Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Walsall | Walsall | ||||||||||||||||
| Eric Bellemore | Eric Bellemore | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alejandro Diaz | A. Diaz |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 62 |  | Robbie Hibbs | R. Hibbs | ||||||||
| Dale Potts | D. Potts | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 |  | Gianfranco Ferron | G. Ferron | |||||||||
| Sebastian Vega | S. Vega | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | Joris Van Haaren | J. Van Haaren | |||||||||
| Darren Clemence | D. Clemence | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Syd Moncur | S. Moncur | |||||||||
| Rio Charlton | R. Charlton | | 60 | D | | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Rafael Soler | R. Soler | ||||||||
| Rafael Peiro | R. Peiro | | 38 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 |  | Jimmy Roux | J. Roux | |||||||||
| Sergio Carvalho | S. Carvalho |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Carl Pallister | C. Pallister | |||||||||
| Tommy Winterburn | T. Winterburn | | 55 | M | | 8 | | A | 59 | | Fabrice Blanc | F. Blanc | |||||||||
| Kevin Le Saux | K. Le Saux | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 53 | | David Oliver | D. Oliver | |||||||||
| Steve Lisbie | S. Lisbie | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Marvin Sherwood | M. Sherwood | |||||||||
| John Haynes | J. Haynes | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Eddie Forbes | E. Forbes | |||||||||
| Anthony Swift | A. Swift | | 48 | D | | 12 | | M | 56 | | Toni Bugnet | T. Bugnet | |||||||||
| Ronald Thompson | R. Thompson |  | 31 | D | | 13 | | M | 55 | | John Stewart | J. Stewart | |||||||||
| Liam Mercer | L. Mercer | | 47 | D | | 14 | | G | 54 | | Francisco Vazquez | F. Vazquez | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Walsall. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Edwards.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Edwards.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off the first half!
9.36
0-0Carl Pallister makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.19
0-0Darren Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie tries a spectacular long range effort. Robbie Hibbs gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.16
Joris Van Haaren hits a low pass to Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux sees Carl Pallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards David Oliver. David Oliver directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.38
Carl Pallister makes a simple pass to Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.32
Sergio Carvalho makes a simple pass to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Steve Lisbie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.30
1-0Tommy Winterburn runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tommy Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards John Haynes. John Haynes connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.43
Tommy Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Peiro. Rafael Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Robbie Hibbs.
34.15
1-0Corner kick to Port Vale. Sergio Carvalho plays it to the far post. Robbie Hibbs scoops up the ball.
36.49
1-0Darren Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joris Van Haaren.
39.48
With some swift thinking, Rafael Peiro plays the ball forward to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.06
Tommy Winterburn darts forward. Tommy Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards John Haynes. John Haynes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Robbie Hibbs is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Walsall kick off!
49.53
Syd Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister knocks the ball forward to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes directs the ball goalwards with his head but Alejandro Diaz is on top of his game. Excellent save!
51.11
Marvin Sherwood makes a probing pass to David Oliver. David Oliver plays a one-two with Jimmy Roux and rushes in on goal... David Oliver rockets a shot on goal but Alejandro Diaz is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
53.32
Syd Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes makes a convincing header but somehow Alejandro Diaz manages to keep it out.
55.49
Sebastian Vega plays the ball forward to Dale Potts. Dale Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joris Van Haaren.
59.01
Sebastian Vega threads the ball through to John Haynes. John Haynes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Haynes!
61.01
2-0Walsall have made a substitution with Francisco Vazquez replacing Jimmy Roux .
65.27
2-0Syd Moncur hacks Rafael Peiro from behind! Syd Moncur is shown the yellow card! Rafael Peiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.12
Rafael Peiro threads a neat ball through to Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
67.06
With a delightful solo run, Carl Pallister stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.21
Eddie Forbes sees space and advances. Eddie Forbes shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.12
Syd Moncur launches a long ball forward. Carl Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc powers a header at goal but somehow Alejandro Diaz manages to keep it out.
78.03
Dale Potts flicks a high pass forward. John Haynes controls it well on his chest. John Haynes shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
90.00
Carl Pallister makes a probing pass to Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Alejandro Diaz is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.4%
48.1%
28.6%
Scorers
| John Haynes 28, 59 | Eddie Forbes 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Haynes of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alejandro Diaz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dale Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Vega (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Darren Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rio Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Peiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sergio Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tommy Winterburn (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kevin Le Saux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steve Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Haynes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Anthony Swift (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ronald Thompson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Mercer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robbie Hibbs (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gianfranco Ferron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joris Van Haaren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Moncur (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Rafael Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy Roux (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Pallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fabrice Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marvin Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Forbes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Toni Bugnet (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Stewart (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Vazquez (GK) | 6 | |