Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,273 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Thompson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Thompson.
0.00
0-0Port Vale get the match underway!
3.20
0-0Frederico Barros flicks a high ball forward to Albert Torres who takes it down. Albert Torres shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.13
0-0George Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scowcroft collects the pass. Simon Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy shoots from 20 yards but somehow Emile Williams manages to keep it out.
10.38
Jason Pearson passes the ball forward to Thierry Cole. Thierry Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.10
Alcaly Camara threads a neat ball through to Luke Sherwood. Luke Sherwood shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Adam Wise!
15.56
Martin Newton flicks a high ball forward to Albert Torres who takes it down. Albert Torres shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
16.48
Martin Newton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Lowe. Oleg Lowe shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Adam Wise!
18.16
1-0Simon Scowcroft brings the ball forward. Simon Scowcroft plays a scrappy one-two with Thierry Cole and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Simon Scowcroft provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's there!! Emile Williams has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.17
With some swift thinking, Martin Newton plays the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.21
1-0Frederico Barros darts forward. Frederico Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Wise who gathers it comfortably.
27.16
Martin Newton threads a neat ball through to Luke Sherwood. Luke Sherwood shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Adam Wise smothers it!
30.34
1-0Albert Torres clumsily knocks into Richard Wallwork. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Wallwork stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.47
George Haynes hacks Luke Sherwood from behind! The referee calls over George Haynes and shows him a yellow card! Luke Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.05
Richard Wallwork brings the ball forward. Richard Wallwork makes a probing pass to Thierry Cole. Thierry Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy beats his man to it with a header. Greg Edworthy scores for Port Vale!!
42.33
Corentin Gouamene makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alcaly Camara. Alcaly Camara flicks a high pass forward. Luke Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Sherwood shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Martin Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Lowe. Oleg Lowe tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Adam Wise effortlessly smothers it!
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
49.55
Jason Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Des Shearer. Des Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
54.07
Jason Pearson makes a probing pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Des Shearer. Des Shearer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.51
Simon Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Cole. Thierry Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Ward. Harvey Ward is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.57
Frederico Barros makes a probing pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Albert Torres provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.04
Corentin Gouamene hits a low pass to Alcaly Camara. Alcaly Camara flicks a high ball forward to Albert Torres who takes it down. Albert Torres shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.35
Devanir Rouxel comes in with a late challenge on Des Shearer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Des Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.54
Alcaly Camara sees Oleg Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Lowe shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
69.28
Alcaly Camara sees space and advances. Alcaly Camara tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.13
2-0Port Vale have made 2 substitutions with John Montague replacing Simon Scowcroft and Alistair Jeffers replacing Harvey Ward .Leeds United have made 3 substitutions with Gill Bonazzoli replacing Corentin Gouamene, Chris Lampard replacing Frederico Barros and Daniel Del Sol replacing Oleg Lowe .
78.22
Thierry Croft launches a long ball forward. Des Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alistair Jeffers scores for Port Vale!!
81.44
Jason Pearson flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Cole who brings the ball under control. Thierry Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Williams who gathers it comfortably.
83.54
Alcaly Camara flicks a high ball forward to Luke Sherwood who takes it down. Luke Sherwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
84.42
Thierry Croft threads a neat ball through to John Montague. John Montague makes a simple pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
85.33
3-0Albert Torres comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Bailey. Albert Torres is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Bailey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Wise (GK)
8
2. Thierry Croft (DEF)
6
3. Richard Wallwork (DEF)
6
4. George Haynes (DEF)
5
5. Alberto Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Simon Scowcroft (MID)
9
7. Jason Pearson (MID)
7
8. Des Shearer (ATT)
7
9. Greg Edworthy (ATT)
8
10. Harvey Ward (ATT)
6
11. Thierry Cole (ATT)
8
12. Paul Law (DEF)
0
13. John Montague (MID)
6
14. Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
8
1. Emile Williams (GK)
6
2. Corentin Gouamene (DEF)
6
3. Devanir Rouxel (DEF)
5
4. James Maclean (DEF)
6
5. Frederico Barros (MID)
6
6. Alcaly Camara (MID)
7
7. Martin Newton (MID)
7
8. Stan Bastin (MID)
6
9. Luke Sherwood (ATT)
6
10. Albert Torres (ATT)
5
11. Oleg Lowe (ATT)
6
12. Gill Bonazzoli (MID)
6
13. Chris Lampard (MID)
6
14. Daniel Del Sol (ATT)
6