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 host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 10,915 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
The pitch is in great condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town start the match!
3.54
0-0Brian Tiler threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Marquez. Leonardo Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.13
0-0Linus Völler makes a simple pass to Cesare Susic. Cesare Susic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.23
1-0Leonardo Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, David Morrison. David Morrison changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Morrison cuts inside the box! David Morrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.12
1-0Scott Meiklejohn barges into Arno Wieczorek. Scott Meiklejohn is shown the yellow card! Arno Wieczorek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.24
Dayo Zanetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza cuts inside the box! Nicolas De Souza comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
14.23
1-0David Morrison receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicolas De Souza. David Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn plays a one-two with David Morrison and rushes in on goal... Scott Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but somehow Scott Kirkland manages to keep it out.
15.18
Brian Tiler runs forward with the ball. Brian Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Platt. Neil Platt shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
16.02
Richard Gemmell darts forward. Richard Gemmell shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
18.55
1-0Adrian Guzzo hacks Fausto Circati from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fausto Circati grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.55
1-0Free kick to Shrewsbury Town just outside the area...
20.51
Cesare Susic takes a long run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
21.44
Adrian Guzzo runs forward with the ball. Adrian Guzzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards David Morrison. David Morrison shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Scott Kirkland is on top of it.
22.23
Adrian Guzzo flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Zanetti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dayo Zanetti plays a quick one-two with Nicolas De Souza and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dayo Zanetti provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.18
Arno Wieczorek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Völler. Linus Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Fernando Loureiro.
29.36
1-0Linus Völler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Neil Platt gets to the ball and clears it up field.
30.34
Neil Platt makes an attacking run forward. Neil Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.51
Cesare Susic threads the ball through to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
33.54
Brian Tiler sees Scott Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.17
Dayo Zanetti catches Arno Wieczorek on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Wieczorek carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.46
JŸrgen Piket makes a strong solo run forward. JŸrgen Piket brings the ball forward. JŸrgen Piket lofts in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
2-0David Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zonneveld but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
55.04
Leonardo Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza makes a simple pass to Neil Platt. Neil Platt shoots from 20 yards but Scott Kirkland is on top of it.
57.40
Linus Völler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.37
2-0Port Vale have made a substitution with Patrick Mowbray replacing Nicolas De Souza .
61.38
2-0Leonardo Marquez comes in with a late challenge on JŸrgen Piket. The referee brings Leonardo Marquez to one side and gives him a warning! JŸrgen Piket runs off the knock.
63.11
Leonardo Marquez sees Dayo Zanetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dayo Zanetti threads a neat ball through to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Scott Kirkland manages to gather it easily.
66.01
David Morrison comes in with a late challenge on John Van Der Meyde. David Morrison is given a warning by the referee! John Van Der Meyde carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.29
Richard Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Linus Völler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Völler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Tiler.
69.18
Leonardo Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti flicks a high ball forward to Giovanni Zonneveld who takes it down. Giovanni Zonneveld lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.59
Fausto Circati clumsily knocks into Patrick Brown. The referee warns Fausto Circati to calm down! Patrick Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.27
Linus Völler flicks a high pass forward to Fausto Circati who brings the ball under control. Fausto Circati makes a probing pass between the defence to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.31
Dayo Zanetti threads a neat ball through to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Mowbray. With a superhuman jump, Patrick Mowbray connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.23
Richard Gemmell hits a low pass to Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.14
Patrick Brown threads the ball through to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti threads a neat ball through to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by JŸrgen Piket.
87.00
Dayo Zanetti knocks the ball forward to Patrick Mowbray. Patrick Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giovanni Zonneveld!
90.00
Dayo Zanetti knocks the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
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. Patrick Brown (DEF)
6
3. Brian Tiler (DEF)
6
4. Adrian Guzzo (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
7
6. David Morrison (MID)
8
7. Dayo Zanetti (MID)
6
8. Nicolas De Souza (MID)
6
9. Giovanni Zonneveld (ATT)
9
10. Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
8
11. Neil Platt (ATT)
7
12. Craig Marshall (DEF)
0
13. Patrick Mowbray (MID)
8
14. Ciro Colasante (ATT)
0
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
7
2. JŸrgen Piket (DEF)
6
3. Arno Wieczorek (DEF)
6
4. John Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
5. Morris Cooper (MID)
6
6. Cesare Susic (MID)
6
7. Richard Gemmell (MID)
6
8. Linus Völler (MID)
6
9. Fausto Circati (ATT)
6
10. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
7
11. Spencer Sinclair (ATT)
6
12. Syd Marsden (GK)
0
13. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
0
14. Ivan Carter (ATT)
0