Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Darren CogginsDarren Coggins Computer Player Computer Player
Gregorio MarcosG. Marcos55
G
1
G
57Brian CraddockB. Craddock
Darren WiltordD. Wiltord45
D
2
D
67Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock
Andy TelferA. Telfer49
D
3
D
67Arthur GascoigneA. Gascoigne
Bruno SantosB. Santos48
D
4
D
51Michael BrittonM. Britton
Bill BaileyB. Bailey55
D
5
D
49Harry McleodH. Mcleod
Danijel PardeilhanD. Pardeilhan54
M
6captain
M
64Dean GrayD. Gray
Nigel JacobsN. Jacobs45
M
7
M
55Riccardo ZitoloR. Zitolo
Arthur RipleyA. Ripley57
M
8
A
59Francis WrightF. Wright
Carl JohnsonC. Johnson54
A
9
A
52Dale SummerbeeD. Summerbee
Torsten HamannT. Hamann52
A
captain10
A
51Tommaso BaronioT. Baronio
Michael WardM. Ward56
A
11
A
51Jurgen SedoukiJ. Sedouki
 
Adam GoodwinA. Goodwin45
D
12
G
52Arno MüllerA. Müller
Nick PlowrightN. Plowright43
M
13
M
52Armin MasurA. Masur
Samir MasurS. Masur54
M
14
M
50Dean MikeD. Mike

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,435 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Joseph.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Showing composure, Arthur Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo plays a scrappy one-two with Francis Wright and stumbles forward towards the goal... Riccardo Zitolo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.20
Arthur Ripley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arthur Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Gascoigne.
8.37
Danijel Pardeilhan chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Ward. Michael Ward whips in a cross ball towards Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.38
Bruno Santos comes in with a late challenge on Dale Summerbee. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dale Summerbee stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.58
Peter Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo flicks a high pass forward to Dale Summerbee who brings the ball under control. Dale Summerbee tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
16.59
Andy Telfer threads a neat ball through to Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan passes the ball forward to Torsten Hamann. Torsten Hamann shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.56
Michael Britton receives the ball from a throw-in from Arthur Gascoigne. Michael Britton makes a simple pass to Jurgen Sedouki. With some swift thinking, Jurgen Sedouki plays the ball forward to Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.47
Riccardo Zitolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Wright. Francis Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.29
Andy Telfer hits a low pass to Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley threads a neat ball through to Torsten Hamann. Torsten Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
27.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.03
Harry Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Sedouki holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jurgen Sedouki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Riccardo Zitolo but he's offside!
33.09
Darren Wiltord comes in with a late challenge on Riccardo Zitolo. The referee calls over Darren Wiltord and warns him to calm down! Riccardo Zitolo stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.30
Darren Wiltord advances with the ball. Darren Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Mcleod.
38.31
Harry Mcleod passes the ball forward to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo makes a probing pass to Dean Gray. Dean Gray tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
39.44
Arthur Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo makes a probing pass to Francis Wright. Francis Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.33
Nigel Jacobs decides to run forward with the ball. Nigel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.28
Riccardo Zitolo makes a simple pass to Francis Wright. Francis Wright whips in a cross ball towards Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bolton Wanderers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Harry Mcleod threads the ball through to Dale Summerbee. Dale Summerbee finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gregorio Marcos manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Port Vale start the second half!
47.47
Nigel Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Carl Johnson collects the pass. Carl Johnson shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.28
Andy Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Danijel Pardeilhan who takes it down. Danijel Pardeilhan threads a neat ball through to Torsten Hamann. Torsten Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Craddock who gathers it comfortably.
59.15
Riccardo Zitolo flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Sedouki controls it well on his chest. Jurgen Sedouki shoots from long range but Gregorio Marcos reads it well. Nice keeping!
60.49
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Armin Masur replacing Dale Summerbee .
63.45
Michael Britton passes the ball forward to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo sees space and advances. Riccardo Zitolo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
65.25
Danijel Pardeilhan kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
69.06
Darren Wiltord makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Wiltord surges forward with the ball. Darren Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan powers a header at goal. Michael Britton steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
77.17
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Samir Masur replacing Torsten Hamann, Nick Plowright replacing Arthur Ripley and Adam Goodwin replacing Darren Wiltord .Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Jurgen Sedouki and Dean Mike replacing Peter Hitchcock .
81.45
Nigel Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.17
Arthur Gascoigne darts forward. Arthur Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Francis Wright who takes it down. Francis Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.03
Nigel Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Samir Masur. Samir Masur shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
89.55
Bill Bailey sees Nick Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Plowright passes the ball forward to Samir Masur. Samir Masur shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
30.1%
41%
28.9%

Scorers
Riccardo Zitolo 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Riccardo Zitolo of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Gregorio Marcos (GK)
6
2.Darren Wiltord (DEF)
7
3.Andy Telfer (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Santos (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Bill Bailey (DEF)
6
6.Danijel Pardeilhan (MID)
7
7.Nigel Jacobs (MID)
7
8.Arthur Ripley (MID)
6
9.Carl Johnson (ATT)
6
10.Torsten Hamann (ATT)
6
11.Michael Ward (ATT)
6
 
12.Adam Goodwin (DEF)
6
13.Nick Plowright (MID)
6
14.Samir Masur (MID)
6

1.Brian Craddock (GK)
6
2.Peter Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Gascoigne (DEF)
7
4.Michael Britton (DEF)
6
5.Harry Mcleod (DEF)
6
6.Dean Gray (MID)
6
7.Riccardo Zitolo (MID)goal scored
10
8.Francis Wright (ATT)
6
9.Dale Summerbee (ATT)
6
10.Tommaso Baronio (ATT)
6
11.Jurgen Sedouki (ATT)
6
 
12.Arno Müller (GK)
6
13.Armin Masur (MID)
6
14.Dean Mike (MID)
6