Match Report
| Liverpool | Liverpool |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Tom Bingham | Tom Bingham | Dale Sadler | Dale Sadler | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Vargas | D. Vargas |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Rafael Pulido | R. Pulido | |||||||||
| Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher |  | 32 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Enrique Fernandez | E. Fernandez | |||||||||
| Oleg Hunt | O. Hunt |  | 32 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Dean Oliver | D. Oliver | |||||||||
| Chris Clegg | C. Clegg |  | 40 | R | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Nicky Milburn | N. Milburn | |||||||||
| Neil Brooking | N. Brooking | | 40 | R | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Eduardo Carrillo | E. Carrillo | |||||||||
| Brian Gardner | B. Gardner | | 69 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 66 |  | Pasquale Vecchiola | P. Vecchiola | ||||||||
| Ronnie Cope | R. Cope | | 75 | A | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Ray Sbrizzo | R. Sbrizzo | |||||||||
| Ralph Goodwin | R. Goodwin | | 75 | A | | 8 | | M | 69 |  | Goran Petrovic | G. Petrovic | |||||||||
| Ben Patterson | B. Patterson | | 40 | R | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Ian Laver | I. Laver | |||||||||
| Danny Brooking | D. Brooking | | 40 | R | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Tony Huckerby | T. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Frank Bramble | F. Bramble | | 40 | R | | 11 | | | A | 56 | | Brian Le Saux | B. Le Saux | ||||||||
| Gareth Burbage | G. Burbage | | 40 | R | | 12 | | D | 60 | | Graham Green | G. Green | |||||||||
| Graeme Smith | G. Smith | | 40 | R | | 13 | | M | 62 | | Scott Mcgreal | S. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Edmundo Vidal | E. Vidal | | 32 | D | | 14 | | A | 63 | | Dave Pearce | D. Pearce | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 16,245 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Port Vale start the match!
2.44
0-0Ray Sbrizzo threads the ball through to Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby skips past Chris Clegg! Tony Huckerby makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
3.40
0-0Ronnie Cope catches Ray Sbrizzo on the ankles. Ronnie Cope is warned by the referee! Ray Sbrizzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.45
0-1Dean Oliver hits a low pass to Ray Sbrizzo. Ray Sbrizzo chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Brian Le Saux. Brian Le Saux is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.47
0-1Chris Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Ben Patterson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Patterson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
14.41
Ray Sbrizzo flicks a high pass forward. Tony Huckerby collects the pass. Tony Huckerby shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.23
0-1Ronnie Cope makes a probing pass to Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner makes a simple pass to Ronnie Cope. Ronnie Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.21
Ray Sbrizzo makes a simple pass to Brian Le Saux. Brian Le Saux finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.07
Ben Patterson makes a simple pass to Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.23
Nicky Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Vecchiola controls it well on his chest. Pasquale Vecchiola flicks a high pass forward. Brian Le Saux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Ray Sbrizzo. Ray Sbrizzo makes a deft header but is denied by David Vargas. Excellent save.
33.41
Ray Sbrizzo flicks a high pass forward. Goran Petrovic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Goran Petrovic sees Ray Sbrizzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ray Sbrizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Le Saux. Brian Le Saux outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.19
With a delightful solo run, Pasquale Vecchiola stretches the opposition's defence. Pasquale Vecchiola shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.06
Eduardo Carrillo receives the ball from a throw-in from Goran Petrovic. Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Carrillo plays the ball forward to Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola passes the ball forward to Ian Laver. Ian Laver whips in a cross ball towards Brian Le Saux. Brian Le Saux makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Vargas with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale! That's his third!
45.00
Brian Gardner surges forward with the ball. Brian Gardner whips in a cross ball towards Ben Patterson. Ben Patterson makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Liverpool kick off!
47.34
Pasquale Vecchiola sees Brian Le Saux in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.13
Dean Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Ray Sbrizzo collects the pass. Ray Sbrizzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Gallacher.
60.29
Goran Petrovic passes the ball forward to Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola hits a low pass to Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Laver. Ian Laver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
61.06
Goran Petrovic flicks a high pass forward. Brian Le Saux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Ian Laver. Ian Laver connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
66.30
Nicky Milburn passes the ball forward to Ray Sbrizzo. Ray Sbrizzo threads a neat ball through to Ian Laver. Ian Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.30
Pasquale Vecchiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Sbrizzo. Ray Sbrizzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola plays a quick one-two with Tony Huckerby and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Pasquale Vecchiola provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.21
Dean Oliver sees Goran Petrovic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Goran Petrovic flicks a high pass forward to Brian Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Brian Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola powers a header at goal but somehow David Vargas manages to keep it out.
71.46
Brian Le Saux plays the ball forward to Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, David Vargas, sees it late!! Goal for Port Vale!
75.43
Nicky Milburn pushes up the pitch. Nicky Milburn threads a neat ball through to Ian Laver. Ian Laver cuts inside the box! Ian Laver takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ian Laver!
79.18
Oleg Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking darts forward. Neil Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Brooking. Danny Brooking flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
81.49
Ronnie Cope catches Eduardo Carrillo on the ankles. The referee brings Ronnie Cope to one side and gives him another warning! Eduardo Carrillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.52
Tony Huckerby sees Brian Le Saux in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but David Vargas is on top of his game. Nice save!
84.26
Ben Patterson knocks the ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin shoots from distance but is denied by Rafael Pulido. Excellent save.
87.11
Ray Sbrizzo flicks a high pass forward to Tony Huckerby who brings the ball under control. Tony Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Goran Petrovic. Goran Petrovic is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. David Vargas manages to gather it.
89.47
Without breaking stride, Goran Petrovic plays the ball forward to Brian Le Saux. Brian Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Laver. Ian Laver heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from David Vargas.
90.00
Eduardo Carrillo sees Pasquale Vecchiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pasquale Vecchiola chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Laver. Ian Laver runs straight at the defence! Ian Laver strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. David Vargas gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
1
14
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
26.6%
73.4%
Play Area
32.9%
41.8%
25.3%
Scorers
| Brian Le Saux 8, 33, 42 Tony Huckerby 71 Ian Laver 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Le Saux of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Vargas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Clegg (RES) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Brooking (RES) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Gardner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ronnie Cope (ATT) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ralph Goodwin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ben Patterson (RES) | 6 | |
| 10. | Danny Brooking (RES) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frank Bramble (RES) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gareth Burbage (RES) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graeme Smith (RES) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Vidal (DEF) | 0 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ray Sbrizzo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Goran Petrovic (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ian Laver (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Tony Huckerby (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Brian Le Saux (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Graham Green (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Mcgreal (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dave Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |