Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,981 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
4.44
0-0Arthur Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
6.52
0-0Adam Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
10.01
From the throw-in, Ricardo Andres picks out Brenny Stroeve. Brenny Stroeve threads the ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.22
1-0Kevin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Carl Johnson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Johnson shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.21
1-0Danijel Pardeilhan brings the ball forward. Danijel Pardeilhan lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jonas Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
21.14
1-0Alassan Dabo chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright makes a pass forward but Alassan Dabo makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
30.53
Artur Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo skips past Bill Bailey! Alassan Dabo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
33.06
1-0Kevin Henderson catches Brenny Stroeve on the ankles. The referee brings Kevin Henderson to one side and gives him a warning! Brenny Stroeve runs off the knock.
36.02
Bill Bailey makes a simple pass to Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson surges forward with the ball. Kevin Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.11
Kevin Henderson takes a short throw-in bringing Carl Johnson into play. Carl Johnson threads a neat ball through to Michael Ward. Michael Ward knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.16
Artur Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Alassan Dabo controls it well on his chest. Alassan Dabo shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Ricardo Andres knocks the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
48.41
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.22
Alassan Dabo makes a simple pass to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.04
Brenny Stroeve flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Talan. Mark Talan advances inside the box! Mark Talan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.21
Brenny Stroeve knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez makes a simple pass to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.34
1-0Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Edgar Postiga, Alan Pallister replacing Mark Talan and Greg Joseph replacing Artur Lopes .
61.40
Ricardo Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Pallister. Showing composure, Alan Pallister picks a pass forward to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
63.27
Bill Bailey clumsily knocks into Arturo Ramirez. The referee warns Bill Bailey to calm down! Arturo Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.36
Greg Joseph hacks Danijel Pardeilhan from behind! The referee warns Greg Joseph to calm down! Danijel Pardeilhan stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.03
Andy Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Ward. Seeing a gap ahead, Michael Ward plays the ball forward to Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Jonas Bierhoff!
71.53
Warren Pearson decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Pearson whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
77.39
1-0Port Vale appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
77.39
Kevin Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
79.38
Ricardo Andres flicks a high ball forward to Brenny Stroeve who takes it down. Brenny Stroeve knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bill Bailey.
81.07
Warren Pearson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Pallister. Alan Pallister plays a scrappy one-two with Arturo Ramirez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alan Pallister shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gregorio Marcos had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
87.02
Bill Bailey flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Ward. Michael Ward whips in a cross ball towards Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.6%
64.4%
Play Area
31%
48.3%
20.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alan Pallister of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Marcos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bill Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adam Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bruno Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arthur Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Henderson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carl Johnson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Michael Ward (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Les Vassell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Hamann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alun Pallister (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Abel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Andres (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Brenny Stroeve (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edgar Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arturo Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mark Talan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alassan Dabo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Artur Lopes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stuart Wainwright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Warren Pearson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Alan Pallister (MID) | | 9 |
| 14. | Greg Joseph (MID) | 6 | |