Match Report
| Wrexham | Wrexham |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Steve Bullock | Steve Bullock | ||||||||||||||||||
| Trevor Wiltord | T. Wiltord |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Isaiah Rodgers | I. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Ashley Fenton | A. Fenton | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Pascal Graf | P. Graf | |||||||||
| Gabriel Hierro | G. Hierro |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Peter Redknapp | P. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Gavin Powell | G. Powell | |||||||||
| Jamie James | J. James | | 41 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Nicolas Cano | N. Cano | ||||||||
| Rio Mike | R. Mike | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 |  | Mamadou Shakpoke | M. Shakpoke | |||||||||
| Daniele Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | | 60 | M | | 7 | | | M | 41 |  | Wouter Nok | W. Nok | ||||||||
| Scott Kerr | S. Kerr | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 40 |  | Cesar Pinto | C. Pinto | |||||||||
| Jonathan Harley | J. Harley | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Paulo Carvalho | P. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Gary Matthews | G. Matthews | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Glynn Wallwork | G. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Quim Moreira | Q. Moreira | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Gavin Bloomer | G. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Duncan Hurst | D. Hurst | | 54 | M | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Dale Shaw | D. Shaw | |||||||||
| Greg Bolton | G. Bolton | | 52 | M | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Ian Hurst | I. Hurst | |||||||||
| Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | | 45 | A | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Richard Lineker | R. Lineker | |||||||||
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,368 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wrexham and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wrexham and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.
0.00
0-0Wrexham start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.08
0-0Rio Mike flicks a high pass forward to Quim Moreira who brings the ball under control. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.43
0-0Scott Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Quim Moreira collects the pass. Quim Moreira shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.14
Ashley Fenton knocks the ball forward to Daniele Le Tissier. With a delightful solo run, Daniele Le Tissier stretches the opposition's defence. Daniele Le Tissier makes a defence splitting pass to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
14.15
Wouter Nok threads the ball through to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.50
0-0Cesar Pinto catches Rio Mike on the ankles. Cesar Pinto is warned by the referee! Rio Mike stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.54
0-0Peter Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wouter Nok. Wouter Nok makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Wallwork but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.12
Gabriel Hierro runs forward with the ball. Gabriel Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Harley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Harley whips in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
22.59
1-0Daniele Le Tissier makes a probing pass to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Isaiah Rodgers had no chance!! Goal for Wrexham!
26.24
1-0Wouter Nok runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wouter Nok shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
28.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Hierro plays the ball forward to Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley plays a sublime one-two with Gary Matthews and races in on goal... Jonathan Harley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
30.08
Wouter Nok flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Glynn Wallwork threads the ball through to Gavin Bloomer but he's offside!
32.42
1-0Joe Marsden clumsily knocks into Gavin Bloomer. The referee calls over Joe Marsden and warns him to calm down! Gavin Bloomer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.56
With great vision, Joe Marsden plays the ball forward to Rio Mike. Rio Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
44.26
Daniele Le Tissier changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniele Le Tissier shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Scott Kerr plays the ball forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Rodgers who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
48.08
Joe Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.22
Joe Marsden barges into Wouter Nok. Joe Marsden is given another warning by the referee! Wouter Nok hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.28
From the throw-in, Rio Mike picks out Scott Kerr. Scott Kerr flicks a high pass forward to Gary Matthews who brings the ball under control. Gary Matthews shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
54.28
Daniele Le Tissier sees Gary Matthews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.51
2-0Port Vale have made a substitution with Richard Lineker replacing Glynn Wallwork .
66.46
Gabriel Hierro surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Powell.
71.06
Gabriel Hierro makes a probing pass to Rio Mike. Rio Mike hits a low pass to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.48
Peter Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Mamadou Shakpoke. Mamadou Shakpoke flicks a high pass forward to Richard Lineker who brings the ball under control. Richard Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.29
Wouter Nok flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bloomer collects the pass. Gavin Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.33
Wrexham have made a substitution with Greg Bolton replacing Scott Kerr .
81.55
With a delightful solo run, Cesar Pinto stretches the opposition's defence. Cesar Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Wiltord who gathers it comfortably.
87.41
Nicolas Cano takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Gavin Powell. Gavin Powell makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Powell makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Lineker. Richard Lineker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
30.1%
44.6%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Matthews of Wrexham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Trevor Wiltord (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ashley Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Hierro (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Joe Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jamie James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniele Le Tissier (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Scott Kerr (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jonathan Harley (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gary Matthews (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Quim Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Hurst (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Greg Bolton (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kelvin Walker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Rodgers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pascal Graf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Redknapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Powell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Cano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mamadou Shakpoke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wouter Nok (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Cesar Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paulo Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Glynn Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Bloomer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dale Shaw (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Hurst (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |