Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,081 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
0.00
0-0Port Vale get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Julian Carter breaks forward. Julian Carter knocks the ball forward to Michael Ward. Michael Ward tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
4.27
0-0Peter Hitchcock passes the ball forward to Michael Britton. Michael Britton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Mike. Dean Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.36
Peter Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.10
1-0Dean Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Carl Johnson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Carl Johnson tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.25
Dean Mike knocks the ball forward to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo plays a scrappy one-two with Jurgen Sedouki and advances towards the goal... Riccardo Zitolo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.56
Kevin Henderson arcs the ball upfield. Carl Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
32.14
Riccardo Zitolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Kasper. Ivan Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Dean Mike. Dean Mike connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.03
Dean Mike flicks a high ball forward to Riccardo Zitolo who takes it down. Riccardo Zitolo whips in a cross ball towards Dean Mike. Dean Mike powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.20
Mervin Mustoe decides to run forward with the ball. Mervin Mustoe shoots from outside the area. Tony Howells is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.35
Riccardo Zitolo flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Kitson controls it well on his chest. Brendan Kitson shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Port Vale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
55.10
Darren Wiltord plays the ball forward to Danijel Pardeilhan. With some swift thinking, Danijel Pardeilhan plays the ball forward to Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson plays a quick one-two with Michael Ward and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Carl Johnson provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.36
Riccardo Zitolo hits a low pass to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki whips in a cross ball towards Dean Mike. Dean Mike connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.36
1-4Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Armin Masur replacing Jurgen Sedouki .
66.21
Dean Murphy threads a neat ball through to Arthur Ripley. With some swift thinking, Arthur Ripley plays the ball forward to Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan plays a one-two with Carl Johnson and rushes in on goal... Danijel Pardeilhan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.24
Michael Ward flicks a high pass forward. Carl Johnson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.31
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Les Vassell replacing Michael Ward, Nigel Jacobs replacing Kevin Henderson and Shaun Proctor replacing Ledley Grondin .Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Ivan Kasper and Harry Mcleod replacing Peter Hitchcock .
81.55
1-4Dean Murphy catches Riccardo Zitolo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Riccardo Zitolo runs off the knock.
89.30
1-4Andy Telfer hacks Dean Mike from behind! Andy Telfer is shown the yellow card! Dean Mike gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.30
1-4Free kick to Bolton Wanderers just outside the area...
90.00
Tommaso Baronio slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
30.4%
46.8%
22.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Riccardo Zitolo of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tony Howells (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ledley Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Telfer (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Julian Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Murphy (DEF) | | 5 |
| 7. | Arthur Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Ward (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Johnson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Shaun Proctor (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Les Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Brian Craddock (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mervin Mustoe (DEF) | | 8 |
| 4. | Mirco Ferreri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michael Britton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Riccardo Zitolo (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Dean Mike (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Brendan Kitson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Jurgen Sedouki (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tommaso Baronio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivan Kasper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arno Müller (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Armin Masur (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Harry Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |