Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Port Vale and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Port Vale and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Steve Sherwood sees space and advances. Steve Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.06
0-0Nick Allman chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Duberry. Dennis Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin makes a probing pass to Arthur Higginbotham but he's offside!
6.40
Steve Sherwood kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann makes a probing pass to Emile Benali. Emile Benali rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
10.03
0-0Danny Bastin clumsily knocks into Isaiah Atherton. The referee calls over Danny Bastin and warns him to calm down! Isaiah Atherton stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.55
Stanley Dixon knocks the ball forward to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann plays a perfect one-two with Emile Benali and rushes in on goal... Scott Mccann rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.48
0-0Nick Allman sees space and advances. Nick Allman makes a probing pass to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.11
Brian Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Isaiah Atherton.
22.25
Adrian Draper makes a beautiful solo run. Adrian Draper shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.01
Stanley Dixon chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Edworthy who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Nick Allman makes a simple pass to Adrian Draper. Adrian Draper brings the ball forward. Adrian Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
48.29
0-0Ian Bower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Dixon. Stanley Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gavin Edworthy manages to keep it out.
51.54
Stanley Dixon knocks the ball forward to Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.55
Adrian Draper knocks the ball forward to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Higginbotham but he's offside!
63.22
Nick Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Draper. Adrian Draper makes a simple pass to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Brand who gathers it comfortably.
69.04
0-0Cambridge United are easily keeping Port Vale at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
71.01
Steve Sherwood hacks Adrian Draper from behind! The referee calls over Steve Sherwood and warns him to calm down! Adrian Draper stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.03
Emile Benali catches Nick Allman on the ankles. Emile Benali is warned by the referee! Nick Allman runs off the knock.
87.11
Malcolm Insley clumsily knocks into Steve Sherwood. The referee calls over Malcolm Insley and warns him to calm down! Steve Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.35
Stanley Dixon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali goes all the way! Emile Benali rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
26%
49.4%
24.7%