Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     WatfordWatford
Eric BellemoreEric Bellemore James Maher James Maher
Scott KirklandS. Kirkland66
G
1
G
72Ivan MoffatI. Moffat
Giorgio VergassolaG. Vergassola61
D
2
D
66Colin LawC. Law
Leonardo MarquezL. Marquez60
D
3
D
64Graeme ThomsonG. Thomson
Jose Fortes PastorJ. Pastor65
D
4
D
71Alberto KirklandA. Kirkland
Craig MarshallC. Marshall45
D
5
M
79Kemal DefoeK. Defoe
Nicolas De SouzaN. De Souza60
M
6captain
M
78Paul WardP. Ward
David MorrisonD. Morrison68
M
captain7
M
71Wes HendrieW. Hendrie
Dayo ZanettiD. Zanetti58
M
8
M
72Julian HerreraJ. Herrera
Jaime SantosJ. Santos59
A
9
A
69Wayne MossW. Moss
Adriano De CesareA. De Cesare66
A
10
A
62Fredrik WoodcockF. Woodcock
Albrecht BierhoffA. Bierhoff64
A
11
A
75Titus VassellT. Vassell
 
Marcos GainzaM. Gainza51
A
12
D
68Max BurbageM. Burbage
Chris SummerbeeC. Summerbee43
D
13
M
69Harvey CrooksH. Crooks
Ciro ColasanteC. Colasante48
A
14
A
66Jeremie WarmuzJ. Warmuz

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Watford. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.


0.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
2.36
Paul Ward clumsily knocks into Dayo Zanetti. The referee calls over Paul Ward and shows him a yellow card! Dayo Zanetti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.43
Leonardo Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
16.57
Leonardo Marquez makes a simple pass to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff flicks the ball with his head. Ivan Moffat effortlessly punches it away to safety.
18.39
Wes Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Marquez.
21.42
Leonardo Marquez laces a through ball forward to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti threads the ball through to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Colin Law sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
22.28
Colin Law barges into Dayo Zanetti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dayo Zanetti is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
26.01
Alberto Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Julian Herrera who brings the ball under control. Julian Herrera runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julian Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.54
Wayne Moss hacks Giorgio Vergassola from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giorgio Vergassola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.59
David Morrison makes a simple pass to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.50
Paul Ward threads the ball through to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Watford get the second half underway!
48.45
David Morrison knocks the ball forward to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
49.30
Craig Marshall takes it forward alone. Craig Marshall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff puts a great ball through. Jaime Santos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.32
Colin Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
53.29
With great vision, Albrecht Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Ivan Moffat. What a great pair of hands!
59.14
Alberto Kirkland makes a probing pass to Paul Ward. Paul Ward flicks a high pass forward. Wes Hendrie collects the pass. Wes Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
60.40
Port Vale have made a substitution with Marcos Gainza replacing Jaime Santos .
61.44
Wes Hendrie threads the ball through to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.20
Dayo Zanetti passes the ball forward to Marcos Gainza. Marcos Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
71.00
Colin Law threads a neat ball through to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.11
Colin Law threads the ball through to Wes Hendrie. Showing intelligent composure, Wes Hendrie picks a pass forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
77.50
Giorgio Vergassola punts the ball hopefully upfield. Marcos Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.48
David Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza knocks in a cross ball towards David Morrison. David Morrison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.09
Port Vale are keeping most of the possession.
90.00
Alberto Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell cuts inside the box! Titus Vassell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Watford
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
26.1%
43.5%
30.4%

Scorers
David Morrison 79
Fredrik Woodcock 39
Kemal Defoe 71
Titus Vassell 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Titus Vassell of Watford

Match Ratings
1.Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2.Giorgio Vergassola (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
7
4.Jose Fortes Pastor (DEF)
6
5.Craig Marshall (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas De Souza (MID)
7
7.David Morrison (MID)goal scored
8
8.Dayo Zanetti (MID)
6
9.Jaime Santos (ATT)
6
10.Adriano De Cesare (ATT)
6
11.Albrecht Bierhoff (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcos Gainza (ATT)
6
13.Chris Summerbee (DEF)
0
14.Ciro Colasante (ATT)
0

1.Ivan Moffat (GK)
7
2.Colin Law (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Graeme Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Kirkland (DEF)
7
5.Kemal Defoe (MID)goal scored
7
6.Paul Ward (MID)yellow card
5
7.Wes Hendrie (MID)
7
8.Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9.Wayne Moss (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Fredrik Woodcock (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Titus Vassell (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Max Burbage (DEF)
0
13.Harvey Crooks (MID)
0
14.Jeremie Warmuz (ATT)
0