Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,231 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Port Vale and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.


0.00
Port Vale kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
Peter Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Sandro Imbriani manages to keep it out.
3.07
Greg Royce sees a break and surges forward. Greg Royce hits a low pass to Omer Youds. Omer Youds makes a great pass forward. Colin Bowyer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
6.33
Robert Lowe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robert Lowe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.38
Anthony Brooking makes a probing pass to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Youds. Omer Youds muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.27
Jason Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
18.01
Jason Lowe threads a neat ball through to Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen rushes past Richard Lineker! Some silky footwork from Adam Mortensen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
20.04
Peter Redknapp makes an attacking run forward. Peter Redknapp threads the ball through into the box. Ian Hurst shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Sandro Imbriani.
22.53
Brian Youds flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Brooking holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Brooking controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen puts a great ball through. Omer Youds runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.36
Richard Mckay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Mckay lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
33.37
Adam Mortensen catches Richard Lineker on the ankles. Adam Mortensen is given a warning by the referee! Richard Lineker runs off the knock.
38.54
Richard Lineker threads the ball through to Mamadou Shakpoke. Mamadou Shakpoke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley runs straight at the defence! Simon Midgley takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Sandro Imbriani as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
49.15
Colin Bowyer comes in with a late challenge on Michael Mortensen. The referee warns Colin Bowyer to calm down! Michael Mortensen runs off the knock.
54.06
Gavin Powell barges into Adam Mortensen. The referee brings Gavin Powell to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Mortensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.40
Peter Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Simon Midgley controls it well on his chest. Simon Midgley passes the ball forward but Ian Hurst is offside!
60.33
Port Vale have made a substitution with Andy McGrory replacing Simon Midgley .
65.00
Richard Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mckay controls it well on his chest. Richard Mckay makes an attacking run forward. Richard Mckay shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.55
Michael Mortensen flicks a high pass forward to Peter Redknapp who brings the ball under control. Peter Redknapp changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter Redknapp threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
77.35
Jason Lowe sees Colin Bowyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Bowyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dale Shaw gets down and covers it.
78.41
With a delightful solo run, Peter Redknapp stretches the opposition's defence. Peter Redknapp shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.36
Richard Mckay takes a quick throw-in. Peter Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from distance. Sandro Imbriani gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
85.51
Jason Lowe sees Colin Bowyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Bowyer knocks the ball forward to Omer Youds but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.58
Brian Youds makes a probing pass to Robert Lowe. Robert Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Mortensen. Adam Mortensen advances inside the box! Adam Mortensen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
30.5%
42.7%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Mortensen of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Dale Shaw (GK)
6
2.Gavin Powell (DEF)
5
3.Michael Mortensen (DEF)
6
4.Richard Lineker (DEF)
7
5.Mamadou Shakpoke (MID)
6
6.Peter Redknapp (DEF)
9
7.Richard Mckay (MID)goal scored
9
8.Steve Fox (MID)
6
9.Ian Hurst (ATT)
6
10.Simon Midgley (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Bloomer (ATT)
6
 
12.Aaron Lineker (DEF)
0
13.Jeremías Taricco (MID)
0
14.Andy McGrory (ATT)
6

1.Sandro Imbriani (GK)
7
2.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Greg Royce (DEF)
6
4.Brian Youds (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Adams (MID)
6
6.Jason Lowe (MID)
7
7.Anthony Brooking (MID)
6
8.Robert Lowe (MID)
7
9.Colin Bowyer (ATT)
6
10.Omer Youds (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Adam Mortensen (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jonathan Magnier (DEF)
0
13.Brendan Howells (GK)
0
14.Nwankwo Ball (DEF)
0