Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Millwall | Millwall | ||||||||||||||||
| Darren Coggins | Darren Coggins | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gregorio Marcos | G. Marcos |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 |  | Tony Howells | T. Howells | |||||||||
| Darren Wiltord | D. Wiltord | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Martin Palmer | M. Palmer | |||||||||
| Bill Bailey | B. Bailey | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Jacob Cort | J. Cort | |||||||||
| Bruno Santos | B. Santos |  | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Steve Moncur | S. Moncur | |||||||||
| Andy Telfer | A. Telfer |  | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Del Grant | D. Grant | |||||||||
| Danijel Pardeilhan | D. Pardeilhan |  | 54 | M | | 6 | |  | D | 41 | | Richard Flintlock | R. Flintlock | ||||||||
| Kevin Henderson | K. Henderson | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Tim Davies | T. Davies | |||||||||
| Arthur Ripley | A. Ripley | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Tommy Peckham | T. Peckham | |||||||||
| Nigel Jacobs | N. Jacobs | | 45 | M | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Ivan Riza | I. Riza | |||||||||
| Carl Johnson | C. Johnson | | 54 | A | | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Patrice Blanc | P. Blanc | ||||||||
| Michael Ward | M. Ward | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Gareth Kerr | G. Kerr | |||||||||
| Torsten Hamann | T. Hamann |  | 52 | A | | 12 | | M | 50 | | Chris Mills | C. Mills | |||||||||
| Marvin Smith | M. Smith | | 41 | M | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Jose Javier Redondo | J. Redondo | |||||||||
| Alun Pallister | A. Pallister | | 37 | D | | 14 | | G | 48 | | Ben Mcleod | B. Mcleod | |||||||||
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Millwall. A crowd of 4,684 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.
0.00
0-0Port Vale get the match underway!
9.08
0-0Richard Flintlock threads the ball through to Tommy Peckham. Tommy Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Davies. Tim Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Kerr. Gareth Kerr powers a header at goal. Gregorio Marcos punches it away to safety.
10.26
0-0Martin Palmer runs forward with the ball. Martin Palmer threads the ball through to Tim Davies. Tim Davies finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.46
0-0Del Grant advances with the ball. Del Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrice Blanc. Patrice Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Santos.
15.33
Bill Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Henderson collects the pass. Kevin Henderson threads a neat ball through to Michael Ward. Michael Ward shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
20.05
1-0Arthur Ripley brings the ball forward. Arthur Ripley whips in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Tony Howells had no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
26.00
Kevin Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Henderson shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.40
Arthur Ripley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arthur Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.09
Tim Davies sees Gareth Kerr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gareth Kerr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Millwall kicking off!
48.12
51.14
Ivan Riza hits a low pass to Tommy Peckham. Tommy Peckham edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Tommy Peckham provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.26
Nigel Jacobs sees Carl Johnson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.15
1-0Darren Wiltord barges into Gareth Kerr. The referee calls over Darren Wiltord and warns him to calm down! Gareth Kerr stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.15
1-0Free kick to Millwall just outside the area...
58.20
Ivan Riza calmly steps up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
60.10
1-0Millwall have made a substitution with Ben Mcleod replacing Tommy Peckham .
65.45
Bruno Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Ward. Michael Ward shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Tony Howells smothers it!
69.52
Arthur Ripley flicks a high ball forward to Michael Ward who takes it down. Michael Ward plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Henderson and advances towards the goal... Michael Ward shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.43
Andy Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Bailey. Bill Bailey makes an attacking run forward. Bill Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
77.23
Port Vale appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Jose Javier Redondo replacing Gareth Kerr and Chris Mills replacing Patrice Blanc .
78.26
2-0Del Grant catches Kevin Henderson on the ankles. The referee calls over Del Grant and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.32
Darren Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley passes the ball forward to Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.31
Darren Wiltord hits a low pass to Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson makes a simple pass to Michael Ward. Michael Ward knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Grant.
89.49
2-0Michael Ward clumsily knocks into Tim Davies. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Davies runs off the knock.
90.00
Ben Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Chris Mills holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Mills shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
23.9%
52.1%
23.9%
Scorers
| Michael Ward 20 Carl Johnson 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arthur Ripley of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Marcos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Darren Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bill Bailey (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Bruno Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Henderson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Arthur Ripley (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carl Johnson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Michael Ward (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Torsten Hamann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Smith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alun Pallister (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tony Howells (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jacob Cort (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Del Grant (DEF) | | 8 |
| 6. | Richard Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tim Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tommy Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivan Riza (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patrice Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gareth Kerr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Chris Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ben Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |