Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Nelson Edotu | Nelson Edotu | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Moncur | K. Moncur |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Jacob Fox | J. Fox | |||||||||
| Gareth Bailey | G. Bailey | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Titus Bastin | T. Bastin | |||||||||
| Adam Carrick | A. Carrick | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | James Allman | J. Allman | |||||||||
| Henry Britton | H. Britton | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Carl Moncur | C. Moncur | |||||||||
| David Sharpe | D. Sharpe | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | John Gardner | J. Gardner | |||||||||
| Arthur Oliver | A. Oliver | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Paul Makin | P. Makin | |||||||||
| Warren Barton | W. Barton | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Marvin Wright | M. Wright | |||||||||
| Thierry Dryden | T. Dryden | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Damien Hapgood | D. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Ronnie Duberry | R. Duberry | | 40 | M | | 9 | | M | 39 | | Eddie Shaw | E. Shaw | |||||||||
| Gavin Pearson | G. Pearson | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Billy Milburn | B. Milburn | |||||||||
| Ralph Heskey | R. Heskey | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Ugo Carrick | U. Carrick | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 4,512 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Port Vale and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Port Vale and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Gareth Bailey takes it forward alone. Gareth Bailey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.32
Eddie Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Moncur who gathers it comfortably.
14.56
Thierry Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Bastin.
15.23
1-0Warren Barton knocks the ball forward to Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.16
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.32
1-0Gareth Bailey catches Damien Hapgood on the ankles. The referee calls over Gareth Bailey and warns him to calm down! Damien Hapgood runs off the knock.
28.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.50
Thierry Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Allman.
45.00
1-0Warren Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jacob Fox!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool get the second half underway!
49.36
Marvin Wright passes the ball forward to Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Kevin Moncur has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.17
1-1Marvin Wright catches Thierry Dryden on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thierry Dryden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.56
1-1Damien Hapgood knocks the ball forward to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.02
Marvin Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.12
Damien Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henry Britton.
73.45
1-2Warren Barton sees a break and surges forward. Warren Barton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Heskey but he's offside!
75.48
Arthur Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Fox who gathers it comfortably.
78.06
Marvin Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.28
Thierry Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Fox who gathers it comfortably.
87.28
James Allman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Hapgood. Damien Hapgood passes the ball forward to Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Carrick. Ugo Carrick heads the ball goalwards. Kevin Moncur is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Damien Hapgood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Milburn. Billy Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
30.1%
50.7%
19.2%
Scorers
| Gavin Pearson 15 | Ugo Carrick 49, 55, 87 |