Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale | | | Leicester City | Leicester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Steve Bullock | Steve Bullock | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Isaiah Rodgers | I. Rodgers | ![]() | 59 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 67 | ![]() | Les Luzhny | L. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Pascal Graf | P. Graf | ![]() | 64 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 53 | ![]() | Niccolo McManaman | N. McManaman | |||||||||
| Peter Redknapp | P. Redknapp | ![]() | 54 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 52 | ![]() | Stanley Sinclair | S. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Gavin Powell | G. Powell | ![]() | 50 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 48 | ![]() | Patrick Davies | P. Davies | |||||||||
| Nicolas Cano | N. Cano | ![]() | 43 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 47 | ![]() | Malcolm Keane | M. Keane | |||||||||
| Mamadou Shakpoke | M. Shakpoke | ![]() | 52 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 61 | ![]() | Seth James | S. James | |||||||||
| Wouter Nok | W. Nok | ![]() | 41 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 51 | ![]() | Uwe Eilts | U. Eilts | |||||||||
| Cesar Pinto | C. Pinto | ![]() | 40 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | A | 55 | ![]() | Les Milligan | L. Milligan | |||||||||
| Paulo Carvalho | P. Carvalho | ![]() | 63 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 51 | ![]() | Dion Kitson | D. Kitson | |||||||||
| Glynn Wallwork | G. Wallwork | ![]() | 48 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 50 | ![]() | Stephen Myers | S. Myers | |||||||||
| Gavin Bloomer | G. Bloomer | ![]() | 45 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 47 | ![]() | Alan Hamilton | A. Hamilton | |||||||||
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| Dale Shaw | D. Shaw | ![]() | 49 | G | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | G | 54 | ![]() | Paolo Vernazza | P. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Ian Hurst | I. Hurst | ![]() | 44 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 49 | ![]() | Peter Barmby | P. Barmby | |||||||||
| Richard Lineker | R. Lineker | ![]() | 42 | D | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | M | 48 | ![]() | Peter Burgess | P. Burgess | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 4,275 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.
0.00
Leicester City kick off the first half!
2.15
Uwe Eilts takes it forward alone. Uwe Eilts makes a probing pass between the defence to Les Milligan. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Les Milligan provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.16
Uwe Eilts knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Myers. Stephen Myers cuts inside the box! Stephen Myers tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
9.58
Seth James flicks a high pass forward. Dion Kitson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Kitson 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!
10.20
Cesar Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
12.35
Mamadou Shakpoke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.12
Peter Redknapp clumsily knocks into Dion Kitson. Peter Redknapp is warned by the referee! Dion Kitson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.12
Free kick to Leicester City just outside the area...
17.27
Seth James takes a short run up and powers a low shot through the wall. The ball takes a slight deflection leaving the keeper helpless. Goal!!
20.05
Paulo Carvalho hacks Patrick Davies from behind! Paulo Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Patrick Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.27
Uwe Eilts makes a simple pass to Les Milligan. Les Milligan knocks the ball forward to Stephen Myers but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.44
Uwe Eilts threads a neat ball through to Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.18
Cesar Pinto knocks the ball forward to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer deftly passes the ball to Glynn Wallwork, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Glynn Wallwork provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Les Luzhny.
36.26
Mamadou Shakpoke hits a low pass to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho plays a quick one-two with Gavin Bloomer and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Paulo Carvalho provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
40.50
Uwe Eilts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Myers. Stephen Myers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Powell.
44.34
Cesar Pinto takes it forward alone. Cesar Pinto makes a great pass forward. Gavin Bloomer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Cesar Pinto makes a simple pass to Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork runs straight at the defence! Glynn Wallwork muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Leicester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Port Vale kick off!
51.42
Nicolas Cano flicks a high pass forward to Mamadou Shakpoke who brings the ball under control. Mamadou Shakpoke flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Paulo Carvalho deftly passes the ball to Gavin Bloomer, releasing him through on goal. Gavin Bloomer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.17
Patrick Davies clumsily knocks into Glynn Wallwork. The referee calls over Patrick Davies and shows him a yellow card! Glynn Wallwork runs off the knock.
60.00
Port Vale have made a substitution with Richard Lineker replacing Glynn Wallwork .Leicester City have made a substitution with Peter Barmby replacing Seth James .
66.30
Peter Redknapp threads the ball through to Wouter Nok. Wouter Nok flicks a high ball forward to Richard Lineker who takes it down. Richard Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Bloomer but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.04
Uwe Eilts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson makes a simple pass, allowing Alan Hamilton to run into the box. Alan Hamilton cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.01
Peter Barmby knocks the ball forward to Alan Hamilton. Alan Hamilton whips in a cross ball towards Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
75.03
Patrick Davies threads a neat ball through to Peter Barmby. Peter Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Dion Kitson controls it well on his chest. Dion Kitson finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.43
With some swift thinking, Cesar Pinto plays the ball forward to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Davies.
79.16
Stanley Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts flicks a high ball forward to Alan Hamilton who takes it down. Alan Hamilton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.54
Cesar Pinto sees Richard Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Lineker threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.09
Alan Hamilton clumsily knocks into Gavin Powell. Alan Hamilton is shown the yellow card! Gavin Powell runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%
Scorers
| Gavin Bloomer 51 | Seth James 15 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Uwe Eilts of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Rodgers (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pascal Graf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Redknapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Cano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mamadou Shakpoke (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wouter Nok (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cesar Pinto (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Paulo Carvalho (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 10. | Glynn Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Bloomer (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Dale Shaw (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Hurst (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Les Luzhny (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Niccolo McManaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stanley Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patrick Davies (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 5. | Malcolm Keane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Seth James (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Uwe Eilts (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Les Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Kitson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Myers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alan Hamilton (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 12. | Paolo Vernazza (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Peter Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Peter Burgess (MID) | 0 | |











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