Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Port Vale and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Beckham.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Port Vale and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Beckham.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the first half underway!
4.56
0-0Sergio Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
6.58
0-0Gabriel Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Steve Lisbie through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Steve Lisbie provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
12.02
0-0Dean Bailey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.02
With vision, Dale Potts plays the ball forward to Gabriel Izquierdo. With a delightful solo run, Gabriel Izquierdo stretches the opposition's defence. Gabriel Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Myers.
21.39
John Haynes threads a neat ball through to Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
30.13
Darren Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn makes a probing pass to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
32.28
Sergio Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards John Haynes. John Haynes heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.09
0-1Ralph Impey pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ralph Impey threads the ball through to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.06
Ralph Impey flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Sbaglia controls it well on his chest. Tiziano Sbaglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.31
Darren Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Vega threads the ball through to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie plays a one-two with Gabriel Izquierdo and advances towards the goal... Steve Lisbie takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.53
With vision, Darren Clemence plays the ball forward to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
53.57
1-1Sebastian Vega barges into Mick Murrin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Murrin runs off the knock.
54.25
Wayne Oakes makes a simple pass to Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
57.50
Rio Charlton hacks Wayne Oakes from behind! The referee calls over Rio Charlton and shows him a yellow card! Wayne Oakes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.50
Tommy Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo rushes past Ruud Van Putten! Gabriel Izquierdo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.21
Tommy Winterburn passes the ball forward to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Richard Palmer!
69.43
Rio Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Sergio Carvalho passes the ball forward to Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.06
Dean Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Mick Murrin who takes it down. Mick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.13
Kevin Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to John Haynes. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.54
Wayne Oakes brings the ball forward. Wayne Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.24
Sergio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. John Haynes collects the pass. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Palmer who gathers it comfortably.
78.06
Gabriel Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Carvalho collects the pass. Sergio Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.47
Wayne Oakes flicks a high ball forward to Dean Bailey who takes it down. Dean Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.45
Gabriel Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Bailey.
85.10
Ralph Impey plays the ball forward to Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Sbaglia. Tiziano Sbaglia lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alejandro Diaz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.26
Dean Heskey kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Ralph Impey picks a pass forward to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey shoots from distance. Alejandro Diaz gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
24.7%
43.2%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michael Priestley of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alejandro Diaz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dale Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Vega (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Darren Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rio Charlton (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Sergio Carvalho (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Izquierdo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Tommy Winterburn (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Le Saux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steve Lisbie (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | John Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Swift (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luke Beattie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Mercer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Palmer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruud Van Putten (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ralph Impey (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ross Myers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Töpfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wayne Oakes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tiziano Sbaglia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dean Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mick Murrin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Michael Priestley (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Dean Heskey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carl Charlton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rio Midgley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme Barry (DEF) | 0 | |