Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!

2.12 0-0

Ivan Potts catches Sandro Inzaghi on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivan Potts and shows him a yellow card! Sandro Inzaghi carries on, but is struggling a bit.

3.42 0-1

Mervin Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Best. Tim Best shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield United!

8.20 0-1

Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Sol Williamson. Sol Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

9.49 0-1

Pasquale Oshadogan makes a beautiful solo run. Pasquale Oshadogan lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Platt. Neil Platt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Felipe Cruz gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!

12.00 0-1

Mervin Makin pushes up the pitch. Mervin Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Best. Tim Best shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Loureiro comfortably smothers it!

14.51 0-1

Sol Williamson catches Brian Tiler on the ankles. The referee brings Sol Williamson to one side and gives him a warning! Brian Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

16.43 0-1

Giovanni Zonneveld hacks Cameron Levesque from behind! The referee calls over Giovanni Zonneveld and shows him a yellow card! Cameron Levesque stretches but gets up unharmed.

21.08 0-1

David Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas De Souza collects the pass. Nicolas De Souza lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!

22.12 0-1

Patrick Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld makes a probing pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. Felipe Cruz gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!

24.09 0-1

Alejandro Kiko surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Tim Best. Tim Best rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!

26.19 0-1

Mervin Makin flicks a high pass forward to Tim Best who brings the ball under control. Tim Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

28.58 0-1

Sandro Inzaghi hits a low pass to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Neil Platt and rushes in on goal... Scott Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

33.58 0-2

Gianni Pergolizzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Best. Tim Best plays a quick one-two with Sol Williamson and rushes in on goal... Tim Best cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

36.20 0-2

David Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Stuart.

45.00 0-2

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 0-2

The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!

48.46 0-2

Sandro Inzaghi threads a neat ball through to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Platt. Neil Platt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Felipe Cruz!

49.16 0-2

Nicolas De Souza chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld whips in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn directs the ball goalwards with his head but Felipe Cruz reads it well. Good keeping!

51.08 0-2

Alejandro Kiko passes the ball forward to Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro plays a quick one-two with Sol Williamson and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Monteiro tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

53.13 0-2

Sandro Inzaghi catches Tim Best on the ankles. The referee warns Sandro Inzaghi to calm down! Tim Best stretches but gets up unharmed.

54.11 0-2

Cristiano Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Marquez. Cristiano Monteiro is given a warning by the referee! Leonardo Marquez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

57.11 0-2

Eddie Stuart threads a neat ball through to Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts flicks a high ball forward to Sol Williamson who takes it down. Sol Williamson runs straight at the defence! Sol Williamson tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!

59.05 0-2

Brian Tiler runs forward with the ball. Brian Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

60.13 0-2

Port Vale have made a substitution with Dayo Zanetti replacing Nicolas De Souza .

63.25 0-2

Leonardo Marquez plays the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Cruz who gathers it comfortably.

66.55 0-2

Dayo Zanetti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dayo Zanetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

71.09 0-2

Brian Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianni Pergolizzi.

73.42 0-3

Ivan Potts flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Kiko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Kiko passes the ball forward to Tim Best. Tim Best rushes past Leonardo Marquez! Tim Best muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Fernando Loureiro, sees it late!! Goal for Sheffield United! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!

77.33 1-3

Sandro Inzaghi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Morrison. David Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Platt. Neil Platt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!

81.20 1-3

Pasquale Oshadogan flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Zonneveld controls it well on his chest. Giovanni Zonneveld whips in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. With a superhuman jump, Scott Meiklejohn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Felipe Cruz.

82.33 1-3

David Morrison takes a quick corner, playing it short to Brian Tiler. Brian Tiler chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Giovanni Zonneveld shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!

84.06 1-3

Scott Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Neil Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!

87.40 1-3

Cristiano Monteiro makes a probing pass to Tim Best. Tim Best threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sol Williamson. Sol Williamson takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!

89.14 1-3

David Morrison hits a low pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan powers a header at goal. Felipe Cruz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.

90.00 1-3

Pasquale Oshadogan knocks the ball to his team mate, David Morrison. David Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!

90.00 1-3

The referee blows for full-time