Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 4,624 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off!
2.20
Roberto Ambrosini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Clemence. Alberto Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Burgess who brings the ball under control. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.52
With some swift thinking, Roberto Ambrosini plays the ball forward to Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe flicks a high pass forward to Andy McGrory who brings the ball neatly under control. Andy McGrory shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
12.56
Pedro Vieira passes the ball forward to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gregorio Marcos manages to gather it.
18.12
Stanley Waters makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Waters shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Marcos with no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
26.41
Fredrik Wilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe flicks the ball with his head. Gregorio Marcos effortlessly picks it out of the air!
32.18
Adam Goodwin knocks the ball forward to Bruno Santos. Bruno Santos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bruno Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.43
Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory controls it well on his chest. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.14
With vision, Stanley Waters plays the ball forward to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick shoots from outside the area but it rises well 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. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
48.25
Bruno Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Masur. Samir Masur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan whips in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
49.43
Alberto Clemence hacks Carl Johnson from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Clemence and shows him a yellow card! Carl Johnson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.14
Stanley Waters flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Burgess who gracefully takes it down. Dennis Burgess shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
54.35
With great vision, Isaiah Chadwick plays the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
55.04
Danijel Pardeilhan threads the ball through to Michael Ward. Michael Ward shoots from distance but is denied by Marc Fletcher. Excellent save.
59.42
Arthur Ripley plays the ball forward to Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan flicks a high pass forward. Carl Johnson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Johnson shoots from long range. Marc Fletcher gets down and covers it.
60.10
Adam Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carl Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Plowright. Nick Plowright knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Marc Fletcher is on top of it.
61.48
Fredrik Wilson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fredrik Wilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
63.44
Stanley Waters flicks a high ball forward to Frank Lowe who takes it down. Frank Lowe threads the ball through to Isaiah Chadwick but he's offside!
66.04
Dennis Burgess makes a simple pass to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Burgess and stumbles forward towards the goal... Isaiah Chadwick tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
75.10
Frank Lowe makes a simple pass to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson plays a quick one-two with Dennis Burgess and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Wilson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.10
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Torsten Hamann replacing Carl Johnson, Rio Cooper replacing Arthur Ripley and Darren Wiltord replacing Andy Telfer .
84.27
Samir Masur threads a neat ball through to Torsten Hamann. Torsten Hamann shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.28
Stanley Waters flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Burgess comfortably collects the pass. Dennis Burgess edges inside the box! Dennis Burgess side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Gregorio Marcos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.29
Fredrik Wilson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Roberto Ambrosini plays the ball forward to Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Burgess who brings the ball under control. Dennis Burgess shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
35.4%
45.1%
19.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Waters of Peterborough United

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