Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Darren CogginsDarren Coggins Computer Player Computer Player
Gregorio MarcosG. Marcos55
G
1
G
44Francisco CarvalhoF. Carvalho
Andy TelferA. Telfer49
D
2
D
52Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell
Adam GoodwinA. Goodwin45
D
3
D
47Arno RöhnerA. Röhner
Bill BaileyB. Bailey57
D
4captain
D
46Julian DeanJ. Dean
Bruno SantosB. Santos48
D
5
D
44Albrecht KöllerA. Köller
Nick PlowrightN. Plowright43
M
6
M
55Andy KirklandA. Kirkland
Samir MasurS. Masur54
M
7
M
53David MüllerD. Müller
Arthur RipleyA. Ripley57
M
8
M
50Nicholas PearceN. Pearce
Danijel PardeilhanD. Pardeilhan54
M
9
A
61Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua
Carl JohnsonC. Johnson55
A
captain10
A
60Jody BrownJ. Brown
Michael WardM. Ward56
A
11
A
51Morris FinneyM. Finney
 
Torsten HamannT. Hamann52
A
12
M
50Eddy BallarinE. Ballarin
Titus PattersonT. Patterson43
A
13
M
48Carl GranvilleC. Granville
Alun PallisterA. Pallister37
D
14
M
48Frederico AntunesF. Antunes

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,828 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off!
2.30
Samir Masur runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samir Masur lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
3.09
Nick Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Carl Johnson who takes it down. Carl Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
4.28
Albrecht Köller kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.17
With vision, Arthur Ripley plays the ball forward to Samir Masur. Samir Masur whips in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.20
Nicholas Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Lua-Lua collects the pass. Nicky Lua-Lua finds some space and shoots from distance. Gregorio Marcos easily gets down and covers it.
20.38
Arthur Ripley flicks a high pass forward to Carl Johnson who brings the ball under control. Carl Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
21.44
Albrecht Köller breaks forward. Albrecht Köller runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Albrecht Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Brown. Jody Brown finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield United!
26.13
Gary Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Jody Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jody Brown makes a probing pass to Morris Finney but he's offside!
27.31
David Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney flicks the ball with his head. Morris Finney scores for Sheffield United!!
32.52
Albrecht Köller comes in with a late challenge on Carl Johnson. The referee warns Albrecht Köller to calm down! Carl Johnson runs off the knock.
36.31
Morris Finney flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Eddy Ballarin replacing Nicholas Pearce. Port Vale switch their attack play to Shoot From Distance and their overall play to Attacking. Sheffield United switch their midfield play to Keep Possession and their attack play to Cross Balls and their overall play to Counter Attack.

45.00
Port Vale kick off!
47.05
Michael Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
51.10
Michael Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.47
Eddy Ballarin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddy Ballarin lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Brown. Jody Brown makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
55.44
Danijel Pardeilhan threads a neat ball through to Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright shoots from long range. Francisco Carvalho gets down and covers it.
63.26
Bill Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Samir Masur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Masur shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.18
Andy Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Eddy Ballarin. Eddy Ballarin lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Gregorio Marcos. Excellent save.
67.01
Bill Bailey makes a probing pass to Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Ward. Michael Ward knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
69.40
Eddy Ballarin threads a neat ball through to Jody Brown. Jody Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.56
Nick Plowright threads a neat ball through to Michael Ward. Michael Ward shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.05
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Alun Pallister replacing Carl Johnson, Titus Patterson replacing Arthur Ripley and Torsten Hamann replacing Andy Telfer .
81.35
Torsten Hamann runs forward with the ball. Torsten Hamann plays the ball forward to Alun Pallister. Alun Pallister finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
84.50
Adam Goodwin hits a low pass to Alun Pallister. Alun Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Michael Ward collects the pass. Michael Ward shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
89.18
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Sheffield United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
24.3%
48.6%
27%

Scorers
Jody Brown 21
Morris Finney 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Morris Finney of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Gregorio Marcos (GK)
7
2.Andy Telfer (DEF)
6
3.Adam Goodwin (DEF)
6
4.Bill Bailey (DEF)
6
5.Bruno Santos (DEF)
6
6.Nick Plowright (MID)
6
7.Samir Masur (MID)
7
8.Arthur Ripley (MID)
6
9.Danijel Pardeilhan (MID)
6
10.Carl Johnson (ATT)
6
11.Michael Ward (ATT)
6
 
12.Torsten Hamann (ATT)
6
13.Titus Patterson (ATT)
6
14.Alun Pallister (DEF)
6

1.Francisco Carvalho (GK)
6
2.Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Arno Röhner (DEF)
6
4.Julian Dean (DEF)
6
5.Albrecht Köller (DEF)
8
6.Andy Kirkland (MID)
7
7.David Müller (MID)
7
8.Nicholas Pearce (MID)
7
9.Nicky Lua-Lua (ATT)
6
10.Jody Brown (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Morris Finney (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Eddy Ballarin (MID)
7
13.Carl Granville (MID)
0
14.Frederico Antunes (MID)
0