Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jeffers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jeffers.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off the first half!
2.57
0-0Frank Oakley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Barton. Simon Barton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Kayis but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.09
Ole Gunnar Kvarme takes it forward alone. Ole Gunnar Kvarme knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Malte Reimers is offside!
12.26
0-0Christian Gyan threads the ball through to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.14
0-0Steve Sturridge threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Nwakire. Seeing a gap ahead, Oluwashegun Nwakire plays the ball forward to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis skips past Jonatan Schwarz! Alpay Kayis tries a spectacular strike. Richardur Hermannsson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
16.19
Jonatan Schwarz knocks the ball forward to Max Doumbia. Max Doumbia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan whips in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Stefan Trinchera didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.58
0-0Frank Oakley knocks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Nwakire. Oluwashegun Nwakire threads a neat ball through to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.15
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.05
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Sheringham plays the ball forward to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stanley Fenton scores for Manchester United!!
24.53
Without breaking stride, Liam Barry plays the ball forward to Simon Barton. Simon Barton makes a simple pass to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Richardur Hermannsson gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
28.44
Simon Barton knocks the ball forward to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.49
Jonatan Schwarz threads a neat ball through to Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan hits a low pass to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Barry.
38.36
Stuart Brighton knocks the ball forward to Oluwashegun Nwakire. Oluwashegun Nwakire chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes makes a deft header but somehow Richardur Hermannsson manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale have changed their lineup with Pietro Passoni replacing Max Doumbia and Mehamha Murati replacing Octavian Buscan. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. The Port Vale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Port Vale kick off and get the second half underway!
49.19
Christian Gyan passes the ball forward to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
53.48
With some swift thinking, Christian Gyan plays the ball forward to Mehamha Murati. Mehamha Murati makes a defence splitting pass to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Stefan Trinchera. What a save!
55.34
Ole Gunnar Kvarme hits a low pass to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Stefan Trinchera!
59.16
Christian Gyan hits a low pass to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Stefan Trinchera!
60.05
0-1Port Vale have made a substitution with Adrian Beckham replacing Philipp Wallner .Manchester United have made a substitution with Torsten Jahn replacing Alpay Kayis .
61.12
Liam Barry flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Sheringham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Sheringham picks a pass forward to Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Richardur Hermannsson. What a save!
63.17
Christian Gyan knocks the ball forward to Mehamha Murati. Mehamha Murati whips in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
69.19
Simon Barton passes the ball forward to Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn runs straight at the defence! Torsten Jahn takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.54
Oliver Kauder kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Gunnar Kvarme. Ole Gunnar Kvarme flicks a high ball forward to Malte Reimers who takes it down. Malte Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus makes a looping header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Stefan Trinchera keeps it out!
73.53
Christian Gyan threads a neat ball through to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Stefan Trinchera is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
77.11
0-1Mehamha Murati comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Brighton. The referee calls over Mehamha Murati and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Brighton stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.08
Pietro Passoni flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Jesus who gracefully takes it down. Jorge Jesus runs straight at the defence! Jorge Jesus tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Stefan Trinchera!
87.57
Adrian Beckham barges into Eddie Sheringham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Oliver Kauder chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Trinchera who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
25.6%
39.7%
34.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Trinchera of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richardur Hermannsson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Philipp Wallner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonatan Schwarz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Kauder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Max Doumbia (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ole Gunnar Kvarme (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Christian Gyan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mick Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Jesus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Octavian Buscan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Malte Reimers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adrian Beckham (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 13. | Pietro Passoni (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mehamha Murati (ATT) | | 5 |
| 1. | Stefan Trinchera (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Frank Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Brighton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Liam Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Sturridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oluwashegun Nwakire (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Barton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eddie Sheringham (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Diogo Nunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alpay Kayis (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Stanley Fenton (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Stefan Lurling (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Iwan Hermans (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Torsten Jahn (ATT) | 6 | |