Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Steve BullockSteve Bullock Computer Player Computer Player
Isaiah RodgersI. Rodgers59
G
1
G
55Dean GoldbergD. Goldberg
Gavin PowellG. Powell50
D
2
D
56Kelvin PearceK. Pearce
Peter RedknappP. Redknapp54
D
3
D
55Cristiano MonteiroC. Monteiro
Pascal GrafP. Graf64
D
4captain
D
55Spencer TaylorS. Taylor
Richard LinekerR. Lineker42
D
5
M
63Stuart SummerbeeS. Summerbee
Cesar PintoC. Pinto40
M
6
M
61Paul VassellP. Vassell
Mamadou ShakpokeM. Shakpoke51
M
captain7
M
57Ross GilchristR. Gilchrist
Matthew HaynesM. Haynes41
M
8
M
55Karim WilnisK. Wilnis
Ian HurstI. Hurst44
A
9
A
58Omer MccannO. Mccann
Glynn WallworkG. Wallwork48
A
10
A
50Noel FentonN. Fenton
Gavin BloomerG. Bloomer44
A
11
A
47Rio PearceR. Pearce
 
Nicolas CanoN. Cano43
D
12
D
53Del JackD. Jack
Wouter NokW. Nok40
M
13
M
51Eoin ClarkeE. Clarke
Stuart McStayS. McStay26
A
14
G
50Alexander StewartA. Stewart

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 4,176 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.


0.00
Oldham Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.41
Mamadou Shakpoke flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Bloomer who brings the ball under control. Gavin Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.47
Paul Vassell makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Fenton. Some silky footwork from Noel Fenton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.49
Glynn Wallwork catches Kelvin Pearce on the ankles. The referee warns Glynn Wallwork to calm down! Kelvin Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.16
Cristiano Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Paul Vassell who brings the ball under control. Paul Vassell sees Rio Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.12
Mamadou Shakpoke comes in with a late challenge on Paul Vassell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.10
Pascal Graf threads a neat ball through to Matthew Haynes. Matthew Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer plays a scrappy one-two with Glynn Wallwork and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gavin Bloomer provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dean Goldberg manages to gather it.
24.03
Cristiano Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Vassell. Paul Vassell knocks the ball forward to Omer Mccann. Omer Mccann rushes past Pascal Graf! Omer Mccann strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Pascal Graf happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.34
Spencer Taylor sees Stuart Summerbee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Summerbee knocks the ball forward to Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.35
Cesar Pinto catches Karim Wilnis on the ankles. The referee warns Cesar Pinto to calm down! Karim Wilnis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.35
Kelvin Pearce takes it forward alone. Kelvin Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
40.26
Oldham Athletic are dictating the run of play here today.
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. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Port Vale kick off!
47.42
Stuart Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Rio Pearce controls it well on his chest. Rio Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Isaiah Rodgers.
54.42
Pascal Graf passes the ball forward to Mamadou Shakpoke. Mamadou Shakpoke flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.09
Port Vale have made a substitution with Stuart McStay replacing Glynn Wallwork .Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Eoin Clarke replacing Karim Wilnis .
63.18
Mamadou Shakpoke flicks a high ball forward to Stuart McStay who takes it down. Stuart McStay shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
72.10
Ross Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Fenton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rio Pearce muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Isaiah Rodgers is on top of it.
73.22
Cristiano Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Gilchrist. Ross Gilchrist runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ross Gilchrist lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Pearce. Rio Pearce flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.28
Pascal Graf knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Pinto. Cesar Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Stuart McStay. Stuart McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Dean Goldberg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.10
Paul Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Mccann. Omer Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
81.35
Peter Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Mamadou Shakpoke collects the pass. Mamadou Shakpoke hits a low pass to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Pearce.
87.14
Richard Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Haynes. Matthew Haynes sees Stuart McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart McStay makes a great pass forward. Gavin Bloomer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.11
Omer Mccann barges into Pascal Graf. The referee calls over Omer Mccann and shows him a yellow card! Pascal Graf stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Oldham Athletic
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
34.6%
41%
24.4%

Scorers
Gavin Bloomer 54
Stuart McStay 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Bloomer of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Isaiah Rodgers (GK)
7
2.Gavin Powell (DEF)
6
3.Peter Redknapp (DEF)
6
4.Pascal Graf (DEF)
8
5.Richard Lineker (DEF)
6
6.Cesar Pinto (MID)
6
7.Mamadou Shakpoke (MID)yellow card
6
8.Matthew Haynes (MID)
7
9.Ian Hurst (ATT)
8
10.Glynn Wallwork (ATT)
7
11.Gavin Bloomer (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nicolas Cano (DEF)
0
13.Wouter Nok (MID)
0
14.Stuart McStay (ATT)goal scored
9

1.Dean Goldberg (GK)
6
2.Kelvin Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Cristiano Monteiro (DEF)
7
4.Spencer Taylor (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Summerbee (MID)
6
6.Paul Vassell (MID)
7
7.Ross Gilchrist (MID)
7
8.Karim Wilnis (MID)
6
9.Omer Mccann (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Noel Fenton (ATT)
6
11.Rio Pearce (ATT)
7
 
12.Del Jack (DEF)
0
13.Eoin Clarke (MID)
6
14.Alexander Stewart (GK)
0