Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 4,459 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday get the match underway!
14.56
0-0Ben Standing makes a probing pass to Brendan Weir. Brendan Weir advances with the ball. Brendan Weir shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.30
0-0Stephen Lowe makes a simple pass to Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gareth Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
18.46
0-0Jakob Vogel makes a simple pass to Marco Arce. Marco Arce chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague shoots from long range but Gareth Burbage is on top of it.
20.18
0-0Johan Ferri catches Jeffrey Van Bommel on the ankles. Johan Ferri is warned by the referee! Jeffrey Van Bommel carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.04
Ben Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Ferri. Johan Ferri knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jarmo Forsstrom who gathers it comfortably.
22.08
Roberto Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeffrey Van Bommel. Jeffrey Van Bommel makes a probing pass to Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.21
Brendan Weir knocks the ball forward to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.03
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.11
Stephen Lowe flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Gareth Burbage.
28.44
Stephen Lowe makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.44
Richard Lawton knocks the ball to his team mate, Johan Ferri. Johan Ferri makes a probing pass to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.46
Alan Hulme kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Peters. Jonathan Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.11
Jakob Vogel decides to run forward with the ball. Jakob Vogel passes the ball forward to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.34
Johan Ferri sees space and advances. Johan Ferri goes all the way! Johan Ferri takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
0-0Johan Ferri hacks Jeffrey Van Bommel from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jeffrey Van Bommel runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
47.45
Johan Ferri makes a simple pass to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Blanco.
48.08
Jonathan Peters makes a probing pass to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.18
Jakob Vogel knocks the ball forward to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui rockets a shot on goal but Gareth Burbage is on top of it.
59.22
Marco Arce kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gareth Burbage manages to gather it comfortably.
63.32
Brendan Weir makes a probing pass to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dan Nielsen.
65.10
Jakob Vogel kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Arce. Marco Arce decides to run forward with the ball. Marco Arce finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
78.33
Ben Standing makes a probing pass to Brendan Weir. Brendan Weir makes a simple pass to Marc Bridge. Marc Bridge shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.05
Jeffrey Van Bommel threads the ball through to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.27
Marco Arce chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Hulme.
87.31
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
26.9%
44.9%
28.2%