Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play Perugia in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Port Vale and Perugia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Port Vale and Perugia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Perugia get the match underway!
4.51
0-0Dayo Zanetti runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dayo Zanetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferdinando Saudati.
10.14
0-0Dayo Zanetti darts forward. Dayo Zanetti lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Alexander Hanke. Excellent save.
12.32
Jose Fortes Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Vergassola. Giorgio Vergassola takes it forward alone. Giorgio Vergassola tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
16.27
0-0Tjalle Lobont sees space and advances. Tjalle Lobont makes a probing pass to Benedetto Zola but he's offside!
20.51
0-0Ferdinando Saudati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Lobont. Tjalle Lobont skips past Jose Fortes Pastor! Tjalle Lobont muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.29
1-0David Morrison threads the ball through to Paolo Pallister. Paolo Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
34.56
Nicolas De Souza knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Pallister. Paolo Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.20
Brian Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Zanetti collects the pass. Dayo Zanetti chips the ball to his team mate, Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare skips past Tjalle Lobont! Adriano De Cesare cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
38.38
William Di Francesco knocks the ball forward to Tjalle Lobont. Tjalle Lobont flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Jr. Adani who brings the ball under control. Oscar Jr. Adani flicks a high pass forward. Benedetto Zola controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Benedetto Zola tries a spectacular strike but Scott Kirkland is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
48.37
Brian Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adriano De Cesare!
51.39
Brian Tiler makes a simple pass to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza hits a low pass to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
54.03
Giampietro Taddei threads the ball through to Benedetto Zola. Benedetto Zola plays a quick one-two with Tommaso Bachini and rushes in on goal... Benedetto Zola rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott Kirkland with no chance!! Goal for Perugia!
57.02
Leonardo Marquez makes a strong solo run forward. Leonardo Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Pallister who brings the ball under control. Paolo Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.31
Juri Roccati kicks a strong pass forward to Tommaso Bachini. Tommaso Bachini threads a neat ball through to Tjalle Lobont. Tjalle Lobont plays a scrappy one-two with Benedetto Zola and advances towards the goal... Tjalle Lobont side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.47
Jose Fortes Pastor knocks the ball forward to Nicolas De Souza. With vision, Nicolas De Souza laces a through ball forward to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
75.07
Leonardo Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Vergassola. Giorgio Vergassola surges forward with the ball. Giorgio Vergassola shoots from long range. Alexander Hanke easily gets down and covers it.
77.37
2-2Port Vale have made a substitution with Chris Summerbee replacing Nicolas De Souza .
81.44
Brian Tiler pushes up the pitch. Brian Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Chris Summerbee controls it well on his chest. Chris Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Hanke who gathers it comfortably.
84.31
Giampietro Taddei knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Bachini. Tommaso Bachini plays a scrappy one-two with Giampietro Taddei and advances towards the goal... Tommaso Bachini shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
87.34
Giampietro Taddei flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Adani collects the pass. Oscar Jr. Adani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Giorgio Vergassola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Morrison. David Morrison sees a break and surges forward. David Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juri Roccati.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
28.9%
46.1%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tjalle Lobont of Perugia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Kirkland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giorgio Vergassola (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Brian Tiler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Marquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dayo Zanetti (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | David Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicolas De Souza (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Jaime Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adriano De Cesare (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Paolo Pallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcos Gainza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Summerbee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Yuri Cauet (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexander Hanke (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | William Di Francesco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juri Roccati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrien Peyrelade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Moreno Filippi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giampietro Taddei (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tjalle Lobont (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Ferdinando Saudati (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tommaso Bachini (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Benedetto Zola (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Oscar Jr. Adani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giovanni Camorani (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Mccann (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Giacobbo (GK) | 0 | |