Match Report
| Sheffield Wednesday | Sheffield Wednesday |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alan Howells | A. Howells |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 |  | Gregorio Marcos | G. Marcos | |||||||||
| Jeroen Maris | J. Maris |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Bill Bailey | B. Bailey | |||||||||
| George Wilcox | G. Wilcox | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 |  | Andy Telfer | A. Telfer | |||||||||
| Martial Trivino | M. Trivino |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Julian Carter | J. Carter | |||||||||
| Eugenio Pascual | E. Pascual | | 54 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Darren Wiltord | D. Wiltord | ||||||||
| Jonathan Grimandi | J. Grimandi | | 63 | M | | 6 | | D | 45 | | Adam Goodwin | A. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Daniel Vassell | D. Vassell | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Arthur Ripley | A. Ripley | |||||||||
| Sylvain Peckham | S. Peckham | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Kevin Henderson | K. Henderson | |||||||||
| Des Burbage | D. Burbage | | 50 | M | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Nigel Jacobs | N. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Scott Jess | S. Jess | | 64 | A | | 10 | | | A | 55 | | Michael Ward | M. Ward | ||||||||
| Nwankwo Dublin | N. Dublin | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Carl Johnson | C. Johnson | |||||||||
| Pedro Torres | P. Torres | | 54 | A | | 12 | | G | 50 | | Tony Howells | T. Howells | |||||||||
| Aaron Hamilton | A. Hamilton | | 52 | A | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Les Vassell | L. Vassell | |||||||||
| Eddie McManaman | E. McManaman | | 49 | G | | 14 | | M | 43 | | Nick Plowright | N. Plowright | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,113 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield Wednesday are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
4.14
0-0Nigel Jacobs threads the ball through to Michael Ward. Michael Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Ripley. Eugenio Pascual barges into Arthur Ripley. Penalty not given!!
6.54
0-0Nigel Jacobs surges forward with the ball. Nigel Jacobs plays a one-two with Carl Johnson and advances towards the goal... Nigel Jacobs side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.19
0-0Sylvain Peckham flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Grimandi who takes it down. Jonathan Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Wiltord.
20.37
0-0Nwankwo Dublin comes in with a late challenge on Carl Johnson. The referee calls over Nwankwo Dublin and shows him a yellow card! Carl Johnson stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.48
George Wilcox kicks a strong pass forward to Jeroen Maris. Jeroen Maris makes an attacking run forward. Jeroen Maris whips in a cross ball towards Scott Jess. Scott Jess gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
22.47
1-0George Wilcox decides to run forward with the ball. George Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Grimandi. Jonathan Grimandi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.34
1-0Daniel Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Grimandi. With some swift thinking, Jonathan Grimandi plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin puts a great ball through. Scott Jess runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.32
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.31
With a delightful solo run, Sylvain Peckham stretches the opposition's defence. Sylvain Peckham advances inside the box! Sylvain Peckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
44.48
Daniel Vassell hits a low pass to Scott Jess. Scott Jess shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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
Port Vale kick off!
51.05
1-0Martial Trivino flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Gregorio Marcos.
52.48
1-0It's a corner kick. Sylvain Peckham loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Jonathan Grimandi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
55.32
1-0George Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Carl Johnson. George Wilcox is given a warning by the referee! Carl Johnson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.10
Scott Jess comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Ripley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Ripley stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.48
Daniel Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Grimandi. Jonathan Grimandi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.40
Eugenio Pascual pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eugenio Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Grimandi. Jonathan Grimandi lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.28
Sheffield Wednesday are in full control of this game.
77.42
2-0Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Nick Plowright replacing Michael Ward, Les Vassell replacing Kevin Henderson and Tony Howells replacing Bill Bailey .
83.56
Jeroen Maris sees Nwankwo Dublin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Wiltord.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jonathan Grimandi 22, 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Grimandi of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alan Howells (GK)
6
2. Jeroen Maris (DEF)
7
3. George Wilcox (DEF)
7
4. Martial Trivino (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio Pascual (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Grimandi (MID)
9
7. Daniel Vassell (MID)
7
8. Sylvain Peckham (MID)
7
9. Des Burbage (MID)
6
10. Scott Jess (ATT)
6
11. Nwankwo Dublin (ATT)
7
12. Pedro Torres (ATT)
0
13. Aaron Hamilton (ATT)
0
14. Eddie McManaman (GK)
0
1. Gregorio Marcos (GK)
6
2. Bill Bailey (DEF)
6
3. Andy Telfer (DEF)
6
4. Julian Carter (DEF)
6
5. Darren Wiltord (DEF)
6
6. Adam Goodwin (DEF)
6
7. Arthur Ripley (MID)
6
8. Kevin Henderson (MID)
6
9. Nigel Jacobs (MID)
8
10. Michael Ward (ATT)
6
11. Carl Johnson (ATT)
6
12. Tony Howells (GK)
6
13. Les Vassell (ATT)
6
14. Nick Plowright (MID)
6