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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,743 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
3.45
0-0Dale Dichio clumsily knocks into Darren Wiltord. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.19
0-0Ledley Grondin clumsily knocks into Marco Gullit. Ledley Grondin is warned by the referee! Marco Gullit hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.16
0-0Dale Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Ljungberg. Clive Ljungberg finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.15
0-0Marco Gullit hits a low pass to Sylvain Terry. Sylvain Terry passes the ball forward but Stephen Sheringham is offside!
14.14
0-0Dale Dichio flicks a high pass forward to Ali Gagnier who brings the ball under control. Ali Gagnier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.25
1-0Kevin Henderson threads the ball through to Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley plays a quick one-two with Carl Johnson and rushes in on goal... Arthur Ripley strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stan Scholes with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
21.07
1-0Tim Moore passes the ball forward to Dale Dichio. Dale Dichio flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Sheringham who brings the ball under control. Stephen Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Ljungberg. Clive Ljungberg makes a convincing header. Mike Young picks it out of the air!
26.34
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.18
Stephen Sheringham makes a probing pass to Clive Ljungberg. Clive Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.43
Clive Ljungberg hacks Darren Wiltord from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Wiltord stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Sylvain Terry picks a pass forward to Dale Dichio. Dale Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Sheringham. Stephen Sheringham rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
38.03
Dale Dichio passes the ball forward to Marco Gullit. Marco Gullit whips in a cross ball towards Ali Gagnier. Ali Gagnier gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Mike Young as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.36
1-0It's a corner kick. Sylvain Terry loops the ball over to the far post. Tim Moore makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.44
Danijel Pardeilhan flicks a high ball forward to Michael Ward who takes it down. Michael Ward shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.32
Andy Telfer makes a probing pass to David Murray. With a delightful solo run, David Murray stretches the opposition's defence. David Murray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Ward but he's offside!
45.00
Arthur Ripley catches Marco Gullit on the ankles. The referee calls over Arthur Ripley and shows him a yellow card! Marco Gullit hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for 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
Port Vale kick off the second half!
49.41
Carl Johnson sees Michael Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.38
Mervin Lawrence makes a probing pass to Stephen Sheringham. Stephen Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Henderson.
54.42
Marco Gullit flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Lawrence collects the pass. Mervin Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.28
Arthur Ripley makes a simple pass to Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Michael Ward controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Michael Ward comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stan Scholes with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
60.07
3-0Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Mario Van Vliet replacing Tim Moore and Rui Gomes replacing Dale Dichio .
65.02
Danijel Pardeilhan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson sees Arthur Ripley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arthur Ripley plays a one-two with Kevin Henderson and rushes in on goal... Arthur Ripley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arthur Ripley!
77.13
4-0Port Vale appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
77.13
Julian Carter threads a neat ball through to Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan threads the ball through to Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward connects with a diving header. It's there!! Stan Scholes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.19
With vision, Alfredo Rimondini plays the ball forward to Marco Gullit. Marco Gullit makes a simple pass to Stephen Sheringham. Stephen Sheringham shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.23
Julian Carter advances with the ball. Julian Carter advances inside the box! Julian Carter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.57
With wonderful vision, Sylvain Terry plays the ball forward to Ali Gagnier. Ali Gagnier lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Sheringham. Stephen Sheringham directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.20
David Murray sees space and advances. David Murray hits a low pass to Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan skips past Rui Gomes! Danijel Pardeilhan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
31.2%
46.8%
22.1%
Scorers
| Arthur Ripley 15, 65 Carl Johnson 49 Michael Ward 57, 77 | Stephen Sheringham 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michael Ward of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mike Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ledley Grondin (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Andy Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Murray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Ripley (MID) |   | 9 |
| 8. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Ward (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Carl Johnson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tony Howells (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nick Plowright (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stan Scholes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tim Moore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Rimondini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mervin Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dale Dichio (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Sylvain Terry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marco Gullit (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Clive Ljungberg (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Stephen Sheringham (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Ali Gagnier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mario Van Vliet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rui Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Greening (GK) | 0 | |