Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Lowe.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Lowe.
0.00
0-0Barnsley kick off and get the first half underway!
3.26
0-0Alistair Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Mendez but the linesman indicates offside!
6.36
0-0Bruno Santos makes a strong solo run forward. With a delightful solo run, Bruno Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Bruno Santos shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
9.38
0-0Kevin Gallacher barges into Nick Plowright. Kevin Gallacher is shown the yellow card! Nick Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.00
0-0Darren Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jacobs. Nigel Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
16.08
Don Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Michael Skora controls it well on his chest. Michael Skora shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
20.09
0-0Michael Ward flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Hamann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Torsten Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Banks who gathers it comfortably.
24.33
Kevin Gallacher threads the ball through to Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher threads the ball through to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez passes the ball forward to Michael Skora. Michael Skora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gregorio Marcos comfortably smothers it!
30.58
Alun Pallister takes a quick throw-in, which Michael Ward takes on the chest. Michael Ward knocks the ball forward to Torsten Hamann. Torsten Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Gallacher.
39.49
Kevin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Skora. Michael Skora knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Proctor. With a superhuman jump, Luke Proctor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.09
Nigel Jacobs sees Michael Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Ward shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
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. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Port Vale start the second half!
47.12
Matthew Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Santos.
48.40
0-1Luke Proctor flicks a high pass forward to Christophe Ouedec who brings the ball under control. Christophe Ouedec threads a neat ball through to Michael Skora. Michael Skora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Marcos with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
55.07
Fernando Ferreira hits a low pass to Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher threads the ball through to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec plays a one-two with Alistair Carragher and advances towards the goal... Christophe Ouedec strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.15
Don Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Michael Skora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Skora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Carragher but he's offside!
59.06
Luke Proctor brings the ball forward. Luke Proctor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
63.08
Bruno Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright flicks a high pass forward to Michael Ward who brings the ball under control. Michael Ward edges inside the box! Michael Ward shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Teddy Banks gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.35
Alistair Carragher runs up as Don Morrison takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Alistair Carragher plays the ball forward to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barnsley!
77.25
0-2Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Arthur Ripley replacing Torsten Hamann, Carl Johnson replacing Nigel Jacobs and Adam Goodwin replacing Alun Pallister .Barnsley have made 2 substitutions with Alistair Lightfoot replacing Michael Skora and John Burbage replacing Kevin Gallacher .
78.33
Samir Masur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.13
Don Morrison threads a neat ball through to Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Lightfoot. Alistair Lightfoot shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.37
Christophe Ouedec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Lightfoot. Alistair Lightfoot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
83.46
With imagination, Carl Johnson laces a through ball forward to Samir Masur. Samir Masur shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
84.00
Eddie Davis threads the ball through to Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor knocks the ball forward to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.22
0-2Noel Mendez barges into Bruno Santos. Noel Mendez is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Alistair Carragher hacks Nick Plowright from behind! Alistair Carragher is given a warning by the referee! Nick Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
30.1%
45.8%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christophe Ouedec of Barnsley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Marcos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alun Pallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darren Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bruno Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Bill Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nick Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samir Masur (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Torsten Hamann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Michael Ward (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adam Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carl Johnson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arthur Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Teddy Banks (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Gallacher (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Matthew Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luke Proctor (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alistair Carragher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Noel Mendez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Michael Skora (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Christophe Ouedec (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Wes Fortune (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Burbage (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alistair Lightfoot (GK) | 6 | |