Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     WrexhamWrexham
Chris FrostChris Frost David Jacobs David Jacobs
Richardur HermannssonR. Hermannsson82
G
1
G
37Andre AlvesA. Alves
Adrian BeckhamA. Beckham66
D
2
D
66Paul RichterP. Richter
Jonatan SchwarzJ. Schwarz73
D
3
D
68Bill ThirlwellB. Thirlwell
Rolf SassariniR. Sassarini75
D
captain4
D
68Alejandro MolownyA. Molowny
Ole Gunnar KvarmeO. Kvarme70
M
5
M
76Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison
Christian GyanC. Gyan79
M
6
M
67Nunzio CampedelliN. Campedelli
Peter LawrenceP. Lawrence67
M
7
M
69Maxence NondaM. Nonda
Mick DavisM. Davis73
M
8captain
M
73Guerino BizzarriG. Bizzarri
Jorge JesusJ. Jesus76
A
9
A
68Pedro MarcelinoP. Marcelino
Danny ElliottD. Elliott68
A
10
A
72Anselmo CudiniA. Cudini
Octavian BuscanO. Buscan87
A
11
A
73Markus WillM. Will
 
John ParkerJ. Parker59
D
12
D
35Colin ShawC. Shaw
Max DoumbiaM. Doumbia77
M
13
M
70Federico PantanoF. Pantano
Michael DuberryM. Duberry56
A
14
A
70Albrecht TurekA. Turek

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 18,227 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Port Vale and Wrexham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Carrick.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham get the match underway!
2.14
Bill Thirlwell sees Nunzio Campedelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nunzio Campedelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Will. Markus Will lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Marcelino. Pedro Marcelino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Richardur Hermannsson.
6.39
With a delightful solo run, Ole Gunnar Kvarme stretches the opposition's defence. Ole Gunnar Kvarme lofts in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Andre Alves. Excellent save.
9.37
Jonatan Schwarz kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Lawrence. Peter Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.44
Jonatan Schwarz decides to run forward with the ball. Jonatan Schwarz makes a probing pass to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.00
Pedro Marcelino catches Rolf Sassarini on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Marcelino and warns him to calm down! Rolf Sassarini stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.53
Maxence Nonda flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marcelino collects the pass. Pedro Marcelino puts a great ball through. Markus Will runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.15
Paul Richter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nunzio Campedelli. Nunzio Campedelli hits a low pass to Markus Will. Markus Will whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Marcelino. Pedro Marcelino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
24.43
Rolf Sassarini flicks a high pass forward. Mick Davis collects the pass. Mick Davis flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Jesus controls it well on his chest. Jorge Jesus puts a great ball through. Octavian Buscan runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.13
Maxence Nonda makes a probing pass to Markus Will. Markus Will sees Pedro Marcelino just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Marcelino strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.56
Peter Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.28
Nunzio Campedelli threads a neat ball through to Markus Will. Markus Will lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Marcelino. Pedro Marcelino jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Richardur Hermannsson had no chance!! Goal for Wrexham!
45.00
Rolf Sassarini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Lawrence. Peter Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale have changed their lineup with John Parker replacing Jonatan Schwarz and Max Doumbia replacing Christian Gyan. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
47.42
Max Doumbia hits a low pass to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
48.47
John Parker barges into Pedro Marcelino. John Parker is warned by the referee! Pedro Marcelino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.40
Nunzio Campedelli hits a low pass to Anselmo Cudini. Anselmo Cudini lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Marcelino. Pedro Marcelino outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.56
Alejandro Molowny threads a neat ball through to Maxence Nonda. Maxence Nonda threads the ball through to Anselmo Cudini. Anselmo Cudini shoots from long range. Solid save from Richardur Hermannsson.
55.56
Nunzio Campedelli laces a through ball forward to Anselmo Cudini. Anselmo Cudini plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Marcelino and advances towards the goal... Anselmo Cudini tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Richardur Hermannsson comfortably smothers it!
59.06
Alejandro Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nunzio Campedelli. Nunzio Campedelli passes the ball forward to Pedro Marcelino. Pedro Marcelino passes the ball forward but Anselmo Cudini is offside!
60.48
Wrexham have made a substitution with Colin Shaw replacing Nunzio Campedelli .
61.48
Max Doumbia flicks a high ball forward to Danny Elliott who takes it down. Danny Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
63.11
Adrian Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Doumbia. Max Doumbia makes a simple pass to Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Thirlwell.
65.31
Bill Thirlwell makes a beautiful solo run. Bill Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Will. Markus Will knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.48
Adrian Beckham clumsily knocks into Markus Will. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Will runs off the knock.
69.50
Mick Davis passes the ball forward to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.53
Adrian Beckham makes a probing pass to Ole Gunnar Kvarme. Ole Gunnar Kvarme flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.24
Wrexham have made a substitution with Albrecht Turek replacing Markus Will .
78.26
John Parker hits a low pass to Mick Davis. These players appear to think like one. Mick Davis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.46
Colin Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marcelino collects the pass. Pedro Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Turek. Albrecht Turek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Albrecht Turek scores for Wrexham!!
83.07
Maxence Nonda makes a probing pass to Pedro Marcelino. Pedro Marcelino edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pedro Marcelino provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Richardur Hermannsson. Excellent save.
87.14
Adrian Beckham sees Max Doumbia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Doumbia threads a neat ball through to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.22
Ole Gunnar Kvarme sees space and advances. Ole Gunnar Kvarme lofts in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Andre Alves reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
Mick Davis hits a low pass to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Wrexham
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.4%
40%
30.6%

Scorers
Octavian Buscan 15, 72
Jorge Jesus 31, 91
Pedro Marcelino 27, 38
Albrecht Turek 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Jesus of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Richardur Hermannsson (GK)
7
2.Adrian Beckham (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Jonatan Schwarz (DEF)
6
4.Rolf Sassarini (DEF)
6
5.Ole Gunnar Kvarme (MID)
7
6.Christian Gyan (MID)
6
7.Peter Lawrence (MID)
6
8.Mick Davis (MID)
7
9.Jorge Jesus (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Danny Elliott (ATT)
7
11.Octavian Buscan (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.John Parker (DEF)
6
13.Max Doumbia (MID)
6
14.Michael Duberry (ATT)
0

1.Andre Alves (GK)
6
2.Paul Richter (DEF)
6
3.Bill Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4.Alejandro Molowny (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Morrison (MID)
6
6.Nunzio Campedelli (MID)
6
7.Maxence Nonda (MID)
6
8.Guerino Bizzarri (MID)
6
9.Pedro Marcelino (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Anselmo Cudini (ATT)
6
11.Markus Will (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin Shaw (DEF)
6
13.Federico Pantano (MID)
0
14.Albrecht Turek (ATT)goal scored
7