Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 11,516 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United get the match underway!
2.06
0-0David Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan runs straight at the defence! Pasquale Oshadogan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.26
0-0Without breaking stride, Sandro Inzaghi plays the ball forward to Brian Tiler. Brian Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, David Morrison. David Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Shaw.
4.56
0-0Sandro Inzaghi kicks a strong pass forward to David Morrison. David Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Platt. Neil Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Danny Defoe.
9.03
1-0Nicolas De Souza knocks the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Neil Platt. Neil Platt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.12
Scott Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fernandes. Nuno Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Pierre Tapella controls it well on his chest. Pierre Tapella lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
20.01
Lomano Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Pierre Tapella who takes it down. Pierre Tapella shoots from 25 yards. Fernando Loureiro gets down and covers it.
26.41
David Morrison plays the ball forward to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
33.47
John Shaw runs forward with the ball. John Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Marquez.
34.28
1-0Adrian Guzzo comes in with a late challenge on Pierre Tapella. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pierre Tapella gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.35
Pasquale Oshadogan threads a neat ball through to Neil Platt. Neil Platt knocks in a cross ball towards David Morrison. David Morrison outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
42.03
Sandro Inzaghi passes the ball forward to Brian Tiler. Brian Tiler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Tiler threads a neat, attacking ball through to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Port Vale kick off!
49.43
Pasquale Oshadogan makes a probing pass to Neil Platt. Neil Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.32
David Morrison makes a probing pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
57.47
3-0Scott Meiklejohn hacks Lomano Fletcher from behind! The referee calls over Scott Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Lomano Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.08
3-0Leeds United have made 3 substitutions with Henry Myers replacing Jean-Paul Van Ede, Juan Bautista Paz replacing Nuno Fernandes and Jacques Casanova replacing Stan Mercer .
67.44
Leonardo Marquez passes the ball forward to David Morrison. David Morrison threads a neat ball through to Neil Platt. Neil Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Shaw.
69.27
Nicolas De Souza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas De Souza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.05
Pasquale Oshadogan clumsily knocks into Scott Sherwood. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.28
Juan Bautista Paz makes a probing pass to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova hits a low pass to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.48
Brian Tiler passes the ball forward to Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan hits a low pass to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Danny Defoe.
76.29
3-0Corner kick to Port Vale. Pasquale Oshadogan plays it out to the edge of the box. John Shaw reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.28
3-0Lomano Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova plays the ball forward to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Pierre Tapella provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Adrian Guzzo's outstretched leg.
78.44
Sandro Inzaghi threads a neat ball through to Adrian Guzzo. Adrian Guzzo darts forward. Adrian Guzzo knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld beats his man to it with a header. Danny Defoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.07
Nicolas De Souza chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Shaw.
84.29
David Morrison sees a break and surges forward. David Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
87.49
4-0Scott Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Neil Platt. Neil Platt lofts in a cross ball towards David Morrison. John Shaw barges into David Morrison. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
89.23
Juan Bautista Paz plays the ball forward to Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Guzzo.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Neil Platt 9 Giovanni Zonneveld 42, 78 Scott Meiklejohn 49 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni Zonneveld of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fernando Loureiro (GK)
6
2. Adrian Guzzo (DEF)
6
3. Sandro Inzaghi (DEF)
6
4. Brian Tiler (DEF)
7
5. Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas De Souza (MID)
7
7. Pasquale Oshadogan (MID)
6
8. David Morrison (MID)
7
9. Giovanni Zonneveld (ATT)
9
10. Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
8
11. Neil Platt (ATT)
9
12. Yuri Cauet (DEF)
0
13. Patrick Mowbray (MID)
0
14. Losseni Yeboah (DEF)
0
1. Danny Defoe (GK)
6
2. John Shaw (DEF)
6
3. Scott Sherwood (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
5. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
6
6. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
7. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
6
8. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
6
9. Nuno Fernandes (MID)
6
10. Pierre Tapella (ATT)
6
11. Stan Mercer (ATT)
6
12. Henry Myers (ATT)
6
13. Juan Bautista Paz (ATT)
6
14. Jacques Casanova (ATT)
6