Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,610 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the match underway!
3.01
0-0Bruno Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright passes the ball forward to Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.53
1-0Adrian Eustace passes the ball forward to Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.35
Andy Telfer makes a strong solo run forward. Andy Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Johnson who brings the ball under control. Eoin Johnson shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.04
Adrian Eustace decides to run forward with the ball. Adrian Eustace shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
15.23
1-0Scott Jess clumsily knocks into Bruno Santos. The referee calls over Scott Jess and shows him a yellow card! Bruno Santos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.48
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Danijel Pardeilhan plays the ball forward to Nigel Jacobs. Nigel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
20.20
1-0Des Burbage threads a neat ball through to Ruby Cloarec. Ruby Cloarec lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Eustace. Adrian Eustace flicks the ball with his head but somehow Gregorio Marcos manages to keep it out.
21.10
Des Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Telfer.
24.25
1-0With a delightful solo run, Adrian Eustace stretches the opposition's defence. Adrian Eustace passes the ball forward but Scott Jess is offside!
28.06
Bill Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Santos. Bruno Santos sees Eoin Johnson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Alan Howells had no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
39.09
Des Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Scott Jess. Scott Jess finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
47.55
Peter Ferdinand powers a long ball forward. Adrian Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
48.35
Eoin Johnson flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Jacobs who takes it down. Nigel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martial Trivino.
49.29
Nigel Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.27
Peter Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward to Colin Benjamin who brings the ball under control. Colin Benjamin passes the ball forward to Scott Jess. Scott Jess plays a one-two with Colin Benjamin and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Scott Jess provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.47
Bill Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright makes a beautiful solo run. Nick Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
65.51
Nick Plowright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Ward. Michael Ward knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Darren Wiltord plays the ball forward to Nigel Jacobs. Nigel Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Michael Ward. Michael Ward knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
72.27
2-1Michael Ward comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Pascual. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Pascual runs off the knock.
77.47
2-1Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Alun Pallister replacing Eoin Johnson, Torsten Hamann replacing Danijel Pardeilhan and Carl Johnson replacing Andy Telfer .
89.47
Peter Ferdinand makes an attacking run forward. Peter Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Benjamin of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alan Howells (GK)
6
2. Jeroen Maris (DEF)
6
3. Peter Ferdinand (DEF)
7
4. Martial Trivino (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio Pascual (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Vassell (MID)
6
7. Des Burbage (MID)
6
8. Adrian Eustace (MID)
8
9. Ruby Cloarec (MID)
6
10. Scott Jess (ATT)
8
11. Colin Benjamin (ATT)
9
12. Nwankwo Dublin (ATT)
0
13. Pedro Torres (ATT)
0
14. Aaron Hamilton (ATT)
0
1. Gregorio Marcos (GK)
6
2. Andy Telfer (DEF)
7
3. Bill Bailey (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Santos (DEF)
6
5. Darren Wiltord (DEF)
6
6. Nigel Jacobs (MID)
6
7. Nick Plowright (MID)
7
8. Danijel Pardeilhan (MID)
6
9. Arthur Ripley (MID)
6
10. Eoin Johnson (ATT)
7
11. Michael Ward (ATT)
7
12. Carl Johnson (ATT)
6
13. Torsten Hamann (ATT)
6
14. Alun Pallister (DEF)
6