Match Report


Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United     Port ValePort Vale
Computer Player Computer Player Darren Coggins Darren Coggins
Marc FletcherM. Fletcher63
G
1
G
55Gregorio MarcosG. Marcos
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira66
D
2
D
45Darren WiltordD. Wiltord
Roberto AmbrosiniR. Ambrosini53
D
3
D
55Bill BaileyB. Bailey
Alberto ClemenceA. Clemence51
D
4
D
45Adam GoodwinA. Goodwin
Martin DublinM. Dublin76
M
5
D
47Bruno SantosB. Santos
Stanley WatersS. Waters71
M
captain6
M
43Nick PlowrightN. Plowright
Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson71
M
7
M
53Kevin HendersonK. Henderson
Frank LoweF. Lowe66
M
8
M
41Marvin SmithM. Smith
Andy McGroryA. McGrory70
A
9
M
45Nigel JacobsN. Jacobs
Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick61
A
10captain
A
54Carl JohnsonC. Johnson
Dennis BurgessD. Burgess61
A
11
A
55Michael WardM. Ward
 
Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan54
A
12
A
44Les VassellL. Vassell
Brian MacleanB. Maclean45
G
13
A
52Torsten HamannT. Hamann
Juan-Carlos DuranJ. Duran43
M
14
D
37Alun PallisterA. Pallister

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Green.


0.00
Port Vale start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.17
Martin Dublin hits a low pass to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy McGrory but he's offside!
4.10
Alberto Clemence threads the ball through to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Martin Dublin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Dublin shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
6.23
Dennis Burgess passes the ball forward to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Adam Goodwin clumsily knocks into Isaiah Chadwick. Penalty not given!!
14.03
Marvin Smith flicks a high pass forward to Carl Johnson who brings the ball under control. Carl Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Marc Fletcher manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.57
Adam Goodwin sees Kevin Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Henderson makes a simple pass to Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.06
Kevin Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Ambrosini.
24.03
Fredrik Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.40
Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Frank Lowe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Lowe threads a neat ball through to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gregorio Marcos.
27.40
Corner kick to Peterborough United. Stanley Waters plays it short to Roberto Ambrosini. Roberto Ambrosini deftly flicks the ball on. Gregorio Marcos scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
30.15
Nick Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Henderson collects the pass. Kevin Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.23
Pedro Vieira advances with the ball. Pedro Vieira threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Gregorio Marcos.
39.07
Marvin Smith threads a neat ball through to Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.35
Kevin Henderson passes the ball forward to Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance. Marc Fletcher gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Peterborough United kick off!
47.27
Martin Dublin advances with the ball. Martin Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Bill Bailey and the loose ball is cleared up field.
55.44
Alberto Clemence makes a probing pass to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson hits a low pass to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Goodwin.
59.51
Roberto Ambrosini threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Andy McGrory shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Gregorio Marcos manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.09
Kevin Henderson passes the ball forward to Marvin Smith. Marvin Smith makes a simple pass, allowing Michael Ward to run into the box. Michael Ward makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
61.48
Darren Wiltord pushes mid-way up the pitch. Darren Wiltord makes a simple pass to Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Marc Fletcher had no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
65.40
Pedro Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Jacobs. Pedro Vieira is warned by the referee! Nigel Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.33
Stanley Waters sees a break and surges forward. Stanley Waters shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.01
Nick Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Ward. Michael Ward knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.57
Kevin Henderson hits a low pass to Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
75.09
Roberto Ambrosini threads a neat ball through to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gregorio Marcos manages to gather it easily.
77.24
Port Vale appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.28
Stanley Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gregorio Marcos manages to keep it out.
83.33
Nick Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Carl Johnson who takes it down. Carl Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.30
Adam Goodwin barges into Andy McGrory. Adam Goodwin is shown the yellow card! Andy McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.36
Frank Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Chadwick controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Chadwick shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Peterborough United

Port Vale
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
29%
44.1%
26.9%

Scorers
Carl Johnson 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Marcos of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Marc Fletcher (GK)
7
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
7
3.Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
7
4.Alberto Clemence (DEF)
6
5.Martin Dublin (MID)
7
6.Stanley Waters (MID)
7
7.Fredrik Wilson (MID)
7
8.Frank Lowe (MID)
6
9.Andy McGrory (ATT)
7
10.Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Burgess (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicholas Milligan (ATT)
0
13.Brian Maclean (GK)
0
14.Juan-Carlos Duran (MID)
0

1.Gregorio Marcos (GK)
9
2.Darren Wiltord (DEF)
7
3.Bill Bailey (DEF)
6
4.Adam Goodwin (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Bruno Santos (DEF)
6
6.Nick Plowright (MID)
6
7.Kevin Henderson (MID)
8
8.Marvin Smith (MID)
7
9.Nigel Jacobs (MID)
6
10.Carl Johnson (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Michael Ward (ATT)
6
 
12.Les Vassell (ATT)
0
13.Torsten Hamann (ATT)
0
14.Alun Pallister (DEF)
0