go and changed the game. Brought an injection of life, some bite out of possession and won the penalty to win it. | ugc
15. Jamal Lowe - 7
Strolled on, stroked the penalty home and asked what everyone was worrying about. | ugc
16. Will McPartland - 7
On for his senior debut having signed from Boro's youth ranks in the summer. Shifted in at right wing-back and showed some pizzazz getting forward - his snappy pass inside allowed Slattery to win the penalty. | Getty Images