Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 9,563 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
3.52
0-0Jonathan Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Riza.
4.28
0-0Yves-A. Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs directs the ball goalwards with his head but Omer Cooper is on top of it.
8.21
Morris Atherton makes a beautiful solo run. Morris Atherton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Urzica who gathers it comfortably.
14.43
0-1Pascal Arndt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Ferreira. Yves-A. Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs goes all the way! Javier Suggs rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.23
Manfred Meiser chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Laursen. Stefan Laursen kicks a strong pass forward to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Omer Cooper who gathers it comfortably.
21.03
Stefan Laursen chips the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell knocks the ball forward to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland takes a shot at goal. Gunnar Håland scores for Wigan Athletic!!
24.16
Neil Brand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.28
0-2Warren Barton passes the ball forward to Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.00
Adam Carrick advances with the ball. Adam Carrick knocks the ball forward to Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! George Urzica has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.55
Stefan Laursen threads the ball through to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Carrick.
38.23
Pascal Arndt makes a probing pass to Stefan Laursen. Stefan Laursen brings the ball forward. Stefan Laursen goes all the way! Stefan Laursen tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
40.44
Pascal Arndt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yves-A. Ferreira. Yves-A. Ferreira makes a simple pass to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Omer Cooper easily picks it out of the air!
44.41
Peter Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
48.34
Morris Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.41
1-2Pascal Arndt comes in with a high challenge, catching Rocco R. Espinal with his studs. Pascal Arndt is shown the red card!! Rocco R. Espinal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.07
Warren Barton makes a probing pass to Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.23
Yves-A. Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henry Britton.
65.57
Stefan Laursen flicks the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Riza.
73.04
Stefan Laursen kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Riza.
75.05
Morris Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Javier Suggs.
77.31
Stefan Laursen makes a probing pass to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Omer Cooper who gathers it comfortably.
78.01
Manfred Meiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Waters. Jonathan Waters threads the ball through to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.43
Tomislav Boksic passes the ball forward to Jonathan Waters. Jonathan Waters passes the ball forward to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Carrick.
81.57
Warren Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomislav Boksic.
84.02
Tomislav Boksic knocks the ball forward to Stefan Laursen. Stefan Laursen decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Laursen shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Omer Cooper!
85.34
Stefan Laursen knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.12
Morris Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Javier Suggs.
90.00
Gareth Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Atherton. Morris Atherton threads the ball through to Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomislav Boksic.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
27.9%
45.3%
26.7%
Scorers