Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Darren CogginsDarren Coggins Krishna Ramgopal Krishna Ramgopal
Gregorio MarcosG. Marcos55
G
1
G
59Alistair SalmonA. Salmon
Andy TelferA. Telfer49
D
2
D
52Domenico Lo GattoD. Lo Gatto
Bill BaileyB. Bailey55
D
3
D
52Simon DyerS. Dyer
Adam GoodwinA. Goodwin45
D
4
D
47Tarik MonierT. Monier
Darren WiltordD. Wiltord45
D
5
M
56Gionatha VergassolaG. Vergassola
Nigel JacobsN. Jacobs45
M
6
M
53John SharpeJ. Sharpe
Nick PlowrightN. Plowright43
M
7captain
M
40Jacob DichioJ. Dichio
Danijel PardeilhanD. Pardeilhan54
M
8
M
40David MayD. May
Kevin HendersonK. Henderson53
M
9
A
50Alan SinclairA. Sinclair
Carl JohnsonC. Johnson54
A
captain10
A
50Ruel McManamanR. McManaman
Michael WardM. Ward55
A
11
A
48Anselmo AtzeniA. Atzeni
 
Les VassellL. Vassell44
A
12
G
55Jody BrookingJ. Brooking
Torsten HamannT. Hamann52
A
13
G
50Adrian FentonA. Fenton
Alun PallisterA. Pallister37
D
14
D
42Colin WrightC. Wright

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,549 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the first half underway!
2.18
Adam Goodwin hits a low pass to Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Michael Ward controls it well on his chest. Michael Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.39
Without breaking stride, Tarik Monier plays the ball forward to Simon Dyer. Simon Dyer decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Dyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
9.49
Nigel Jacobs passes the ball forward to Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.36
Adam Goodwin comes in with a late challenge on Ruel McManaman. Adam Goodwin is shown the yellow card! Ruel McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.55
Adam Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
27.32
Tarik Monier runs forward with the ball. Tarik Monier flicks the ball to his team mate, John Sharpe. John Sharpe shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.56
Nick Plowright threads the ball through to Michael Ward. Michael Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Henderson. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Henderson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Alistair Salmon. Excellent save.
32.26
Domenico Lo Gatto hits a low pass to Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
34.35
Simon Dyer makes a simple pass to John Sharpe. John Sharpe kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
38.31
Danijel Pardeilhan knocks the ball forward to Michael Ward. Michael Ward shoots from long range but is denied by Alistair Salmon. Excellent save.
40.40
Adam Goodwin sees space and advances. Adam Goodwin darts forward. Adam Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Danijel Pardeilhan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Danijel Pardeilhan threads a neat ball through to Carl Johnson. Some good footwork from Carl Johnson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half. The Milton Keynes Dons players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
51.47
Anselmo Atzeni barges into Andy Telfer. The referee calls over Anselmo Atzeni and shows him a yellow card! Andy Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.54
Nigel Jacobs advances with the ball. Nigel Jacobs shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
57.25
Domenico Lo Gatto flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Dichio controls it well on his chest. Jacob Dichio advances with the ball. Jacob Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards John Sharpe. Bill Bailey clumsily knocks into John Sharpe. Penalty not given!!
60.02
Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with Jody Brooking replacing Tarik Monier, Adrian Fenton replacing John Sharpe and Colin Wright replacing Ruel McManaman .
66.48
With a delightful solo run, Jacob Dichio stretches the opposition's defence. Jacob Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Goodwin.
67.11
Bill Bailey plays the ball forward to Nigel Jacobs. Nigel Jacobs advances with the ball. Nigel Jacobs shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Alistair Salmon.
68.36
It's a corner kick. Nigel Jacobs kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Domenico Lo Gatto gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
77.02
Port Vale appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
81.40
Jody Brooking hits a low pass to David May. David May changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David May shoots from outside the area but is denied by Gregorio Marcos. Excellent save.
84.49
Nigel Jacobs comes in with a late challenge on Anselmo Atzeni. The referee calls over Nigel Jacobs and shows him a yellow card! Anselmo Atzeni grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.23
Gionatha Vergassola knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.30
Darren Wiltord catches Colin Wright on the ankles. Darren Wiltord is warned by the referee! Colin Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Michael Ward 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michael Ward of Port Vale

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

1.Alistair Salmon (GK)
7
2.Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF)
7
3.Simon Dyer (DEF)
7
4.Tarik Monier (DEF)
7
5.Gionatha Vergassola (MID)
6
6.John Sharpe (MID)
6
7.Jacob Dichio (MID)
7
8.David May (MID)
7
9.Alan Sinclair (ATT)
6
10.Ruel McManaman (ATT)
6
11.Anselmo Atzeni (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jody Brooking (GK)
6
13.Adrian Fenton (GK)
6
14.Colin Wright (DEF)
6