Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Steve Bullock | Steve Bullock | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Dale Shaw | D. Shaw |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Vitor Sousa | V. Sousa | |||||||||
| Gavin Powell | G. Powell | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Des Craddock | D. Craddock | |||||||||
| Peter Redknapp | P. Redknapp | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Kemal Thompson | K. Thompson | |||||||||
| Pascal Graf | P. Graf |  | 64 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 62 | | Aaron Galli | A. Galli | ||||||||
| Richard Lineker | R. Lineker | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Ruel Mcgreal | R. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Cesar Pinto | C. Pinto | | 39 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Jonathan Mendonca | J. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Mamadou Shakpoke | M. Shakpoke |  | 51 | M | | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Jon Peckham | J. Peckham | ||||||||
| Matthew Haynes | M. Haynes | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Joe Deane | J. Deane | |||||||||
| Ian Hurst | I. Hurst | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Norman Standing | N. Standing | |||||||||
| Glynn Wallwork | G. Wallwork | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Edward Power | E. Power | |||||||||
| Gavin Bloomer | G. Bloomer | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Alan Benali | A. Benali | |||||||||
| Nicolas Cano | N. Cano |  | 43 | D | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Craig Clapham | C. Clapham | |||||||||
| Wouter Nok | W. Nok |  | 40 | M | | 13 | | D | 52 | | Peter Barry | P. Barry | |||||||||
| Andy McGrory | A. McGrory |  | 41 | A | | 14 | | G | 52 | | Ledley Edwards | L. Edwards | |||||||||
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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 Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,324 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
2.14
0-0Mamadou Shakpoke decides to run forward with the ball. Mamadou Shakpoke runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mamadou Shakpoke provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.06
0-0Richard Lineker threads a neat ball through to Mamadou Shakpoke. Mamadou Shakpoke flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Wallwork collects the pass. Glynn Wallwork makes a pass forward but Gavin Bloomer is yards offside!
4.54
0-0Richard Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Mamadou Shakpoke collects the pass. Mamadou Shakpoke makes an attacking run forward. Mamadou Shakpoke shoots from long range. Vitor Sousa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
6.42
Joe Deane makes a probing pass to Alan Benali. Alan Benali shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dale Shaw manages to gather it effortlessly.
10.03
Jonathan Mendonca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.15
Jonathan Mendonca makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
14.35
0-0Mamadou Shakpoke comes in with a late challenge on Jon Peckham. Mamadou Shakpoke is given a warning by the referee! Jon Peckham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.33
Matthew Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork edges inside the box! Glynn Wallwork strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Vitor Sousa is on top of it.
18.53
0-0Ruel Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca passes the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
21.05
Cesar Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Wallwork. With a superhuman jump, Glynn Wallwork connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Vitor Sousa is on top of it.
27.57
Joe Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
28.17
Jon Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Benali. Alan Benali plays a one-two with Norman Standing and rushes in on goal... Alan Benali takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.19
Jon Peckham makes an attacking run forward. Jon Peckham shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.28
Joe Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from long range but it is miles over!
38.32
Des Craddock makes a probing pass to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca sees Alan Benali in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Benali finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.10
Ruel Mcgreal boots it upfield. Alan Benali shoots from long range. Dale Shaw gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
44.53
Joe Deane makes a probing pass to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from distance. Dale Shaw gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off!
48.05
Cesar Pinto threads a neat ball through to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst plays a quick one-two with Glynn Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Ian Hurst shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.33
Matthew Haynes knocks the ball forward to Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
54.12
Aaron Galli flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Mendonca collects the pass. Jonathan Mendonca darts forward. Jonathan Mendonca shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
55.36
Mamadou Shakpoke hits a low pass to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst makes a probing pass to Glynn Wallwork but he's offside!
59.39
Des Craddock hits a low pass to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Powell.
60.55
0-0Port Vale have made a substitution with Andy McGrory replacing Glynn Wallwork .Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Peter Barry replacing Norman Standing and Ledley Edwards replacing Jon Peckham .
66.41
Joe Deane flicks a high pass forward. Peter Barry controls it well on his chest. Peter Barry lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Benali. Alan Benali flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.33
Jonathan Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.21
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Edward Power .
83.51
Matthew Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Ian Hurst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Hurst rushes past Des Craddock! Ian Hurst shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
84.05
Cesar Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst plays a quick one-two with Andy McGrory and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Ian Hurst provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
85.32
Mamadou Shakpoke hits a low pass to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst knocks the ball forward to Andy McGrory but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.14
Cesar Pinto makes a simple pass to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst threads the ball through to Andy McGrory but he's offside!
89.26
Jonathan Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Alan Benali. Alan Benali shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Mendonca of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dale Shaw (GK)
8
2. Gavin Powell (DEF)
6
3. Peter Redknapp (DEF)
7
4. Pascal Graf (DEF)
6
5. Richard Lineker (DEF)
7
6. Cesar Pinto (MID)
8
7. Mamadou Shakpoke (MID)
9
8. Matthew Haynes (MID)
7
9. Ian Hurst (ATT)
7
10. Glynn Wallwork (ATT)
7
11. Gavin Bloomer (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Cano (DEF)
0
13. Wouter Nok (MID)
0
14. Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
1. Vitor Sousa (GK)
8
2. Des Craddock (DEF)
6
3. Kemal Thompson (DEF)
6
4. Aaron Galli (DEF)
6
5. Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Mendonca (MID)
9
7. Jon Peckham (MID)
7
8. Joe Deane (MID)
8
9. Norman Standing (ATT)
6
10. Edward Power (ATT)
6
11. Alan Benali (ATT)
7
12. Craig Clapham (MID)
6
13. Peter Barry (DEF)
6
14. Ledley Edwards (GK)
6