Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Hhj Fffg | Hhj Fffg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Trevor Milligan | T. Milligan |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Dagui Tiéné | D. Tiéné | |||||||||
| Gareth Bailey | G. Bailey | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Jon Isaksson | J. Isaksson | |||||||||
| Seth Stewart | S. Stewart | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Rodney Condé | R. Condé | |||||||||
| Diaw Adami | D. Adami |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Jody Galli | J. Galli | |||||||||
| Adam Carrick | A. Carrick | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Paolo Jack | P. Jack | |||||||||
| Peter Carter | P. Carter | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Craig Woodcock | C. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Morris Atherton | M. Atherton | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Luigi Calaiò | L. Calaiò | |||||||||
| Warren Barton | W. Barton | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 |  | Yohann Rascle | Y. Rascle | |||||||||
| Neil Brand | N. Brand | | 48 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 |  | Lucien Ndo | L. Ndo | |||||||||
| Gavin Sharpe | G. Sharpe | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Jacob Jess | J. Jess | |||||||||
| Rocco R. Espinal | R. Espinal | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Malcolm James | M. James | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,484 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off the first half!
3.25
0-0Morris Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Sharpe but he's offside!
4.12
0-0Seth Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Atherton. Morris Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Dagui Tiéné manages to gather it comfortably.
8.14
0-0Peter Carter sees a break and surges forward. Peter Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.49
0-0Yohann Rascle advances with the ball. Yohann Rascle lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm James. Malcolm James directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.18
Craig Woodcock makes a simple pass to Malcolm James. Malcolm James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.05
Jody Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Calaiò. Luigi Calaiò threads the ball through to Malcolm James. Malcolm James shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Trevor Milligan.
27.47
Luigi Calaiò controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
28.02
Craig Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo goes all the way! Lucien Ndo tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.02
0-1Yohann Rascle surges forward with the ball. Yohann Rascle lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.33
Peter Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Galli.
34.44
Yohann Rascle knocks the ball forward to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
38.07
Neil Brand flicks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Isaksson.
40.49
0-1Gavin Sharpe hacks Jon Isaksson from behind! Gavin Sharpe is given a warning by the referee! Jon Isaksson runs off the knock.
42.24
Jody Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Luigi Calaiò. Luigi Calaiò threads the ball through to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm James. Malcolm James powers a header at goal. It's there!! Trevor Milligan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
47.55
0-2Gareth Bailey hacks Paolo Jack from behind! The referee calls over Gareth Bailey and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Jack hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.02
Rodney Condé kicks a strong pass forward to Luigi Calaiò. Luigi Calaiò passes the ball forward to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Trevor Milligan manages to gather it comfortably.
51.13
Luigi Calaiò deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm James. Malcolm James finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.30
Yohann Rascle kicks a strong pass forward to Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.47
Yohann Rascle knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Trevor Milligan manages to keep it out.
67.05
0-2Gavin Sharpe comes in with a late challenge on Jon Isaksson. Gavin Sharpe is warned by the referee again! Jon Isaksson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.38
Paolo Jack kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm James. Malcolm James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.44
Jody Galli makes a simple pass to Craig Woodcock. Craig Woodcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm James. Malcolm James powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.47
Rodney Condé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luigi Calaiò. Luigi Calaiò deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Trevor Milligan!
78.18
Luigi Calaiò controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm James. Malcolm James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diaw Adami.
79.33
Jon Isaksson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yohann Rascle. Yohann Rascle flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo goes all the way! Lucien Ndo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
81.46
Seth Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Barton. Warren Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dagui Tiéné is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.07
Seth Stewart makes a probing pass to Warren Barton. Warren Barton makes a probing pass to Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Dagui Tiéné had no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
29.7%
44%
26.4%
Scorers
| Gavin Sharpe 81 Rocco R. Espinal 84 | Jacob Jess 30 Malcolm James 42, 71 |