Sheffield Wednesday: Lee Gregory's missing face mask found after club appeal
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Lee Gregory (left) scored at both ends during the second leg of Sheffield Wednesday's play-off semi-final against Peterborough
Lee Gregory's protective face mask has been found and returned to Sheffield Wednesday after the club appealed to supporters for help to locate it.
It had been lost on Thursday in the celebrations after the League One play-off semi-final win over Peterborough.
The Owls said it would be unable to replace the striker's custom-built mask before the final at Wembley on 29 May.
However, a fan replied to the appeal on Sunday to say his father had picked up the mask on the pitch after the game.
It was returned to a member of the club's staff later in the day.
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The Owls overturned a 4-0 first-leg deficit to win an amazing semi-final tie on penalties.
Sheffield Wednesday's initial post on Twitter said: "Can you help!? In the aftermath of our stunning comeback win on Thursday, Lee Gregory's mask is missing!
"The custom-built protective cover was near the dugout. Due to a short turnaround, we cannot replace in time for next week. Any ideas where it might be!?"
Former Millwall and Stoke forward Gregory sustained a facial injury in a recent training session.
The 34-year-old scored Wednesday's second goal in the return leg against Peterborough to help them force extra time and, although he netted an own goal during the additional 30 minutes, the Owls fought back once more to take the tie to penalties and eventually prevail on spot-kicks.
Darren Moore's team will play Barnsley in the final at Wembley, with the winner securing a place in the Championship next season.
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