Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Dodd.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Dodd.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.48
1-0Pasquale Vecchiola makes a probing pass to Alberto Summerbee. Alberto Summerbee surges forward with the ball. Alberto Summerbee cuts inside the box! Alberto Summerbee shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Paul Vickers has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.19
1-0Nicky Milburn knocks the ball forward to Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Ian Laver but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.10
Mike Mason flicks a high pass forward. Jamal Bakboord holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jamal Bakboord threads the ball through to Simon Riemann but he's offside!
21.50
Pasquale Vecchiola flicks a high ball forward to Logan Ferrari who takes it down. Logan Ferrari skips past Leon Benali! Logan Ferrari shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.52
Leon Benali flicks a high ball forward to Mike Mason who takes it down. Mike Mason sees Brendan Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brendan Mcgreal makes a great pass forward. Mike Mason runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.01
2-0Ray Sbrizzo chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Summerbee. Alberto Summerbee flicks a high pass forward to Pasquale Vecchiola who brings the ball under control. Pasquale Vecchiola whips in a cross ball towards Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.06
2-0Mike Mason sees a break and surges forward. Mike Mason plays a one-two with Simon Riemann and rushes in on goal... Mike Mason shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
33.24
Pasquale Vecchiola chips the ball to his team mate, Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Laver. Ian Laver flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.53
Simon Riemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jamal Bakboord scores for Manchester City!!
39.22
Jason McManaman sees Mike Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Mason plays a one-two with Craig Pallister and advances towards the goal... Mike Mason muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
42.54
3-1Jason McManaman makes a strong solo run forward. Jason McManaman knocks the ball forward to Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal cuts inside the box! Brendan Mcgreal strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Pasquale Vecchiola. Excellent block.
45.00
3-1Leon Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Montague. Kemal Montague knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Pulido who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
49.57
Jason McManaman makes a probing pass to Mike Mason. Mike Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann lofts in a cross ball towards Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.31
Eduardo Carrillo kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Summerbee. Alberto Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Logan Ferrari who takes it down. Logan Ferrari finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
53.10
Ray Sbrizzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari threads the ball through into the box. Tony Huckerby comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.53
Ray Sbrizzo passes the ball forward to Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola sees Ray Sbrizzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ray Sbrizzo whips in a cross ball towards Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
59.52
Leon Benali makes a simple pass to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman decides to run forward with the ball. Jason McManaman cuts inside the box! Jason McManaman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.30
4-1Port Vale have made a substitution with Niccolo Greening replacing Alberto Summerbee .
61.31
Ray Sbrizzo makes a probing pass to Ian Laver. Ian Laver skips past Sylvain Fenton! Ian Laver strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.41
4-1Niccolo Greening hacks Simon Riemann from behind! The referee warns Niccolo Greening to calm down! Simon Riemann runs off the knock.
71.47
4-1Niccolo Greening flicks a high pass forward to Tony Huckerby who brings the ball under control. Tony Huckerby runs straight at the defence! Leon Benali hacks Tony Huckerby from behind! Tony Huckerby appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.15
Port Vale have made a substitution with Brian Le Saux replacing Logan Ferrari .
85.34
Jason McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Mike Mason controls it well on his chest. Mike Mason threads a neat ball through to Kemal Montague. Kemal Montague cuts inside the box! Kemal Montague tries a spectacular strike. Kemal Montague scores for Manchester City!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Logan Ferrari of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Pulido (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Enrique Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Oliver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicky Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Carrillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pasquale Vecchiola (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ray Sbrizzo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alberto Summerbee (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Ian Laver (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Tony Huckerby (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Logan Ferrari (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Graham Green (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Niccolo Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Brian Le Saux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul Vickers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason McManaman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Leon Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sylvain Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Riemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mike Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Brendan Mcgreal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jamal Bakboord (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Kemal Montague (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Brian Southgate (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francis Copping (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Mike (DEF) | 0 | |