Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Gert Van de weerd | Gert Van de weerd | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Greg Pearce | G. Pearce |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | Henry Mike | H. Mike | |||||||||
| Craig Carlton | C. Carlton | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | John Unsworth | J. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Alejandro Capezzuto | A. Capezzuto |  | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Gavin Kirkland | G. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Ashley Mercer | A. Mercer | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Edward Nicholls | E. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Jody Shearer | J. Shearer | | 60 | M | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Aaron Butt | A. Butt | |||||||||
| Titus Carragher | T. Carragher | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Sean Cardinale | S. Cardinale | |||||||||
| Gavin Griffin | G. Griffin | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Anthony Grant | A. Grant | |||||||||
| Lomano Drake | L. Drake | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Ruel Midgley | R. Midgley | |||||||||
| Abubakari Beelenkamp | A. Beelenkamp |  | 58 | A | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Tim Nicholls | T. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Alan Sturridge | A. Sturridge | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Alun Fenton | A. Fenton | |||||||||
| Darius Haynes | D. Haynes | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Joe Johnson | J. Johnson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,642 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the first half underway!
2.35
0-0Alejandro Capezzuto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Carragher. Titus Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Sturridge. Alan Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari Beelenkamp. Abubakari Beelenkamp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.04
0-0Ashley Mercer knocks the ball forward to Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Sturridge. Alan Sturridge shoots from outside the area but somehow Henry Mike manages to keep it out.
4.29
0-0Oxford United are easily keeping Port Vale at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
6.08
0-0John Unsworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Cardinale. Sean Cardinale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.53
Port Vale are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
12.59
Ruel Midgley chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.05
0-0Anthony Grant barges into Gavin Griffin. Anthony Grant is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.27
Ashley Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Sturridge. Alan Sturridge goes all the way! Alan Sturridge shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.32
Jody Shearer catches Ruel Midgley on the ankles. Jody Shearer is warned by the referee! Ruel Midgley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.09
Ruel Midgley knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.51
Gavin Griffin brings the ball forward. Gavin Griffin plays a perfect one-two with Darius Haynes and rushes in on goal... Gavin Griffin shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.26
0-1Aaron Butt threads the ball through to Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Greg Pearce had no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
33.28
0-1Titus Carragher knocks the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Beelenkamp. Abubakari Beelenkamp knocks the ball forward to Darius Haynes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.25
Ruel Midgley knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton plays a perfect one-two with Joe Johnson and rushes in on goal... Alun Fenton rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.14
Edward Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Butt. Aaron Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Carlton.
40.12
Jody Shearer makes a simple pass to Abubakari Beelenkamp. Abubakari Beelenkamp plays a perfect one-two with Darius Haynes and rushes in on goal... Abubakari Beelenkamp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.05
Aaron Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson goes all the way! Joe Johnson shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Oxford United kick off!
48.03
Ruel Midgley sees a break and surges forward. Ruel Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Carlton.
49.25
Ashley Mercer flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Carragher. Titus Carragher makes a probing pass to Abubakari Beelenkamp. Abubakari Beelenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Sturridge but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.08
Craig Carlton passes the ball forward to Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer passes the ball forward to Darius Haynes. Darius Haynes shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
61.34
John Unsworth kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Nicholls. Tim Nicholls threads the ball through to Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Capezzuto.
69.25
Lomano Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Beelenkamp. Abubakari Beelenkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Haynes but the linesman indicates offside!
75.57
Oxford United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Port Vale's defence.
78.04
Aaron Butt makes a probing pass to Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Mercer.
79.42
Tim Nicholls catches Jody Shearer on the ankles. Tim Nicholls is warned by the referee! Jody Shearer runs off the knock.
81.27
Ashley Mercer threads the ball through to Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Sturridge. Alan Sturridge goes all the way! Alan Sturridge tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.19
Gavin Kirkland makes a probing pass to Aaron Butt. Aaron Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson passes the ball forward to Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
84.32
Ruel Midgley advances with the ball. Ruel Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Greg Pearce easily picks it out of the air!
85.21
Sean Cardinale passes the ball forward to Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.12
Gavin Kirkland takes it forward alone. Gavin Kirkland passes the ball forward to Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Craig Carlton barges into Alun Fenton. Craig Carlton is warned by the referee! Alun Fenton stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
25.8%
44.1%
30.1%
Scorers
| Joe Johnson 28 |