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 Oxford United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Port Vale and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Port Vale and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
2.15
0-0Duncan Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui whips in a cross ball towards Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jurek Deyna.
8.11
David Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Jurek Deyna.
10.12
0-0Paul Hulme flicks a high pass forward to Meziane Boukrami who brings the ball under control. Meziane Boukrami flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Granville collects the pass. Ralph Granville runs straight at the defence! Ralph Granville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.27
Meziane Boukrami threads a neat ball through to Eric Götz. Eric Götz runs straight at the defence! Eric Götz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Scott Kirkland effortlessly gets down and covers it.
16.16
0-0Younès Zeroual makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Pastor. Jose Fortes Pastor flicks the ball to his team mate, Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.39
Meziane Boukrami hits a low pass to Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville threads a neat ball through to Eric Götz. Eric Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.04
Antonio Quaresma makes a simple pass to Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville shoots from 25 yards. Scott Kirkland effortlessly gets down and covers it.
24.13
0-1Paul Hulme sees Ralph Granville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ralph Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt runs straight at the defence! Aaron Grantt shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.56
Meziane Boukrami brings the ball forward. Meziane Boukrami knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giorgio Vergassola.
30.07
Leonardo Marquez sees Dayo Zanetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dayo Zanetti knocks the ball forward to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jurek Deyna.
33.42
Saïd Ferhaoui knocks the ball forward to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti skips past Wayne Hapgood! Dayo Zanetti tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
36.58
David Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare lofts in a cross ball towards David Morrison. David Morrison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.50
Dayo Zanetti hits a low pass to Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hopkin. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Hopkin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.48
1-1Ralph Granville kicks a strong pass forward to Meziane Boukrami. Meziane Boukrami threads the ball through to Eric Götz but he's offside!
45.00
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
48.06
Saïd Ferhaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare threads the ball through to Nicholas Brooking but he's offside!
53.29
Paul Hulme kicks a strong pass forward to David Milligan. David Milligan puts a great ball through. Ralph Granville races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
54.09
Leonardo Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare flicks a high pass forward. David Morrison collects the pass. David Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance. Jurek Deyna gets down and covers it.
59.31
Antonio Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.47
1-1Oxford United have made 2 substitutions with Nahuel Davis replacing Eric Götz and Eben Nyarko replacing David Milligan .
63.03
Dayo Zanetti makes a probing pass to Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.08
David Morrison hits a low pass to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
73.19
With great vision, Paul Hulme plays the ball forward to Wayne Hapgood. Wayne Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Davis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nahuel Davis skips past Jose Fortes Pastor! Nahuel Davis rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.12
Leonardo Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui threads a neat ball through to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Jurek Deyna effortlessly smothers it!
79.27
Jose Fortes Pastor makes a probing pass to David Morrison. David Morrison makes a beautiful solo run. David Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Hulme.
84.55
Antonio Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Eben Nyarko. Eben Nyarko directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.49
Dayo Zanetti flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Deyna who gathers it comfortably.
89.36
Antonio Quaresma makes a probing pass to Nahuel Davis. Nahuel Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Pastor.
90.00
Meziane Boukrami controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eben Nyarko. Eben Nyarko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily 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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2. Giorgio Vergassola (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Pastor (DEF)
6
4. Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
6
5. Younès Zeroual (DEF)
6
6. David Morrison (MID)
9
7. Saïd Ferhaoui (MID)
7
8. Dayo Zanetti (MID)
7
9. Adriano De Cesare (ATT)
9
10. Nicholas Brooking (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Hopkin (ATT)
6
12. Marcos Gainza (ATT)
0
13. Chris Summerbee (DEF)
0
14. Yuri Cauet (DEF)
0
1. Jurek Deyna (GK)
8
2. Wayne Hapgood (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Nappi (DEF)
6
4. Paul Hulme (DEF)
7
5. Mohammed Lawal (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
6
7. Ralph Granville (MID)
7
8. Meziane Boukrami (MID)
7
9. Aaron Grantt (ATT)
8
10. Eric Götz (ATT)
6
11. David Milligan (ATT)
6
12. Matt Strachan (DEF)
0
13. Nahuel Davis (ATT)
6
14. Eben Nyarko (GK)
6