Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Coventry City | Coventry City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Stefano Ferreri | S. Ferreri |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Dennis Cooper | D. Cooper | |||||||||
| Jason Mccann | J. Mccann | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Alfredo Narciso | A. Narciso | |||||||||
| Clive Taylor | C. Taylor | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Ruggiero De Palma | R. De Palma | |||||||||
| Carl Salmon | C. Salmon | | 51 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 53 | | Scott Dean | S. Dean | ||||||||
| James Carlton | J. Carlton | | 60 | M | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Aniello Castorina | A. Castorina | |||||||||
| Clive Drake | C. Drake | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Jody Wright-Phillips | J. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Jacob Wiltord | J. Wiltord | | 54 | M | | | 7 | | M | 57 |  | Dagui Marchand | D. Marchand | ||||||||
| Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Dennis Heskey | D. Heskey | |||||||||
| Ross Murrin | R. Murrin | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Daniel Hunt | D. Hunt | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Bento | S. Bento |  | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Peter Mccann | P. Mccann | |||||||||
| Edwin Sopalski | E. Sopalski | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Stuart Nicholls | S. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Nigel Moss | N. Moss | | 58 | A | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Matteo Sottil | M. Sottil | |||||||||
| Noel Platt | N. Platt | | 50 | A | | 13 | | D | 51 | | Nicholas Vernazza | N. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin | | 49 | A | | 14 | | A | 46 | | Cataldo Longhi | C. Longhi | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vale Park where Port Vale play Coventry City in this league cup game. A crowd of 8,524 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off the first half!
3.55
0-0Dennis Heskey knocks the ball forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
4.02
0-1Scott Dean knocks the ball forward to Dennis Heskey. Dennis Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Mccann. Peter Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Stefano Ferreri, sees it late!! Goal for Coventry City!
9.35
0-1Clive Drake darts forward. Clive Drake makes a simple pass, allowing Ross Murrin to run into the box. Ross Murrin rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alfredo Narciso.
20.20
Scott Dean flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Heskey who brings the ball under control. Dennis Heskey sees space and advances. Dennis Heskey shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.32
Dagui Marchand flicks a high pass forward. Peter Mccann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Mccann shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.11
0-1Carl Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Carlton. James Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Ross Murrin controls it well on his chest. Ross Murrin finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Dennis Cooper. Excellent save.
27.22
Dagui Marchand flicks a high pass forward to Peter Mccann who brings the ball under control. Peter Mccann makes a probing pass between the defence to Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefano Ferreri with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
30.05
James Carlton knocks the ball forward to Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski whips the ball goalwards with his head but Alfredo Narciso is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
32.09
0-2James Carlton makes a beautiful solo run. James Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.04
Jason Mccann advances with the ball. Jason Mccann makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.22
Dagui Marchand makes a probing pass to Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Mccann.
40.17
Jody Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Hunt collects the pass. Daniel Hunt shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Stefano Ferreri as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.16
0-2It's a corner kick. Dagui Marchand kicks a low ball out wide. Kelvin Walker reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.58
With a delightful solo run, Dennis Heskey stretches the opposition's defence. Dennis Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Mccann. Peter Mccann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stefano Ferreri gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
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. Coventry City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
Port Vale kick off!
48.47
Clive Taylor darts forward. Clive Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
49.04
Jacob Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Sopalski. With a superhuman jump, Edwin Sopalski connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Aniello Castorina happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.09
Clive Taylor makes a strong solo run forward. Clive Taylor passes the ball forward to Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Port Vale are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.05
Clive Taylor takes it forward alone. Clive Taylor threads the ball through to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento plays a one-two with Ross Murrin and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Bento takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.21
0-2Daniel Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Carl Salmon. The referee calls over Daniel Hunt and warns him to calm down! Carl Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.23
Dagui Marchand makes a beautiful solo run. Dagui Marchand advances inside the box! Dagui Marchand comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
69.00
Jody Wright-Phillips plays the ball forward to Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
72.08
Jody Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Hunt collects the pass. Daniel Hunt threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.38
Dagui Marchand threads a neat ball through to Peter Mccann. Peter Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Hunt!
79.44
Dennis Heskey darts forward. Dennis Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Mccann.
85.42
Kelvin Walker flicks a high pass forward. Ross Murrin controls it well on his chest. Ross Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Dennis Cooper.
90.00
Dennis Heskey knocks the ball forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stuart Nicholls 4, 27, 69, 72 Daniel Hunt 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Nicholls of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stefano Ferreri (GK)
6
2. Jason Mccann (DEF)
6
3. Clive Taylor (DEF)
7
4. Carl Salmon (DEF)
6
5. James Carlton (MID)
6
6. Clive Drake (MID)
6
7. Jacob Wiltord (MID)
6
8. Kelvin Walker (MID)
6
9. Ross Murrin (ATT)
6
10. Sebastiao Bento (ATT)
6
11. Edwin Sopalski (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Moss (ATT)
0
13. Noel Platt (ATT)
0
14. Anthony Dublin (ATT)
0
1. Dennis Cooper (GK)
6
2. Alfredo Narciso (DEF)
6
3. Ruggiero De Palma (DEF)
6
4. Scott Dean (DEF)
6
5. Aniello Castorina (DEF)
6
6. Jody Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
7. Dagui Marchand (MID)
6
8. Dennis Heskey (MID)
7
9. Daniel Hunt (ATT)
7
10. Peter Mccann (ATT)
7
11. Stuart Nicholls (ATT)
9
12. Matteo Sottil (GK)
0
13. Nicholas Vernazza (DEF)
0
14. Cataldo Longhi (ATT)
0