Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Huddersfield Town | Huddersfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Steve Bullock | Steve Bullock | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Dale Shaw | D. Shaw |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Teddy Wallwork | T. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Peter Redknapp | P. Redknapp | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Arno Reimers | A. Reimers | |||||||||
| Ruuben Brander | R. Brander |  | 66 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 55 | | Ben Shields | B. Shields | ||||||||
| Rio Edwards | R. Edwards | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Norman Cutler | N. Cutler | |||||||||
| Mamadou Shakpoke | M. Shakpoke |  | 51 | M | | 5 | | M | 60 | | Del Shilton | D. Shilton | |||||||||
| Abel Rego | A. Rego |  | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Malcolm Mckay | M. Mckay | |||||||||
| Richard Mckay | R. Mckay | | 56 | M | | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Lomano Edworthy | L. Edworthy | ||||||||
| Steve Fox | S. Fox | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Antonio Rego | A. Rego | |||||||||
| Ian Hurst | I. Hurst | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Jacob Anderton | J. Anderton | |||||||||
| Rafael Campos | R. Campos | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Fredrik Nicholls | F. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Simon Midgley | S. Midgley | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Daniele Vieira | D. Vieira | |||||||||
| Richard Lineker | R. Lineker | | 42 | D | | 12 | | D | 45 | | Alfred Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Mark Crooks | M. Crooks | | 41 | M | | 13 | | G | 45 | | Daniel Best | D. Best | |||||||||
| Gavin Bloomer | G. Bloomer | | 43 | A | | 14 | | D | 44 | | Emile Collymore | E. Collymore | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 4,567 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Port Vale and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Port Vale and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.
0.00
0-0Huddersfield Town kick off the first half!
3.16
0-1Lomano Edworthy passes the ball forward to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton plays a scrappy one-two with Daniele Vieira and advances towards the goal... Jacob Anderton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.34
0-1Malcolm Mckay comes in with a late challenge on Steve Fox. The referee warns Malcolm Mckay to calm down! Steve Fox stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.05
18.39
1-1Lomano Edworthy threads the ball through to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.36
Ian Hurst clumsily knocks into Arno Reimers. Ian Hurst is warned by the referee! Arno Reimers runs off the knock.
22.28
1-1Del Shilton sees Daniele Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniele Vieira shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Dale Shaw. Excellent save.
26.13
Lomano Edworthy threads the ball through to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dale Shaw.
27.18
Del Shilton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Dale Shaw drops low and scoops up the ball.
28.11
1-1Norman Cutler advances with the ball. Norman Cutler threads the ball through to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from long range but it is miles over!
30.05
Richard Mckay flicks a high pass forward to Simon Midgley who brings the ball under control. Simon Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Wallwork who gathers it comfortably.
32.38
Ben Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Shilton. Del Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Vieira controls it well on his chest. Daniele Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Dale Shaw had no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
36.16
1-2Richard Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley edges inside the box! Ben Shields catches Simon Midgley on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
39.35
With a delightful solo run, Abel Rego stretches the opposition's defence. Abel Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
42.15
Abel Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos whips in a cross ball towards Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley makes a looping header on goal. Teddy Wallwork manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Huddersfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Port Vale kick off!
47.01
Peter Redknapp passes the ball forward to Richard Mckay. Richard Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley rushes past Ben Shields! Simon Midgley strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.04
2-2Abel Rego threads a neat ball through to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Midgley but he's offside!
53.33
2-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
54.38
Ruuben Brander flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mckay controls it well on his chest. Richard Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Campos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Teddy Wallwork.
55.34
Mamadou Shakpoke sees Rafael Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.07
With great vision, Peter Redknapp plays the ball forward to Abel Rego. Abel Rego flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Campos easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.48
Peter Redknapp passes the ball forward to Abel Rego. Abel Rego threads the ball through to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley threads the ball through to Ian Hurst but he's offside!
60.26
2-2Port Vale have made a substitution with Gavin Bloomer replacing Rafael Campos .
61.29
Ruuben Brander decides to run forward with the ball. Ruuben Brander chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst makes a probing pass to Gavin Bloomer but he's offside!
63.38
2-2Del Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Peter Redknapp is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
69.45
Ben Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay sees a break and surges forward. Malcolm Mckay plays a one-two with Daniele Vieira and advances towards the goal... Malcolm Mckay comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Dale Shaw has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.20
Norman Cutler knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Edworthy. Lomano Edworthy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
75.24
2-3Ian Hurst hacks Arno Reimers from behind! The referee calls over Ian Hurst and shows him a yellow card! Arno Reimers stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.48
Ruuben Brander deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Rego. Abel Rego makes a beautiful solo run. Abel Rego advances inside the box! Abel Rego comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.42
Abel Rego hacks Lomano Edworthy from behind! The referee brings Abel Rego to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Edworthy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dale Shaw (GK)
7
2. Peter Redknapp (DEF)
7
3. Ruuben Brander (DEF)
7
4. Rio Edwards (DEF)
6
5. Mamadou Shakpoke (MID)
6
6. Abel Rego (MID)
9
7. Richard Mckay (MID)
6
8. Steve Fox (MID)
6
9. Ian Hurst (ATT)
7
10. Rafael Campos (ATT)
6
11. Simon Midgley (ATT)
8
12. Richard Lineker (DEF)
0
13. Mark Crooks (MID)
0
14. Gavin Bloomer (ATT)
6
1. Teddy Wallwork (GK)
6
2. Arno Reimers (DEF)
6
3. Ben Shields (DEF)
6
4. Norman Cutler (DEF)
6
5. Del Shilton (MID)
6
6. Malcolm Mckay (MID)
8
7. Lomano Edworthy (MID)
6
8. Antonio Rego (MID)
6
9. Jacob Anderton (ATT)
8
10. Fredrik Nicholls (ATT)
7
11. Daniele Vieira (ATT)
8
12. Alfred Smith (DEF)
0
13. Daniel Best (GK)
0
14. Emile Collymore (DEF)
0