Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Aston VillaAston Villa
Eric BellemoreEric Bellemore Jamie Barton Jamie Barton
Alejandro DiazA. Diaz62
G
1
G
58Nikolas LindnerN. Lindner
Dale PottsD. Potts56
D
2
D
54Bram KanuB. Kanu
Sebastian VegaS. Vega61
D
3
D
52Michele AmbrosinoM. Ambrosino
Darren ClemenceD. Clemence56
D
4
D
52Denny Van GobbelD. Van Gobbel
Rio CharltonR. Charlton60
D
captain5
D
55Emanuele TraversaE. Traversa
Gabriel IzquierdoG. Izquierdo58
M
6
M
57James ClaphamJ. Clapham
Sergio CarvalhoS. Carvalho60
M
7
M
57Bill KitsonB. Kitson
Tommy WinterburnT. Winterburn55
M
8
M
57Alex JamesA. James
Kevin Le SauxK. Le Saux60
A
9captain
A
54Daniel BentoD. Bento
Steve LisbieS. Lisbie58
A
10
A
55Trevor CopeT. Cope
John HaynesJ. Haynes51
A
11
A
56Pius MathijssenP. Mathijssen
 
Anthony SwiftA. Swift48
D
12
M
58Ruel HurstR. Hurst
Ronald ThompsonR. Thompson31
D
13
M
53Duarte AlmeidaD. Almeida
Liam MercerL. Mercer47
D
14
M
52Juan-Carlos HelgueraJ. Helguera

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Port Vale and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicholas Ball.


0.00
Aston Villa start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.05
Sebastian Vega hits a low pass to John Haynes. John Haynes shoots from long range. Nikolas Lindner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.56
Denny Van Gobbel knocks the ball to his team mate, James Clapham. James Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Cope. Trevor Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
21.39
Sebastian Vega flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Sergio Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Kitson.
22.27
Daniel Bento comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Winterburn. Daniel Bento is shown the yellow card! Tommy Winterburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.40
Rio Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards John Haynes. John Haynes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nikolas Lindner didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.08
Gabriel Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
44.55
With a delightful solo run, Sergio Carvalho stretches the opposition's defence. Sergio Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Lisbie!
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. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Port Vale kick off!
51.48
Darren Clemence threads a neat ball through to Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
53.36
Darren Clemence makes a probing pass to Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michele Ambrosino.
55.28
Dale Potts pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dale Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Dale Potts shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
60.51
James Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Mathijssen. Pius Mathijssen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
61.02
Gabriel Izquierdo sees Steve Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michele Ambrosino.
63.54
Sergio Carvalho catches Michele Ambrosino on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michele Ambrosino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.50
James Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Pius Mathijssen controls it well on his chest. Pius Mathijssen edges inside the box! Pius Mathijssen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.36
Bill Kitson knocks the ball forward to Denny Van Gobbel. Denny Van Gobbel flicks a high ball forward to Pius Mathijssen who takes it down. Pius Mathijssen plays a one-two with Bill Kitson and advances towards the goal... Pius Mathijssen tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
71.14
Sebastian Vega hits a low pass to Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn advances with the ball. Tommy Winterburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.57
Darren Clemence makes a strong solo run forward. Darren Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.35
Darren Clemence makes a simple pass to Sebastian Vega. Sebastian Vega sees John Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.56
Daniel Bento brings the ball forward. Daniel Bento shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.33
Tommy Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Aston Villa
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
26.9%
46.2%
26.9%

Scorers
John Haynes 9
Steve Lisbie 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Lisbie of Port Vale

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

1.Nikolas Lindner (GK)
7
2.Bram Kanu (DEF)
6
3.Michele Ambrosino (DEF)
6
4.Denny Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
5.Emanuele Traversa (DEF)
6
6.James Clapham (MID)
7
7.Bill Kitson (MID)
6
8.Alex James (MID)
7
9.Daniel Bento (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Trevor Cope (ATT)
6
11.Pius Mathijssen (ATT)
7
 
12.Ruel Hurst (MID)
0
13.Duarte Almeida (MID)
0
14.Juan-Carlos Helguera (MID)
0