Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Walsall. A crowd of 4,970 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
0.00
0-0Walsall start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.44
0-0Ledley Grondin knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Vassell. Les Vassell makes a probing pass to Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Hurst.
8.42
0-0Leon Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Frieser controls it well on his chest. Torsten Frieser plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Dodd and stumbles forward towards the goal... Torsten Frieser side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.35
0-1Filippo Chianese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Mills. Edward Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.46
Marcus Eadie picks a pass forward to Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.48
Marcus Eadie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcus Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.26
0-2With imagination, James Venus picks a pass forward to Edward Mills. Edward Mills hits a low pass to Hinata Kobayashi. Hinata Kobayashi makes a probing pass to Filippo Chianese but he's offside!
30.31
James Venus threads a neat ball through to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Dodd and stumbles forward towards the goal... Torsten Frieser cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.21
0-2Andy Telfer threads a neat ball through to Michael Ward. Michael Ward plays a one-two with Les Vassell and advances towards the goal... James Venus comes in with a late challenge on Michael Ward. Michael Ward appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
34.35
Edward Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Edwards. Leon Edwards plays a one-two with Torsten Frieser and rushes in on goal... Leon Edwards comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.50
0-3Torsten Frieser catches Darren Wiltord on the ankles. The referee calls over Torsten Frieser and shows him a yellow card! Darren Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.15
With a delightful solo run, Hinata Kobayashi stretches the opposition's defence. Hinata Kobayashi shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall 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
The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
48.43
Andy Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Grondin collects the pass. Ledley Grondin makes a simple pass to Les Vassell. Les Vassell edges inside the box! Les Vassell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.06
Leon Edwards comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Henderson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.21
Edward Mills makes a simple pass to Leon Edwards. Leon Edwards edges inside the box! Leon Edwards side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
59.37
Kevin Henderson catches Leon Edwards on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Leon Edwards runs off the knock.
63.40
Arthur Ripley threads a neat ball through to Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan makes a simple pass to Michael Ward. Michael Ward sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.07
Stephen Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Leon Edwards who brings the ball under control. Leon Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.40
1-3Danijel Pardeilhan barges into Hinata Kobayashi. Danijel Pardeilhan is given a warning by the referee! Hinata Kobayashi stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.40
Andy Telfer threads the ball through to Ledley Grondin. Ledley Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Les Vassell collects the pass. Les Vassell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.28
1-3Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Nick Plowright replacing Michael Ward, Nigel Jacobs replacing Kevin Henderson and Shaun Proctor replacing Ledley Grondin .
78.33
Leon Edwards runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Edwards shoots from long range but it flies wide!
79.11
Andy Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan takes it forward alone. Danijel Pardeilhan plays a scrappy one-two with Nick Plowright and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Danijel Pardeilhan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.27
Seeing a gap ahead, James Venus plays the ball forward to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser plays a quick one-two with Teddy Dodd and rushes in on goal... Torsten Frieser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.40
Danijel Pardeilhan kicks a strong pass forward to Les Vassell. Les Vassell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
1-4Danijel Pardeilhan hits a low pass to Les Vassell. Les Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
29.9%
49.4%
20.8%
Scorers
| Les Vassell 48 | Filippo Chianese 9, 24 Leon Edwards 34 Torsten Frieser 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Filippo Chianese of Walsall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tony Howells (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ledley Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Henderson (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Ward (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Les Vassell (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Shaun Proctor (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nick Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Eoin Brand (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Venus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcus Eadie (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Hinata Kobayashi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Edwards (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Edward Mills (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Filippo Chianese (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Torsten Frieser (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Teddy Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kewullay Di Livio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morris Seaman (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brendan Benjamin (ATT) | 0 | |