Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Sunderland | Sunderland | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Antonio Binotto | A. Binotto |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Jason Craddock | J. Craddock | |||||||||
| Bojan Dahlin | B. Dahlin |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Salvatore Boksic | S. Boksic | |||||||||
| Richard Carrick | R. Carrick | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Gerardo Alfaro | G. Alfaro | |||||||||
| Isaiah Maclean | I. Maclean | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Carlton Robinson | C. Robinson | |||||||||
| Chris Kahn | C. Kahn | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Adam Craddock | A. Craddock | |||||||||
| Frode Berg | F. Berg |  | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Alistair Cadamarteri | A. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Kelvin Bridges | K. Bridges | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Yori Nanami | Y. Nanami | |||||||||
| Carlton Carrick | C. Carrick | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | James Platt | J. Platt | |||||||||
| Anthony Edwards | A. Edwards | | 69 | A | | 9 | | M | 61 | | Eoin Izzet | E. Izzet | |||||||||
| Marcos Gomez | M. Gomez |  | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Kieron Flintlock | K. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Eddie Williamson | E. Williamson | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Graham Seaman | G. Seaman | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 8,494 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sunderland get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Salvatore Boksic knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Izzet. Eoin Izzet passes the ball forward to Graham Seaman. Graham Seaman shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.12
Alistair Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Seaman. Graham Seaman takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.11
Kelvin Bridges makes a simple pass to Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez goes all the way! Marcos Gomez tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
26.28
0-0James Platt sees a break and surges forward. James Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Carrick.
27.14
0-0Chris Kahn threads the ball through to Frode Berg. Frode Berg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Williamson. Eddie Williamson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jason Craddock manages to gather it comfortably.
28.43
Carlton Carrick decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Carrick makes a simple pass to Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.21
Gerardo Alfaro knocks the ball forward to Yori Nanami. Yori Nanami makes a simple pass to Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.30
0-0Marcos Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Gerardo Alfaro. The referee calls over Marcos Gomez and warns him to calm down! Gerardo Alfaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.13
0-0Kelvin Bridges comes in with a late challenge on Yori Nanami. Kelvin Bridges is given a warning by the referee! Yori Nanami gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.13
Gerardo Alfaro chips the ball to his team mate, James Platt. James Platt brings the ball forward. James Platt shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Antonio Binotto manages to gather it comfortably.
44.12
1-0Kelvin Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez flicks the ball 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!
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
47.06
Yori Nanami threads the ball through to Graham Seaman. Graham Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.07
James Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Seaman. Graham Seaman shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.51
Kelvin Bridges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Jason Craddock manages to keep it out.
63.15
Salvatore Boksic kicks a strong pass forward to James Platt. James Platt surges forward with the ball. James Platt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.31
Carlton Robinson makes a probing pass to Yori Nanami. Yori Nanami makes a beautiful solo run. Yori Nanami shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.04
Carlton Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
77.18
Yori Nanami flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Seaman. Graham Seaman heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.07
Carlton Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
81.24
Richard Carrick sees a break and surges forward. Richard Carrick sees space and advances. Richard Carrick goes all the way! Richard Carrick tries a spectacular strike. Jason Craddock easily smothers it.
84.14
Frode Berg passes the ball forward to Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.50
Kelvin Bridges knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Williamson. Eddie Williamson takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.54
Yori Nanami sees space and advances. Yori Nanami plays a perfect one-two with Graham Seaman and rushes in on goal... Yori Nanami takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Possession
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Scorers
| Marcos Gomez 44 |