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LUHUKAY’S FIRST VICTORY LEAVES RAMS SUFFERING

CHAMPIONSHIP
By Tom Blackett

BLUE HEAVEN: Cardiff skipper Sean Morrison scores their second goal and, inset, Wednesday’s Lucas Joao savours his second
PICTURE: Action Images

DERBY’S promotion hopes suffered a blow at Sheffield Wednesday, but Neil Warnock’s Cardiff capitalised on their game in hand to boost their chances.
Lucas Joao proved to be Wednesday’s hero against the Rams, scoring both goals as the Owls eased to a 2-0 win.
Joao tucked home his first from Jack Hunt’s cut-back to give Wednesday an 18thminute lead and then sealed the points with a superb ...

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