The Owls never looked like they were at the races, and were 2-0 down early in the first half after a sloppy opener from Mark Shelton and then a calamitous Jaden Brown own goal.
Darren Moore rang the changes at the break, but it turned out to be too little too late. Will Goodwin made it three, and Wednesday were deservedly booted out of the tournament by the Monkey Hangers.
He was the only player to come out of the first half with any credit, and kept pushing throughout the game. One of the few whose attitude couldn't be faulted. Photo: Steve Ellis
Sow cut a quiet figure in the Wednesday attack. Had a half chance in the first half but didn't have the pace to break, and couldn't make much happen. Subbed at half time. Photo: Steve Ellis
It felt like a big opportunity for the forward, but he couldn't put his stamp on the game and struggled to have an impact. Could have scored before Hartlepool's third. Photo: Steve Ellis