Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Steve BullockSteve Bullock Computer Player Computer Player
Dale ShawD. Shaw49
G
1
G
52Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards
Peter RedknappP. Redknapp54
D
2
D
62Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson
Ruuben BranderR. Brander66
D
3
D
58Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal
Rio EdwardsR. Edwards45
D
4captain
D
52Peter BarryP. Barry
Mamadou ShakpokeM. Shakpoke51
M
5
D
49James CoppingerJ. Coppinger
Abel RegoA. Rego67
M
6
M
65Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham
Richard MckayR. Mckay56
M
captain7
M
61Joe DeaneJ. Deane
Steve FoxS. Fox44
M
8
M
54Craig ClaphamC. Clapham
Ian HurstI. Hurst44
A
9
A
69Xavier RodriguezX. Rodriguez
Rafael CamposR. Campos64
A
10
A
65Norman StandingN. Standing
Gavin BloomerG. Bloomer43
A
11
A
58Edward PowerE. Power
 
Richard LinekerR. Lineker42
D
12
A
53Luke DaviesL. Davies
Mark CrooksM. Crooks41
M
13
A
52Alan BenaliA. Benali
Simon MidgleyS. Midgley45
A
14
M
52Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,769 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Brian Standing.


0.00
Port Vale get the match underway!
4.40
Steve Fox passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
6.44
Jon Peckham passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Xavier Rodriguez. Xavier Rodriguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.36
Peter Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mckay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Mckay advances with the ball. Richard Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.35
Kemal Thompson barges into Rafael Campos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Campos runs off the knock.
15.30
Abel Rego makes an attacking run forward. Abel Rego passes the ball forward to Gavin Bloomer. Some good footwork from Gavin Bloomer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.52
Ruuben Brander passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Richard Mckay. Richard Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
22.35
Mamadou Shakpoke kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.55
Port Vale are playing very defensively.
28.25
Richard Mckay threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.39
Abel Rego takes a quick throw-in, which Richard Mckay takes on the chest. Richard Mckay advances with the ball. Richard Mckay hits a low pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Ledley Edwards.
32.54
Jon Peckham makes a beautiful solo run. Jon Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.31
Peter Redknapp threads the ball through to Richard Mckay. Richard Mckay makes a simple pass to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Coppinger.
36.54
Ruuben Brander breaks forward. Ruuben Brander chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.05
Richard Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.42
Abel Rego clumsily knocks into Craig Clapham. Abel Rego is shown the yellow card! Craig Clapham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.32
Rio Edwards hacks Norman Standing from behind! The referee calls over Rio Edwards and warns him to calm down! Norman Standing gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.30
Mamadou Shakpoke passes the ball forward to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ledley Edwards had no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.

45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off!
53.38
Abel Rego catches Craig Clapham on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Abel Rego!! Craig Clapham stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.10
Craig Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
57.27
Rio Edwards takes it forward alone. Rio Edwards makes a probing pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Coppinger.
60.37
Port Vale have made a substitution with Simon Midgley replacing Rafael Campos .Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Alan Benali replacing Xavier Rodriguez and Colin Mcinnes replacing Joe Deane .
66.44
Ruel Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham threads a neat ball through to Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Power. Edward Power powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Dale Shaw!
73.22
Gavin Bloomer brings the ball forward. Gavin Bloomer advances inside the box! Gavin Bloomer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
77.02
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Luke Davies replacing Norman Standing .
81.42
Gavin Bloomer clumsily knocks into Colin Mcinnes. Gavin Bloomer is warned by the referee! Colin Mcinnes runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Macclesfield Town
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
19.2%
50%
30.8%

Scorers
Ian Hurst 8, 44
Gavin Bloomer 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Hurst of Port Vale

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

1.Ledley Edwards (GK)
6
2.Kemal Thompson (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
6
4.Peter Barry (DEF)
6
5.James Coppinger (DEF)
6
6.Jon Peckham (MID)
6
7.Joe Deane (MID)
6
8.Craig Clapham (MID)
6
9.Xavier Rodriguez (ATT)
6
10.Norman Standing (ATT)
6
11.Edward Power (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Davies (ATT)
6
13.Alan Benali (ATT)
6
14.Colin Mcinnes (MID)
6