Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town
Eric BellemoreEric Bellemore Computer Player Computer Player
Scott KirklandS. Kirkland66
G
1
G
57Stephen RichardsS. Richards
Giorgio VergassolaG. Vergassola62
D
2
D
63Jan WillJ. Will
Jose Fortes PastorJ. Pastor66
D
3
D
51Adam HibbsA. Hibbs
Leonardo MarquezL. Marquez62
D
4
D
48Johny GauvinJ. Gauvin
Yuri CauetY. Cauet44
D
5
M
76Morris CooperM. Cooper
Dayo ZanettiD. Zanetti60
M
captain6
M
75Adam BattyA. Batty
David MorrisonD. Morrison68
M
7
M
74Carl PattersonC. Patterson
Darren MyersD. Myers66
M
8captain
M
57Bill RobertsB. Roberts
Adriano De CesareA. De Cesare66
A
9
A
75Jan-Willem OpschoorJ. Opschoor
Nicholas BrookingN. Brooking65
A
10
A
69Stephen CraddockS. Craddock
Duncan HopkinD. Hopkin71
A
11
A
60Magnus RavelliM. Ravelli
 
Chris SummerbeeC. Summerbee43
D
12
A
59David ClelandD. Cleland
Nicolas CortesN. Cortes55
A
13
A
49Flavio FrezzaF. Frezza
Stephane FischerS. Fischer32
G
14
D
47Max ShawM. Shaw

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Shrewsbury Town. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.


0.00
Port Vale get the match underway!
3.04
Yuri Cauet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Myers. Darren Myers threads the ball through to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
10.39
Dayo Zanetti hacks Carl Patterson from behind! Dayo Zanetti is shown the yellow card! Carl Patterson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.50
Adam Batty knocks the ball forward to Magnus Ravelli. Magnus Ravelli lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.23
Bill Roberts kicks a strong pass forward to Magnus Ravelli. Magnus Ravelli threads a neat, attacking ball through to Bill Roberts. Bill Roberts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.39
Darren Myers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darren Myers whips in a cross ball towards Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Stephen Richards.
26.14
Adam Batty kicks a strong pass forward to Magnus Ravelli. Magnus Ravelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giorgio Vergassola.
28.16
Darren Myers makes a simple pass to David Morrison. David Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.57
With vision, Darren Myers laces a through ball forward to David Morrison. David Morrison cuts inside the box! David Morrison shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.07
Johny Gauvin flicks a high pass forward to Carl Patterson who brings the ball under control. With vision, Carl Patterson picks a pass forward to Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Pastor.
38.43
David Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
40.08
Johny Gauvin surges forward with the ball. Johny Gauvin knocks the ball forward to Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock whips in a cross ball towards Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.23
Dayo Zanetti chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Stephen Richards.
43.32
David Morrison takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Yuri Cauet. Yuri Cauet knocks the ball into the box. Some good footwork from Leonardo Marquez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Shrewsbury Town start the second half!
60.05
David Morrison makes a simple pass to Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.21
Johny Gauvin sees Stephen Craddock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Carl Patterson controls it well on his chest. Carl Patterson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgio Vergassola.
67.47
Dayo Zanetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort. Stephen Richards is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.43
Without breaking stride, Leonardo Marquez plays the ball forward to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti makes a probing pass to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare rushes past Johny Gauvin! Adriano De Cesare shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Stephen Richards has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.49
With some swift thinking, Darren Myers plays the ball forward to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.42
Adam Batty flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Craddock collects the pass. Stephen Craddock whips in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor directs the ball goalwards with his head. Scott Kirkland easily punches it away to safety.
78.09
Darren Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare shoots from long range but somehow Stephen Richards manages to keep it out.
81.18
David Morrison threads the ball through to Darren Myers. Darren Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Will.
83.44
Jose Fortes Pastor flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Myers. Darren Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stephen Richards with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
89.12
Duncan Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hopkin. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Hopkin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stephen Richards is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Shrewsbury Town
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
22.6%
45.2%
32.3%

Scorers
Duncan Hopkin 28, 67, 89
Adriano De Cesare 72, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Hopkin of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2.Giorgio Vergassola (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
6
5.Yuri Cauet (DEF)
6
6.Dayo Zanetti (MID)yellow card
6
7.David Morrison (MID)
7
8.Darren Myers (MID)
7
9.Adriano De Cesare (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nicholas Brooking (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Hopkin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Chris Summerbee (DEF)
0
13.Nicolas Cortes (ATT)
0
14.Stephane Fischer (GK)
0

1.Stephen Richards (GK)
6
2.Jan Will (DEF)
6
3.Adam Hibbs (DEF)
6
4.Johny Gauvin (DEF)
6
5.Morris Cooper (MID)
6
6.Adam Batty (MID)
6
7.Carl Patterson (MID)
6
8.Bill Roberts (MID)
6
9.Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Craddock (ATT)
6
11.Magnus Ravelli (ATT)
6
 
12.David Cleland (ATT)
0
13.Flavio Frezza (ATT)
0
14.Max Shaw (DEF)
0