Match Report


MillwallMillwall     Port ValePort Vale
Ben CouchBen Couch Chris Frost Chris Frost
Danny ValkD. Valk79
G
1
G
82Richardur HermannssonR. Hermannsson
Matt MatteoM. Matteo77
D
2
D
81Philipp WallnerP. Wallner
Azziz CiechelsiA. Ciechelsi72
D
3
D
73Jonatan SchwarzJ. Schwarz
Ramón SerranoR. Serrano80
D
4
D
68Oliver KauderO. Kauder
Gavin HutchisonG. Hutchison73
D
5
M
70Ole Gunnar KvarmeO. Kvarme
Mattia Di MeglioM. Di Meglio82
M
6captain
M
79Christian GyanC. Gyan
Nico VellaN. Vella87
M
captain7
M
77Max DoumbiaM. Doumbia
Sander Ten HagS. Ten Hag82
M
8
M
73Mick DavisM. Davis
Stephan AmoahS. Amoah81
A
9
A
76Jorge JesusJ. Jesus
Markus HelmerM. Helmer73
A
10
A
88Octavian BuscanO. Buscan
Piotr DeynaP. Deyna84
A
11
A
77Malte ReimersM. Reimers
 
Giampaolo AppoloniG. Appoloni73
D
12
D
66Adrian BeckhamA. Beckham
Syd FletcherS. Fletcher74
M
13
M
68Peter LawrenceP. Lawrence
Mark ZoisM. Zois77
A
14
A
68Danny ElliottD. Elliott

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 20,699 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.


0.00
Port Vale kick off and get the first half underway!
2.08
Philipp Wallner flicks a high pass forward. Christian Gyan collects the pass. Christian Gyan makes a simple pass to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers 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. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Octavian Buscan!
6.07
Christian Gyan threads a neat ball through to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.33
Azziz Ciechelsi comes in with a late challenge on Octavian Buscan. The referee calls over Azziz Ciechelsi and shows him a yellow card! Octavian Buscan stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Christian Gyan picks a pass forward to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Octavian Buscan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Danny Valk is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
12.12
Max Doumbia threads a neat ball through to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan whips in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
22.52
Mick Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan rushes past Matt Matteo! Some silky footwork from Octavian Buscan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.15
Ole Gunnar Kvarme barges into Sander Ten Hag. Ole Gunnar Kvarme is given a warning by the referee! Sander Ten Hag runs off the knock.
32.35
Max Doumbia hits a low pass to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Azziz Ciechelsi hacks Jorge Jesus from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
34.34
Gavin Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Jesus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.43
Philipp Wallner advances with the ball. Philipp Wallner sees space and advances. Philipp Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus connects with a diving header. Danny Valk gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
42.27
Sander Ten Hag sees Piotr Deyna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Piotr Deyna lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah makes a looping header on goal. Richardur Hermannsson manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall get the second half underway!
48.08
Mick Davis flicks a high pass forward. Octavian Buscan controls it well on his chest. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.12
With vision, Christian Gyan laces a weighted ball forward to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Matteo.
55.10
Nico Vella hits a low pass to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer skips past Philipp Wallner! Some good footwork from Markus Helmer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
60.51
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Adrian Beckham replacing Philipp Wallner, Peter Lawrence replacing Ole Gunnar Kvarme and Danny Elliott replacing Malte Reimers .
67.46
Christian Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Danny Elliott collects the pass. Danny Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan heads the ball goalwards. Danny Valk effortlessly punches it away to safety.
69.38
Sander Ten Hag chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
71.57
Ramón Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mattia Di Meglio. Mattia Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah rushes past Jonatan Schwarz! Stephan Amoah looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Richardur Hermannsson!
72.54
Max Doumbia hits a low pass to Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott plays a one-two with Jorge Jesus and advances towards the goal... Danny Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.02
Mattia Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Richardur Hermannsson manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.35
Max Doumbia flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Jesus collects the pass. Jorge Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott makes a deft header but is denied by Danny Valk. Excellent save.
79.09
Azziz Ciechelsi receives the ball from a throw-in from Ramón Serrano. Azziz Ciechelsi flicks a high pass forward. Sander Ten Hag controls it well on his chest. Sander Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward. Piotr Deyna controls it well on his chest. Piotr Deyna rushes past Jonatan Schwarz! Piotr Deyna looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Richardur Hermannsson.
80.14
Corner kick to Millwall. Sander Ten Hag chips it to the near post. Christian Gyan jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
83.28
Max Doumbia threads a neat ball through to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.51
Azziz Ciechelsi hits a low pass to Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag sees a break and surges forward. Sander Ten Hag shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.15
Jonatan Schwarz makes a simple pass to Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan makes a simple pass to Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Azziz Ciechelsi.
87.25
Showing composure, Nico Vella plays the ball forward to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Richardur Hermannsson manages to gather it easily.
89.23
Mattia Di Meglio knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Richardur Hermannsson smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Millwall

Port Vale
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
38.6%
40%
21.4%

Scorers
Octavian Buscan 2
Jorge Jesus 6
Danny Elliott 73

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

Match Ratings
1.Danny Valk (GK)
7
2.Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Azziz Ciechelsi (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Ramón Serrano (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Hutchison (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Mattia Di Meglio (MID)
6
7.Nico Vella (MID)
6
8.Sander Ten Hag (MID)
6
9.Stephan Amoah (ATT)
6
10.Markus Helmer (ATT)
6
11.Piotr Deyna (ATT)
6
 
12.Giampaolo Appoloni (DEF)
0
13.Syd Fletcher (MID)
0
14.Mark Zois (ATT)
0

1.Richardur Hermannsson (GK)
8
2.Philipp Wallner (DEF)
7
3.Jonatan Schwarz (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Kauder (DEF)
6
5.Ole Gunnar Kvarme (MID)
5
6.Christian Gyan (MID)
7
7.Max Doumbia (MID)
6
8.Mick Davis (MID)
6
9.Jorge Jesus (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Octavian Buscan (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Malte Reimers (ATT)
7
 
12.Adrian Beckham (DEF)
6
13.Peter Lawrence (MID)
6
14.Danny Elliott (ATT)goal scored
8