Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Chris FrostChris Frost Computer Player Computer Player
Richardur HermannssonR. Hermannsson82
G
1
G
66Nicky MossN. Moss
Philipp WallnerP. Wallner81
D
2
D
69Lomano DoddL. Dodd
Jonatan SchwarzJ. Schwarz73
D
3captain
D
68Mauricio FiorettiM. Fioretti
Oliver KauderO. Kauder68
D
4
D
66Roland LangR. Lang
Ole Gunnar KvarmeO. Kvarme70
M
5
M
75Jose LopesJ. Lopes
Christian GyanC. Gyan79
M
captain6
M
73Sjaak VeldmanS. Veldman
Max DoumbiaM. Doumbia77
M
7
M
73Dave DarwinkelD. Darwinkel
Mick DavisM. Davis73
M
8
M
69Carmine AltomareC. Altomare
Jorge JesusJ. Jesus76
A
9
A
66Tommaso CavalloT. Cavallo
Octavian BuscanO. Buscan88
A
10
A
66David McStayD. McStay
Malte ReimersM. Reimers77
A
11
A
65Nicola Carlo ZauriN. Zauri
 
Adrian BeckhamA. Beckham66
D
12
D
65Alex MasonA. Mason
Peter LawrenceP. Lawrence68
M
13
A
64John ElliottJ. Elliott
Danny ElliottD. Elliott68
A
14
D
58Pedro VarelaP. Varela

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 19,005 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Port Vale and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.


0.00
The first half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
2.58
Mick Davis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.30
Christian Gyan sees Jorge Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Nicky Moss.
9.21
Corner kick to Port Vale. Christian Gyan chips it out wide. Philipp Wallner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.32
Sjaak Veldman makes an attacking run forward. Sjaak Veldman knocks the ball forward to David McStay but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.25
Jonatan Schwarz sees Christian Gyan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Gyan plays the ball forward to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.51
Octavian Buscan barges into Roland Lang. The referee brings Octavian Buscan to one side and gives him a warning! Roland Lang hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.36
Philipp Wallner knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Kvarme. Ole Gunnar Kvarme knocks the ball forward to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus shoots from long range but it is miles over!
32.00
Max Doumbia plays the ball forward to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus makes a looping header on goal but Roland Lang is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
33.20
Sjaak Veldman receives the ball from a throw-in from Dave Darwinkel. Sjaak Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Tommaso Cavallo collects the pass. Tommaso Cavallo makes a pass forward but David McStay makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
34.45
Carmine Altomare barges into Christian Gyan. Carmine Altomare is given a warning by the referee! Christian Gyan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.16
Christian Gyan chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Nicky Moss picks it out of the air!
38.59
Christian Gyan threads a neat ball through to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roland Lang.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday get the second half underway!
47.47
Oliver Kauder threads the ball through to Max Doumbia. Max Doumbia threads a neat ball through to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers shoots from outside the area but is denied by Nicky Moss. Excellent save.
48.01
Carmine Altomare plays the ball forward to Tommaso Cavallo. Tommaso Cavallo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.42
Max Doumbia sees Malte Reimers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malte Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Nicky Moss.
50.31
Christian Gyan takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Carmine Altomare gets to the ball and clears it up field.
51.38
Dave Darwinkel hits a low pass to Tommaso Cavallo. Tommaso Cavallo plays a one-two with David McStay and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Tommaso Cavallo provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Jonatan Schwarz!
53.03
Sjaak Veldman makes an attacking run forward. Sjaak Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Tommaso Cavallo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tommaso Cavallo shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
54.45
Sjaak Veldman barges into Max Doumbia. Sjaak Veldman is warned by the referee! Max Doumbia stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Ole Gunnar Kvarme plays the ball forward to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Mauricio Fioretti comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Jesus. Penalty not given!!
57.21
Sjaak Veldman makes a probing pass to David McStay. David McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Nicola Carlo Zauri and advances towards the goal... David McStay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but Jonatan Schwarz blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
59.49
Dave Darwinkel flicks a high ball forward to Tommaso Cavallo who takes it down. Tommaso Cavallo plays a quick one-two with Nicola Carlo Zauri and rushes in on goal... Tommaso Cavallo shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
60.44
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Adrian Beckham replacing Philipp Wallner, Peter Lawrence replacing Max Doumbia and Danny Elliott replacing Jorge Jesus .Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Pedro Varela replacing Tommaso Cavallo .
65.32
Christian Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Octavian Buscan controls it well on his chest. Octavian Buscan makes a pass forward but Danny Elliott makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
66.33
Christian Gyan knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.27
Peter Lawrence takes it forward alone. Peter Lawrence plays a quick one-two with Danny Elliott and rushes in on goal... Peter Lawrence looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Roland Lang.
71.10
Jonatan Schwarz flicks a high pass forward. Christian Gyan controls it well on his chest. Christian Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Malte Reimers collects the pass. Malte Reimers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roland Lang.
72.34
Jose Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Zauri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola Carlo Zauri shoots from long range but is denied by Richardur Hermannsson. Excellent save.
73.07
Dave Darwinkel threads a neat ball through to Pedro Varela. Pedro Varela shoots from outside the area but is denied by Richardur Hermannsson. Excellent save.
75.47
Christian Gyan knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
77.25
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Alex Mason replacing Lomano Dodd .
79.02
Dave Darwinkel flicks a high ball forward to David McStay who takes it down. David McStay makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
87.00
With vision, Jose Lopes plays the ball forward to David McStay. David McStay shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Adrian Beckham threads a neat ball through to Mick Davis. Mick Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Mason.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%

Scorers
Octavian Buscan 3, 66

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

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

1.Nicky Moss (GK)
7
2.Lomano Dodd (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Fioretti (DEF)
6
4.Roland Lang (DEF)
6
5.Jose Lopes (MID)
6
6.Sjaak Veldman (MID)
7
7.Dave Darwinkel (MID)
7
8.Carmine Altomare (MID)
6
9.Tommaso Cavallo (ATT)
6
10.David McStay (ATT)
6
11.Nicola Carlo Zauri (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Mason (DEF)
6
13.John Elliott (ATT)
0
14.Pedro Varela (DEF)
6