Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Eric BellemoreEric Bellemore Paul Haylock Paul Haylock
Alejandro DiazA. Diaz62
G
1
G
52David CarltonD. Carlton
Dale PottsD. Potts56
D
2
D
66Robert LawrenceR. Lawrence
Sebastian VegaS. Vega61
D
3
D
53Kieron AthertonK. Atherton
Darren ClemenceD. Clemence56
D
4
D
52Morris CleggM. Clegg
Rio CharltonR. Charlton60
D
captain5
M
46Robbie UnsworthR. Unsworth
Gabriel IzquierdoG. Izquierdo58
M
6captain
M
63Dean McleodD. Mcleod
Sergio CarvalhoS. Carvalho60
M
7
M
58Scott MowbrayS. Mowbray
Tommy WinterburnT. Winterburn55
M
8
M
57Martin DuranM. Duran
Kevin Le SauxK. Le Saux60
A
9
A
50Silvio CamposS. Campos
Steve LisbieS. Lisbie58
A
10
A
60Jason McManamanJ. McManaman
John HaynesJ. Haynes51
A
11
A
53Bruno CastroB. Castro
 
Anthony SwiftA. Swift48
D
12
D
50Callum McinnesC. Mcinnes
Ronald ThompsonR. Thompson31
D
13
M
54Harvey BoydH. Boyd
Liam MercerL. Mercer47
D
14
A
50Trevor ThompsonT. Thompson

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 13,103 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Vieira.


0.00
The first half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
3.33
Tommy Winterburn darts forward. Tommy Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Lawrence.
8.53
Dale Potts makes a simple pass to Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Izquierdo controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Carlton who gathers it comfortably.
10.55
Sergio Carvalho sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. David Carlton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.29
Darren Clemence sees Tommy Winterburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
20.32
Darren Clemence receives the ball from a throw-in from Sebastian Vega. With great vision, Darren Clemence plays the ball forward to Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Carlton who gathers it comfortably.
21.58
Sergio Carvalho sees space and advances. Sergio Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Carlton who gathers it comfortably.
24.18
Dean Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
27.47
Gabriel Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Haynes. John Haynes shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
28.46
Sebastian Vega comes in with a late challenge on Scott Mowbray. The referee calls over Sebastian Vega and shows him a yellow card! Scott Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.11
Morris Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Unsworth who brings the ball under control. Robbie Unsworth plays the ball forward to Scott Mowbray. Scott Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Alejandro Diaz manages to keep it out.
33.19
John Haynes sees Steve Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Lawrence.
36.44
With some swift thinking, John Haynes plays the ball forward to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards John Haynes. John Haynes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by David Carlton. Excellent save.
38.29
Morris Clegg barges into Kevin Le Saux. Morris Clegg is shown the yellow card! Kevin Le Saux stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.13
Scott Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Alejandro Diaz.
44.26
Darren Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Potts. Dale Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morris Clegg.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale switch their midfield play to Support Defence and their overall play to Defensive.

45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
51.47
Scott Mowbray comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Carvalho. The referee calls over Scott Mowbray and warns him to calm down! Sergio Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.24
Kieron Atherton threads a neat ball through to Morris Clegg. Morris Clegg makes a simple pass to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman hits a low pass to Robbie Unsworth. Robbie Unsworth looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.35
Kevin Le Saux makes a simple pass to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards John Haynes. With a superhuman jump, John Haynes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. John Haynes scores for Port Vale!!
65.58
John Haynes barges into Scott Mowbray. John Haynes is shown the yellow card! Scott Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.09
Rio Charlton punts the ball hopefully upfield. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Le Saux!
73.52
Port Vale are in full control of this game.
75.49
Scott Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Castro. Bruno Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
77.56
Sebastian Vega flicks a high pass forward to John Haynes who brings the ball under control. John Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
81.03
Sergio Carvalho advances with the ball. Sergio Carvalho threads a neat ball through to John Haynes. John Haynes shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
83.23
Tommy Winterburn barges into Robert Lawrence. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.38
Sergio Carvalho passes the ball forward to John Haynes. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.33
Silvio Campos sees a break and surges forward. Silvio Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.03
Kevin Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. John Haynes collects the pass. John Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Scott Mowbray advances with the ball. Scott Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Middlesbrough
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
24.7%
44.4%
30.9%

Scorers
Sergio Carvalho 11
John Haynes 60
Kevin Le Saux 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Carvalho of Port Vale

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

1.David Carlton (GK)
6
2.Robert Lawrence (DEF)
6
3.Kieron Atherton (DEF)
6
4.Morris Clegg (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Robbie Unsworth (MID)
6
6.Dean Mcleod (MID)
6
7.Scott Mowbray (MID)
7
8.Martin Duran (MID)
6
9.Silvio Campos (ATT)
6
10.Jason McManaman (ATT)
6
11.Bruno Castro (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Mcinnes (DEF)
0
13.Harvey Boyd (MID)
0
14.Trevor Thompson (ATT)
0