Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 18,940 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Port Vale are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Mettomo.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the match!
2.15
Christian Gyan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Nicky Moss is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.22
Sjaak Veldman makes a simple pass to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira shoots from outside the area but Richardur Hermannsson reads it well. Superb keeping!
16.43
Philipp Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Davis. Mick Davis sees Octavian Buscan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. With a superhuman jump, Malte Reimers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Nicky Moss picks it out of the air!
18.42
Carmine Altomare flicks a high ball forward to Hassan Kachloul who takes it down. Hassan Kachloul knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Wallner.
20.44
Lomano Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Carmine Altomare. Carmine Altomare decides to run forward with the ball. Carmine Altomare sees Nicola Carlo Zauri just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Nicola Carlo Zauri provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.44
Lomano Dodd knocks the ball forward to Jose Lopes. Jose Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri runs straight at the defence! Nicola Carlo Zauri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.48
Jonatan Schwarz flicks a high pass forward to Christian Gyan who brings the ball under control. What teamwork. Christian Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
27.58
Max Doumbia flicks a high pass forward. Octavian Buscan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.32
With great vision, Carmine Altomare plays the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri edges inside the box! Nicola Carlo Zauri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Richardur Hermannsson smothers it!
33.41
Jonatan Schwarz passes the ball forward to Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Malte Reimers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Octavian Buscan!
40.45
Philipp Wallner brings the ball forward. Philipp Wallner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Port Vale kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Philipp Wallner clumsily knocks into Hassan Kachloul. Philipp Wallner is warned by the referee! Hassan Kachloul stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.33
Mick Davis brings the ball forward. Mick Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Nicky Moss. What a save!
51.06
Philipp Wallner surges forward with the ball. Philipp Wallner makes a beautiful solo run. Philipp Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.26
Rolf Sassarini flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Kvarme holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Gunnar Kvarme flicks a high pass forward to Danny Elliott who brings the ball under control. Danny Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.54
Jose Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri knocks the ball to his team mate, Hassan Kachloul. Hassan Kachloul comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Richardur Hermannsson is on top of it.
60.12
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Adrian Beckham replacing Rolf Sassarini, Trevor Thatcher replacing Ole Gunnar Kvarme and Michael Duberry replacing Danny Elliott .
65.47
Michael Duberry comes in with a high challenge, catching Mauricio Fioretti with his studs. Michael Duberry is shown the red card!! Mauricio Fioretti runs off the knock.
73.28
Roland Lang knocks the ball forward to Carmine Altomare. Carmine Altomare flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira powers a header at goal but is denied by Adrian Beckham. Excellent block.
75.03
Dave Darwinkel flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Hassan Kachloul. With a superhuman jump, Hassan Kachloul connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
77.39
Mauricio Fioretti threads a neat ball through to Jose Lopes. Jose Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri cuts inside the box! Nicola Carlo Zauri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
78.12
Christian Gyan flicks the ball to his team mate, Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.32
Mauricio Fioretti passes the ball forward to Jose Lopes. Jose Lopes advances with the ball. Jose Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
85.14
Lomano Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Dave Darwinkel controls it well on his chest. Dave Darwinkel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Daniel Moreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
87.31
Sjaak Veldman chips the ball to his team mate, Hassan Kachloul. Hassan Kachloul controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Richardur Hermannsson comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
Christian Gyan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christian Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
26%
41.6%
32.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Octavian Buscan of Port Vale

Match Ratings