Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play Crewe Alexandra in this league cup game. A crowd of 8,348 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Weir.
The pitch is in great condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Weir.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
4.49
0-0Mike Draper knocks the ball forward to Dennis Pearson. Dennis Pearson shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.08
Enrique Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Alberto Summerbee. Alberto Summerbee knocks the ball forward, putting Robert Simonsen through on goal. Robert Simonsen tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.09
0-0Dennis Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Olivi collects the pass. Aldo Olivi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Fernandez.
15.23
0-0Niccolo Greening takes a quick throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, Michael Peckham plays the ball forward to Robert Simonsen. Robert Simonsen runs straight at the defence! Carl Brooking catches Robert Simonsen on the ankles. Robert Simonsen appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
24.48
0-0Ian Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Mike Draper. Mike Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi cuts inside the box! Aldo Olivi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rafael Pulido gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
30.06
Robert Simonsen decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Simonsen shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Paul Greaves!
36.05
0-0Michael Peckham sees space and advances. Michael Peckham makes a probing pass to Oliver Linke but he's offside!
38.35
With some swift thinking, Carl Brooking plays the ball forward to Adam Goldberg. Adam Goldberg runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adam Goldberg shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
39.32
0-0Graham Green comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Ripley. The referee calls over Graham Green and warns him to calm down! Nigel Ripley runs off the knock.
39.32
Free kick to Crewe Alexandra just outside the area...
42.51
0-1Nick Grimandi takes a cautious run up and strikes the ball directly at the wall. The ball somehow squirms its way through. Rafael Pulido is stood helpless as the ball is deflected into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
51.12
Niccolo Greening flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Linke collects the pass. Oliver Linke rushes past Dennis Gerrard! Some good footwork from Oliver Linke provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.29
Dean Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Wetherall. Warren Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Linke. Oliver Linke whips in a cross ball towards Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.11
0-1Port Vale have made 2 substitutions with Shaun Elliott replacing Graham Green and Ray Sbrizzo replacing Alberto Summerbee .
69.04
0-1Niccolo Greening hits a low pass to Warren Wetherall. Warren Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Simonsen. Robert Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Dennis Gerrard blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
72.54
Shaun Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Oliver. Dean Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Peckham. Michael Peckham plays a quick one-two with Robert Simonsen and rushes in on goal... Michael Peckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
77.47
Port Vale have made a substitution with Adolfo Suarez replacing Dave Pearce .
79.18
Warren Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Michael Peckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Peckham picks a pass forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Linke but he's offside!
84.34
Warren Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Michael Peckham. Michael Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Simonsen. Robert Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Linke but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.53
Nigel Ripley threads the ball through to Dennis Pearson. Dennis Pearson cuts inside the box! Dennis Pearson shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his 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 Dennis Pearson of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Pulido (GK)
6
2. Enrique Fernandez (DEF)
7
3. Graham Green (DEF)
5
4. Dean Oliver (DEF)
8
5. Warren Wetherall (DEF)
7
6. Niccolo Greening (MID)
6
7. Michael Peckham (MID)
8
8. Alberto Summerbee (MID)
6
9. Oliver Linke (ATT)
7
10. Dave Pearce (ATT)
6
11. Robert Simonsen (ATT)
8
12. Shaun Elliott (DEF)
6
13. Ray Sbrizzo (MID)
6
14. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
6
1. Paul Greaves (GK)
6
2. Dennis Gerrard (DEF)
6
3. Carl Brooking (DEF)
7
4. James Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Ian Kirkland (DEF)
6
6. Nick Grimandi (MID)
6
7. Adam Goldberg (ATT)
6
8. Nigel Ripley (ATT)
7
9. Mike Draper (MID)
6
10. Aldo Olivi (ATT)
7
11. Dennis Pearson (ATT)
9
12. Craig Keane (ATT)
0
13. Giuseppe Borios (ATT)
0
14. George Galli (GK)
0