Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Hull City | Hull City | ||||||||||||||||
| Tim Sopata | Tim Sopata | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Edworthy | G. Edworthy |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Kieron Robson | K. Robson | |||||||||
| Mike Milburn | M. Milburn | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 48 | | Carl Smith | C. Smith | |||||||||
| Nick Allman | N. Allman | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Danny Thatcher | D. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Juan Herrero | J. Herrero |  | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Scott Batty | S. Batty | |||||||||
| Scott Dodd | S. Dodd | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Stan Hendrie | S. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Malcolm Insley | M. Insley | | 36 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Craig Greaves | C. Greaves | |||||||||
| Adrian Draper | A. Draper | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Frank Riza | F. Riza | |||||||||
| Brian Prior | B. Prior | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Nicky Murphy | N. Murphy | |||||||||
| Dennis Duberry | D. Duberry | | 53 | M | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Richard Goodwin | R. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Danny Bastin | D. Bastin | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Dion Fowler | D. Fowler | |||||||||
| Arthur Higginbotham | A. Higginbotham | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Martin Lisbie | M. Lisbie | |||||||||
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Hull City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hull City kicking off!
9.10
0-0Scott Batty threads the ball through to Frank Riza. Frank Riza makes a probing pass to Dion Fowler. Dion Fowler threads the ball through to Martin Lisbie but he's offside!
10.39
0-0Scott Batty passes the ball forward to Frank Riza. Frank Riza threads the ball through to Richard Goodwin. Richard Goodwin goes all the way! Richard Goodwin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
16.43
0-0Brian Prior makes a probing pass to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.22
Scott Batty kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Riza. Frank Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Lisbie. Martin Lisbie finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.03
Nicky Murphy makes a probing pass to Martin Lisbie. Martin Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Fowler. Dion Fowler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.00
0-0Nick Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Draper. Adrian Draper decides to run forward with the ball. Adrian Draper tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Kieron Robson!
42.53
Frank Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Goodwin. Richard Goodwin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
47.50
Frank Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Fowler. Dion Fowler passes the ball forward but Martin Lisbie is offside!
48.22
Adrian Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.34
Brian Prior advances with the ball. Brian Prior makes a probing pass to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.45
Scott Batty deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Greaves. Craig Greaves makes a simple pass to Richard Goodwin. Richard Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Lisbie. Martin Lisbie shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Gavin Edworthy!
60.13
1-0Brian Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danny Bastin!
63.05
1-0Danny Thatcher catches Danny Bastin on the ankles. The referee calls over Danny Thatcher and warns him to calm down! Danny Bastin stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.04
Frank Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Fowler. Dion Fowler goes all the way! Dion Fowler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.05
Adrian Draper takes it forward alone. Adrian Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.43
Brian Prior surges forward with the ball. Brian Prior goes all the way! Brian Prior takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.02
Danny Thatcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Greaves. Craig Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Lisbie. Martin Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.08
Brian Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.09
Craig Greaves brings the ball forward. Craig Greaves plays a perfect one-two with Richard Goodwin and rushes in on goal... Craig Greaves shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.01
Nicky Murphy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Goodwin. Richard Goodwin shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%
Scorers