Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0Barnsley start the match!
3.04
1-0Leonardo Marquez sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Oshadogan controls it well on his chest. Pasquale Oshadogan lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Sesay. Jacob Sesay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Darren Boertien with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
8.41
1-0Carl Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Dean holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Dean plays a one-two with Francisco Carrasco and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Dean looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.58
Niccolo Dean flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Carrasco who takes it down. Francisco Carrasco runs straight at the defence! Francisco Carrasco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Scott Kirkland gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.39
David Morrison hits a low pass to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti deftly passes the ball to Geert Boffin, releasing him through on goal. Geert Boffin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
21.51
1-0Dayo Zanetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Geert Boffin. Geert Boffin threads the ball through to Pasquale Oshadogan but he's offside!
24.12
1-0With a delightful solo run, Dayo Zanetti stretches the opposition's defence. Dayo Zanetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.15
Dave Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Carrasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Scott Kirkland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.36
1-1Francisco Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Vassell. Dave Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.49
1-1Brian Tiler catches Carl Pearce on the ankles. Brian Tiler is shown the yellow card! Carl Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.15
1-1Carl Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Carrasco collects the pass. Francisco Carrasco edges inside the box! Francisco Carrasco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Manuel Antunes, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
39.31
Alfred Murrin takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Francisco Carrasco side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Scott Kirkland manages to keep it out.
40.34
Manuel Antunes makes a probing pass to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti makes a simple pass to Geert Boffin. Geert Boffin shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
42.29
Brian Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Brown. Patrick Brown makes a probing pass to Marc Ueltschi. Marc Ueltschi plays a scrappy one-two with Geert Boffin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marc Ueltschi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Alfred Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Beckham collects the pass. Gareth Beckham edges inside the box! Gareth Beckham takes a shot at goal. Scott Kirkland comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
47.08
Manuel Antunes flicks a high ball forward to David Morrison who takes it down. David Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Sesay. Jacob Sesay threads the ball through to Dayo Zanetti but he's offside!
49.22
Bill Clapham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Granville. Stanley Granville threads the ball through to Niccolo Dean. Niccolo Dean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beckham but the linesman indicates offside!
54.28
Bill Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Moutinho passes the ball forward to Niccolo Dean. Niccolo Dean passes the ball forward but Francisco Carrasco is offside!
55.59
Brian Tiler plays the ball forward to Marc Ueltschi. Marc Ueltschi shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.42
Manuel Antunes knocks the ball forward to Geert Boffin. Geert Boffin shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
59.35
Alfred Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Dave Vassell controls it well on his chest. Dave Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Moutinho. Ricardo Moutinho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Scott Kirkland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.18
1-2Barnsley have made a substitution with Harvey Burgess replacing Francisco Carrasco .
78.21
Lomano Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Bill Clapham. Bill Clapham makes a simple pass to Ricardo Moutinho. Ricardo Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barnsley!
80.21
Barnsley have made a substitution with Nicolas Gil replacing Lomano Bellamy .
87.19
Nicolas Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Granville. Seeing a gap ahead, Stanley Granville plays the ball forward to Ricardo Moutinho. Ricardo Moutinho shoots from 20 yards. Scott Kirkland gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
89.26
Manuel Antunes makes a probing pass to Leonardo Marquez. Leonardo Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
7
2. Patrick Brown (DEF)
6
3. Brian Tiler (DEF)
6
4. Manuel Antunes (DEF)
8
5. Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
6
6. Pasquale Oshadogan (MID)
6
7. David Morrison (MID)
6
8. Dayo Zanetti (MID)
7
9. Marc Ueltschi (ATT)
6
10. Jacob Sesay (ATT)
7
11. Geert Boffin (ATT)
6
12. Isaiah Adams (ATT)
0
13. Nicolas De Souza (MID)
0
14. Craig Marshall (DEF)
0
1. Darren Boertien (GK)
6
2. Lomano Bellamy (DEF)
6
3. Stanley Granville (DEF)
6
4. Bill Clapham (DEF)
6
5. Gareth Beckham (MID)
8
6. Niccolo Dean (MID)
6
7. Alfred Murrin (MID)
6
8. Carl Pearce (MID)
7
9. Dave Vassell (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Moutinho (ATT)
9
11. Francisco Carrasco (ATT)
9
12. Nicolas Gil (DEF)
6
13. Aaron Monk (ATT)
0
14. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
6