Match Report


Cardiff CityCardiff City     Port ValePort Vale
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Bullock Steve Bullock
Norman Le TissierN. Le Tissier49
G
captain1
G
49Dale ShawD. Shaw
Pegguy BoutoilleP. Boutoille61
D
2
D
66Ruuben BranderR. Brander
Alistair MowbrayA. Mowbray53
D
3
D
45Rio EdwardsR. Edwards
Arnold BosmanA. Bosman50
D
4
D
54Peter RedknappP. Redknapp
Nils VogelN. Vogel48
D
5
M
51Mamadou ShakpokeM. Shakpoke
Duncan BrandD. Brand58
M
6
M
67Abel RegoA. Rego
Marvin StockdaleM. Stockdale53
M
7captain
M
56Richard MckayR. Mckay
Bill MasonB. Mason72
A
8
M
44Steve FoxS. Fox
Alistair BarmbyA. Barmby66
A
9
A
44Ian HurstI. Hurst
Henry PallisterH. Pallister59
A
10
A
64Rafael CamposR. Campos
Thierry WilliamsT. Williams47
A
11
A
45Simon MidgleyS. Midgley
 
David BowerD. Bower53
M
12
D
42Richard LinekerR. Lineker
John StandingJ. Standing49
M
13
M
41Mark CrooksM. Crooks
Stan BeckhamS. Beckham45
G
14
A
43Gavin BloomerG. Bloomer

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,716 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cardiff City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.


0.00
Cardiff City kick off and get the match underway!
8.15
With vision, Peter Redknapp picks a pass forward to Richard Mckay. Richard Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Ian Hurst controls it well on his chest. Ian Hurst shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
10.15
Marvin Stockdale laces a weighted ball forward to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.52
Peter Redknapp hacks Alistair Barmby from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alistair Barmby gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.04
With vision, Richard Mckay laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks the ball forward to Ian Hurst but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.21
Rio Edwards makes a beautiful solo run. Rio Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Campos collects the pass. Rafael Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Mowbray.
21.15
Abel Rego runs straight at the opposition's defence. Abel Rego plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Campos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Abel Rego takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Nils Vogel!
30.02
Richard Mckay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Mckay plays a one-two with Rafael Campos and rushes in on goal... Richard Mckay takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
33.51
Abel Rego threads a neat ball through to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.30
Alistair Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand knocks the ball forward to Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Pallister but the linesman indicates offside!
39.35
Abel Rego sees a break and surges forward. Abel Rego plays a quick one-two with Simon Midgley and rushes in on goal... Alistair Mowbray clumsily knocks into Abel Rego. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
39.35
The referee points to the spot..
40.32
Ian Hurst takes a stuttering run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
42.51
Richard Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Port Vale kick off!
47.02
Ruuben Brander kicks a strong pass forward to Mamadou Shakpoke. Mamadou Shakpoke makes a simple pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos runs straight at the defence! Rafael Campos takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.48
Arnold Bosman comes in with a late challenge on Simon Midgley. The referee calls over Arnold Bosman and warns him to calm down! Simon Midgley stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.18
Pegguy Boutoille flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Brand who takes it down. Duncan Brand threads the ball through to Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruuben Brander.
55.13
Peter Redknapp hits a low pass to Richard Mckay. Richard Mckay hits a low pass to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Ian Hurst provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.11
Marvin Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby beats his man to it with a header. Dale Shaw is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.06
Port Vale have made a substitution with Gavin Bloomer replacing Rafael Campos .
63.44
Steve Fox flicks a high pass forward to Simon Midgley who brings the ball under control. Simon Midgley plays a one-two with Ian Hurst and advances towards the goal... Simon Midgley comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.29
Marvin Stockdale flicks a high pass forward to Henry Pallister who brings the ball neatly under control. Henry Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
71.44
Alistair Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Stockdale. Marvin Stockdale takes it forward alone. Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Stockdale plays the ball forward to Henry Pallister who has made a great run into the box. Henry Pallister muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Dale Shaw!
75.19
Alistair Mowbray sees Duncan Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Brand flicks a high pass forward. Henry Pallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Pallister shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
77.59
Marvin Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Bill Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.11
Duncan Brand hacks Steve Fox from behind! Duncan Brand is shown the yellow card! Steve Fox carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.44
Richard Mckay threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.19
Marvin Stockdale makes a probing pass to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams shoots from long range but somehow Dale Shaw manages to keep it out.
89.02
Marvin Stockdale catches Richard Mckay on the ankles. The referee warns Marvin Stockdale to calm down! Richard Mckay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cardiff City

Port Vale
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
28.4%
47.7%
23.9%

Scorers
Alistair Barmby 57
Ian Hurst 40 (p)
Rafael Campos 47
Simon Midgley 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Campos of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Norman Le Tissier (GK)
6
2.Pegguy Boutoille (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Mowbray (DEF)
6
4.Arnold Bosman (DEF)
6
5.Nils Vogel (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Brand (MID)yellow card
6
7.Marvin Stockdale (MID)
8
8.Bill Mason (ATT)
6
9.Alistair Barmby (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Henry Pallister (ATT)
7
11.Thierry Williams (ATT)
6
 
12.David Bower (MID)
0
13.John Standing (MID)
0
14.Stan Beckham (GK)
0

1.Dale Shaw (GK)
7
2.Ruuben Brander (DEF)
7
3.Rio Edwards (DEF)
6
4.Peter Redknapp (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Mamadou Shakpoke (MID)
7
6.Abel Rego (MID)
8
7.Richard Mckay (MID)
8
8.Steve Fox (MID)
6
9.Ian Hurst (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Rafael Campos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Simon Midgley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Richard Lineker (DEF)
0
13.Mark Crooks (MID)
0
14.Gavin Bloomer (ATT)
6