Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 4,895 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
3.19
0-0Eddie Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.10
Cesar Pinto sees a break and surges forward. Cesar Pinto shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
12.14
0-0Wouter Nok barges into Robbie Mills. The referee calls over Wouter Nok and shows him a yellow card! Robbie Mills runs off the knock.
15.01
0-0Martin Wallwork catches Gavin Powell on the ankles. The referee brings Martin Wallwork to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.38
0-0Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Caputo tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Isaiah Rodgers!
21.27
Mamadou Shakpoke makes a simple pass to Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.31
0-0Eddie Oliver threads the ball through to Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork knocks the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.19
Eoin Delaney clumsily knocks into Mamadou Shakpoke. The referee warns Eoin Delaney to calm down! Mamadou Shakpoke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.47
Gavin Powell breaks forward. Gavin Powell makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Powell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Glynn Wallwork. Glynn Wallwork strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Rainer Meyer!
34.04
Luis Lauret threads a neat ball through to Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt shoots from long range but somehow Isaiah Rodgers manages to keep it out.
36.23
0-0Luis Lauret passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo plays a one-two with Martin Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Oscar Jr. Caputo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Peter Redknapp.
38.34
Eoin Delaney chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver makes a simple pass to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Isaiah Rodgers smothers it!
40.36
Gary Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Luis Lauret holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Lauret sees space and advances. Luis Lauret shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Bradford City kick off!
47.31
Gavin Powell clumsily knocks into Kemal Grantt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Grantt stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.33
Noel Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.06
Pascal Graf catches Oscar Jr. Caputo on the ankles. Pascal Graf is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Jr. Caputo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.43
Noel Dixon darts forward. Noel Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork makes a looping header on goal. Isaiah Rodgers didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.38
Gavin Powell knocks the ball to his team mate, Wouter Nok. Wouter Nok flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Bloomer who takes it down. Gavin Bloomer advances inside the box! Gavin Bloomer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.13
0-0Port Vale have made a substitution with Richard Lineker replacing Glynn Wallwork .
65.46
Without breaking stride, Peter Redknapp plays the ball forward to Cesar Pinto. Cesar Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Richard Lineker who takes it down. Richard Lineker makes a probing pass between the defence to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
66.52
Luis Lauret flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
67.35
Wouter Nok flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bloomer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Bloomer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Lineker is offside!
69.27
Gary Barrett advances with the ball. Gary Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Caputo cuts inside the box! Oscar Jr. Caputo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
71.18
Martin Wallwork barges into Gavin Powell. The referee calls over Martin Wallwork again and warns him to calm down! Gavin Powell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.22
0-1Eddie Oliver surges forward with the ball. Eddie Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kemal Grantt!
77.01
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Gary Barrett and Isaiah Thirlwell replacing Luis Lauret .
79.23
Isaiah Thirlwell barges into Wouter Nok. The referee calls over Isaiah Thirlwell and warns him to calm down! Wouter Nok hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.41
0-1Cesar Pinto makes a probing pass to Richard Lineker. Richard Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Carvalho. Eoin Delaney clumsily knocks into Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
83.57
With a delightful solo run, Mamadou Shakpoke stretches the opposition's defence. Mamadou Shakpoke sees Gavin Bloomer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Bloomer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.22
Eddie Oliver hits a low pass to Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.58
Noel Dixon threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
35.9%
43.6%
20.5%
Scorers
| Gavin Bloomer 84 | Kemal Grantt 73, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Grantt of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Rodgers (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Pascal Graf (DEF) | 5 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paulo Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Glynn Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Bloomer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Dale Shaw (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Hurst (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rainer Meyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robbie Mills (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eoin Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Silvio Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Oliver (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Luis Lauret (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noel Dixon (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kemal Grantt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Martin Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Isaiah Thirlwell (MID) | 5 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Barbosa (MID) | 0 | |