Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Doncaster Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
18.40
0-0Danny Matthews chips the ball to his team mate, Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson. Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato powers a header at goal. Gavin Edworthy easily smothers it.
27.27
Juan Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Prior. Brian Prior makes a probing pass to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham shoots from long range but Wes Owen is on top of it.
32.20
0-0Adrian Draper makes a simple pass to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.19
0-0Juan Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Duberry. Dennis Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.50
Stan Williams makes a simple pass to Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson. Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
39.42
0-1Scott Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Insley. Malcolm Insley sees space and advances. Malcolm Insley goes all the way! Malcolm Insley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
47.13
0-1Nick Allman flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Prior. Brian Prior threads the ball through to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin makes a probing pass to Arthur Higginbotham but he's offside!
55.25
Brian Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Williams.
57.47
Danny Matthews threads the ball through to Duncan Clegg. Duncan Clegg threads the ball through to Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Herrero.
60.38
Nick Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Insley. Malcolm Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin goes all the way! Danny Bastin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.24
Daniel Woodgate threads the ball through to Duncan Clegg. Duncan Clegg threads the ball through to Andy Banks. Andy Banks shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
69.53
Dennis Duberry makes a simple pass to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.39
Brian Prior advances with the ball. Brian Prior whips in a cross ball towards Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.34
Duncan Clegg makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Clegg passes the ball forward to Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.05
Scott Dodd threads the ball through to Malcolm Insley. Malcolm Insley brings the ball forward. Malcolm Insley goes all the way! Malcolm Insley shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.38
Brian Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Williams.
87.12
0-2Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson slams into Dennis Duberry with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Dennis Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
35.1%
44.6%
20.3%
Scorers