Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Norwich CityNorwich City
Eric BellemoreEric Bellemore Computer Player Computer Player
Alejandro DiazA. Diaz62
G
1
G
64Omer BrookingO. Brooking
Dale PottsD. Potts56
D
2
D
56Ian GranttI. Grantt
Sebastian VegaS. Vega61
D
3
D
55Terry TolleyT. Tolley
Darren ClemenceD. Clemence56
D
4captain
D
54Jakob HelmerJ. Helmer
Rio CharltonR. Charlton60
D
captain5
M
61Toni LaigleT. Laigle
Mark DraperM. Draper48
M
6
M
56Arno HässlerA. Hässler
Gabriel IzquierdoG. Izquierdo58
M
7
M
55Mariano AppoloniM. Appoloni
Tommy WinterburnT. Winterburn55
M
8
M
54Julian GentoJ. Gento
Kevin Le SauxK. Le Saux60
A
9
A
58Clive HughesC. Hughes
Steve LisbieS. Lisbie58
A
10
A
55Darren PearceD. Pearce
John HaynesJ. Haynes51
A
11
A
51Steve CharltonS. Charlton
 
Anthony SwiftA. Swift48
D
12
G
59Arthur ChristieA. Christie
Luke BeattieL. Beattie47
D
13
M
53Brendan BallB. Ball
Liam MercerL. Mercer47
D
14
D
53Enzo CristanteE. Cristante

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Norwich City. 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 Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Stockdale.


0.00
Norwich City get the match underway!
2.16
Rio Charlton threads the ball through to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.03
Darren Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
8.22
With a delightful solo run, Darren Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Darren Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Hässler. Arno Hässler whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.49
Jakob Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Steve Charlton who takes it down. Steve Charlton tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.26
With imagination, Arno Hässler picks a pass forward to Toni Laigle. Toni Laigle knocks the ball to his team mate, Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Pearce and advances towards the goal... Clive Hughes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them level!
15.23
Gabriel Izquierdo threads the ball through to John Haynes. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.42
Mariano Appoloni threads a neat ball through to Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.50
Toni Laigle makes a probing pass to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.28
Rio Charlton clumsily knocks into Clive Hughes. The referee calls over Rio Charlton and shows him a yellow card! Clive Hughes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.45
Darren Pearce plays the ball forward to Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.55
Sebastian Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Steve Lisbie but he's offside!
33.21
Dale Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.26
Clive Hughes sees a break and surges forward. Clive Hughes shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Toni Laigle kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
47.01
Mariano Appoloni hacks Mark Draper from behind! Mariano Appoloni is given a warning by the referee! Mark Draper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.27
Tommy Winterburn laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux sees Mark Draper just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Mark Draper provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
51.46
Mariano Appoloni threads the ball through to Toni Laigle. Toni Laigle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.46
Gabriel Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards John Haynes. John Haynes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.20
With great vision, Sebastian Vega plays the ball forward to Rio Charlton. Rio Charlton plays the ball forward to Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.10
Rio Charlton passes the ball forward to Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Izquierdo controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Hässler.
65.59
Toni Laigle hits a low pass to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton threads a neat ball through to Arno Hässler. Arno Hässler tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.26
Tommy Winterburn sees space and advances. Tommy Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Grantt.
67.41
Gabriel Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, John Haynes. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
69.15
Gabriel Izquierdo sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Izquierdo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
78.38
With great vision, Tommy Winterburn plays the ball forward to Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Mark Draper. Mark Draper rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
81.31
Sebastian Vega flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Izquierdo who takes it down. Gabriel Izquierdo hits a low pass to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Omer Brooking.
85.03
Arno Hässler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes passes the ball forward to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.03
Julian Gento clumsily knocks into Mark Draper. The referee warns Julian Gento to calm down! Mark Draper runs off the knock.
89.14
Kevin Le Saux advances with the ball. Kevin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Norwich City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.1%
45.5%
28.4%

Scorers
Tommy Winterburn 3
Mark Draper 48
Clive Hughes 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Winterburn of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Alejandro Diaz (GK)
6
2.Dale Potts (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Vega (DEF)
6
4.Darren Clemence (DEF)
6
5.Rio Charlton (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Mark Draper (MID)goal scored
7
7.Gabriel Izquierdo (MID)
7
8.Tommy Winterburn (MID)goal scored
9
9.Kevin Le Saux (ATT)
9
10.Steve Lisbie (ATT)
6
11.John Haynes (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Swift (DEF)
0
13.Luke Beattie (DEF)
0
14.Liam Mercer (DEF)
0

1.Omer Brooking (GK)
6
2.Ian Grantt (DEF)
6
3.Terry Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Jakob Helmer (DEF)
6
5.Toni Laigle (MID)
7
6.Arno Hässler (MID)
6
7.Mariano Appoloni (MID)
6
8.Julian Gento (MID)
5
9.Clive Hughes (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Darren Pearce (ATT)
7
11.Steve Charlton (ATT)
6
 
12.Arthur Christie (GK)
0
13.Brendan Ball (MID)
0
14.Enzo Cristante (DEF)
0