Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Swansea City | Swansea City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Gert Van de weerd | Gert Van de weerd | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marc Thompson | M. Thompson |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Stan Dodd | S. Dodd | |||||||||
| Ricardo Sanchez | R. Sanchez |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Roberto Marquitos | R. Marquitos | |||||||||
| Francis Greaves | F. Greaves | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Matthew Salmon | M. Salmon | |||||||||
| Enrique Carmona | E. Carmona | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Les Boertien | L. Boertien | |||||||||
| Del Grondin | D. Grondin | | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 61 |  | Esteban Varela | E. Varela | |||||||||
| Damien Heskey | D. Heskey | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Steve Hurst | S. Hurst | |||||||||
| Gerhard Birkwald | G. Birkwald |  | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Niccolo Crooks | N. Crooks | |||||||||
| Matthew Parker | M. Parker | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Billy Craddock | B. Craddock | |||||||||
| Philipp Lindemann | P. Lindemann | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Gregorio Vidal | G. Vidal | |||||||||
| Richard Weir | R. Weir | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Peter Weaver | P. Weaver | |||||||||
| Mariano Signori | M. Signori |  | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Matt Copping | M. Copping | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 9,873 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Swansea City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
0-0Francis Greaves knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Birkwald. Gerhard Birkwald threads the ball through to Richard Weir. Richard Weir knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Lindemann. Philipp Lindemann flicks the ball with his head but somehow Stan Dodd manages to keep it out.
4.39
0-0Steve Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
6.01
0-0Niccolo Crooks makes a probing pass to Matt Copping. Matt Copping whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.11
Francis Greaves passes the ball forward to Damien Heskey. Damien Heskey takes it forward alone. Damien Heskey plays a perfect one-two with Mariano Signori and rushes in on goal... Damien Heskey shoots from just inside the box. Stan Dodd easily smothers it.
9.02
Billy Craddock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Sanchez.
14.51
Gerhard Birkwald passes the ball forward to Mariano Signori. Mariano Signori knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Marquitos.
15.20
0-1Steve Hurst makes a simple pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.58
Billy Craddock flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Copping. Matt Copping flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.34
Billy Craddock knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. Marc Thompson easily smothers it.
30.27
0-2Steve Hurst passes the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver threads the ball through to Matt Copping but he's offside!
33.11
Billy Craddock knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.48
Esteban Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Craddock. Billy Craddock threads the ball through to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver makes a simple pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Marc Thompson manages to gather it comfortably.
40.40
Steve Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
42.44
Francis Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Birkwald. Gerhard Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Weir. Richard Weir whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Lindemann. Philipp Lindemann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
47.02
Steve Hurst decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Hurst shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.45
Niccolo Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.43
Enrique Carmona threads the ball through to Del Grondin. Del Grondin chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Weir. Richard Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Lindemann. Philipp Lindemann tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Stan Dodd manages to gather it comfortably.
55.30
Matthew Parker knocks the ball forward to Richard Weir. Richard Weir shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.38
Damien Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Weir. Richard Weir shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.43
Les Boertien plays a long ball forward. Peter Weaver lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Marc Thompson manages to keep it out.
72.07
Gerhard Birkwald makes a probing pass to Richard Weir. Richard Weir knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Dodd who gathers it comfortably.
73.23
Billy Craddock sees space and advances. Billy Craddock goes all the way! Billy Craddock takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.36
1-2Billy Craddock catches Damien Heskey on the ankles. Billy Craddock is given a warning by the referee! Damien Heskey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.20
Matthew Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Lindemann. Philipp Lindemann tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
30.5%
46.3%
23.2%
Scorers