Match Report
Port Vale | Port Vale | ![]() | ![]() | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
Steve Bullock | Steve Bullock | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
Dale Shaw | D. Shaw | ![]() | 49 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 49 | ![]() | Trevor Wiltord | T. Wiltord | |||||||||
Peter Redknapp | P. Redknapp | ![]() | 54 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 61 | ![]() | Ashley Fenton | A. Fenton | |||||||||
Ruuben Brander | R. Brander | ![]() | 66 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 54 | ![]() | Graeme Wright-Phillips | G. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
Rio Edwards | R. Edwards | ![]() | 45 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 46 | ![]() | Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | |||||||||
Mamadou Shakpoke | M. Shakpoke | ![]() | 51 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | ![]() | D | 41 | ![]() | Jamie James | J. James | ||||||||
Abel Rego | A. Rego | ![]() | 68 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 64 | ![]() | Rio Mike | R. Mike | |||||||||
Richard Mckay | R. Mckay | ![]() | 56 | M | ![]() | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 60 | ![]() | Daniele Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | ||||||||
Steve Fox | S. Fox | ![]() | 44 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 55 | ![]() | Steven Eadie | S. Eadie | |||||||||
Ian Hurst | I. Hurst | ![]() | 44 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 51 | ![]() | Jonathan Harley | J. Harley | |||||||||
Rafael Campos | R. Campos | ![]() | 64 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 47 | ![]() | Gary Matthews | G. Matthews | |||||||||
Simon Midgley | S. Midgley | ![]() | 45 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 47 | ![]() | Quim Moreira | Q. Moreira | |||||||||
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Richard Lineker | R. Lineker | ![]() | 42 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | M | 55 | ![]() | Scott Kerr | S. Kerr | |||||||||
Mark Crooks | M. Crooks | ![]() | 41 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | A | 45 | ![]() | Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | |||||||||
Gavin Bloomer | G. Bloomer | ![]() | 43 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | M | 44 | ![]() | Brian Elliott | B. Elliott |
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 4,854 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
0.00
Wrexham start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.29
Steven Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Gary Matthews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.06
Rio Mike threads the ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Dale Shaw.
22.30
Jamie James knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniele Le Tissier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.20
Richard Mckay threads the ball through to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Midgley. Ashley Fenton comes in with a late challenge on Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
26.16
Ashley Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Le Tissier. With intelligent vision, Daniele Le Tissier laces a weighted ball forward to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.45
32.30
Abel Rego makes a simple pass to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.45
Steve Fox flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Campos controls it well on his chest. Rafael Campos shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Rio Mike threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Port Vale start the second half!
47.06
Richard Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Ian Hurst collects the pass. Ian Hurst controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rafael Campos through on goal. Rafael Campos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
53.01
Richard Mckay takes it forward alone. Richard Mckay plays a one-two with Simon Midgley and advances towards the goal... Jamie James clumsily knocks into Richard Mckay. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
54.08
Steven Eadie hits a low pass to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.33
Joe Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Le Tissier who takes it down. Daniele Le Tissier brings the ball forward. Daniele Le Tissier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruuben Brander.
60.21
Port Vale have made a substitution with Gavin Bloomer replacing Rafael Campos .Wrexham have made a substitution with Kelvin Walker replacing Steven Eadie .
65.19
Jamie James makes a strong solo run forward. Jamie James flicks a high pass forward. Quim Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.46
With imagination, Steve Fox laces a through ball forward to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley sees Gavin Bloomer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Bloomer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.29
Rio Mike sees Jonathan Harley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Harley edges inside the box! Jonathan Harley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
69.23
71.24
Kelvin Walker plays the ball forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
73.43
Jamie James chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Mike. Rio Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Quim Moreira provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Dale Shaw reads it well. Fabulous stop!
75.29
79.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Abel Rego plays the ball forward to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.25
Abel Rego advances with the ball. Abel Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Trevor Wiltord manages to gather it easily.
87.21
Richard Mckay threads the ball through to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
89.38
Mamadou Shakpoke makes a probing pass to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ian Hurst is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
24.4%
46.3%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Harley of Wrexham |
Match Ratings
1. | Dale Shaw (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Peter Redknapp (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ruuben Brander (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Rio Edwards (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Mamadou Shakpoke (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Abel Rego (MID) | 9 | |
7. | Richard Mckay (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Steve Fox (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Ian Hurst (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Rafael Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Simon Midgley (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Richard Lineker (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Mark Crooks (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Gavin Bloomer (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Trevor Wiltord (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Ashley Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Joe Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jamie James (DEF) | 7 | |
6. | Rio Mike (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Daniele Le Tissier (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Steven Eadie (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jonathan Harley (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
10. | Gary Matthews (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Quim Moreira (ATT) | 8 | |
12. | Scott Kerr (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Kelvin Walker (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Brian Elliott (MID) | 0 |