Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 9,592 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the match underway!
2.37
0-0Leonardo Romero flicks a high pass forward to Gerard Giresse who brings the ball under control. Gerard Giresse threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dario Simeone. Carlos Dario Simeone whips in a cross ball towards Calebe Eriberto. Calebe Eriberto fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Rafael Pulido is on top of it.
6.59
1-0Ighli Scarpi kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Giresse. Gerard Giresse threads the ball through to Carlos Dario Simeone. Carlos Dario Simeone makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gerard Giresse. Gerard Giresse tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.37
Ray Sbrizzo threads a neat ball through to Michael Peckham. Michael Peckham tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
12.52
Carlos Dario Simeone makes a simple pass to Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
15.40
Shaun Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Sbrizzo. Ray Sbrizzo chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez advances inside the box! Adolfo Suarez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.25
Adolfo Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Logan Ferrari who takes it down. Logan Ferrari knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gilles Eadie!
24.18
1-2Logan Ferrari knocks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.04
Nico Vogel makes a probing pass to Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gerard Giresse. Some good footwork from Gerard Giresse provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
30.14
1-2Calebe Eriberto clumsily knocks into Ray Sbrizzo. The referee calls over Calebe Eriberto and shows him a yellow card! Ray Sbrizzo runs off the knock.
33.48
Shaun Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez sees space and advances. Adolfo Suarez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Adolfo Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
34.31
Pasquale Vecchiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.02
Shaun Elliott darts forward. Shaun Elliott hits a low pass to Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola lofts in a cross ball towards Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Logan Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Suarez makes a probing pass between the defence to Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colchester United players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Colchester United kick off!
53.39
Leonardo Romero makes a beautiful solo run. With some swift thinking, Leonardo Romero plays the ball forward to Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Potts and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nico Vogel strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.38
2-3Port Vale have made a substitution with Martin Munoz replacing Ray Sbrizzo .
61.41
Gerard Giresse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Fresi. Rodolfo Fresi shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Rafael Pulido.
62.33
2-3Nico Vogel takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Lukas Madrid takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.42
Gerard Giresse brings the ball forward. Gerard Giresse shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Rafael Pulido!
73.50
2-3Michael Peckham makes a probing pass to Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola knocks in a cross ball towards Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reactions from Leonardo Romero blocks the shot!
75.21
Warren Wetherall takes a long throw-in. Michael Peckham sees a break and surges forward. Michael Peckham makes a simple pass, allowing Adolfo Suarez to run into the box. Some good footwork from Adolfo Suarez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Caballero manages to gather it.
77.39
Port Vale have made a substitution with Dave Pearce replacing Gilles Eadie .
84.12
2-3Calebe Eriberto clumsily knocks into Michael Peckham. Calebe Eriberto is given a warning by the referee! Michael Peckham runs off the knock.
85.01
Ighli Scarpi sees space and advances. Ighli Scarpi threads the ball through to Gerard Giresse. Gerard Giresse shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
87.08
Gerard Giresse takes it forward alone. Gerard Giresse shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
89.49
Shaun Cort flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Vecchiola collects the pass. Pasquale Vecchiola takes it forward alone. Pasquale Vecchiola shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Dave Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola cuts inside the box! Pasquale Vecchiola shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
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
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pasquale Vecchiola of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Caballero (GK)
7
2. Ighli Scarpi (DEF)
6
3. Lukas Madrid (DEF)
6
4. Des Clemence (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Romero (DEF)
6
6. Carlos Dario Simeone (MID)
6
7. Gerard Giresse (MID)
8
8. Nico Vogel (ATT)
7
9. Rodolfo Fresi (MID)
6
10. Calebe Eriberto (ATT)
5
11. Marcus Potts (ATT)
6
12. Mauricio Cortes (DEF)
0
13. Gavin Gordon (DEF)
0
14. Mamadou Boumnijel (ATT)
0
1. Rafael Pulido (GK)
7
2. Shaun Cort (DEF)
6
3. Shaun Elliott (DEF)
6
4. Dean Oliver (DEF)
6
5. Warren Wetherall (DEF)
6
6. Pasquale Vecchiola (MID)
9
7. Ray Sbrizzo (MID)
6
8. Michael Peckham (MID)
7
9. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
9
10. Gilles Eadie (ATT)
7
11. Logan Ferrari (ATT)
8
12. Graham Green (DEF)
0
13. Martin Munoz (MID)
6
14. Dave Pearce (ATT)
6