Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Notts County | Notts County | ||||||||||||||||
| Steve Bullock | Steve Bullock | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dale Shaw | D. Shaw |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 | | Bill Naylor | B. Naylor | |||||||||
| Ruuben Brander | R. Brander |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Julian Smithe | J. Smithe | |||||||||
| Rio Edwards | R. Edwards | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Abel Nascimento | A. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Peter Redknapp | P. Redknapp | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Ben Middleton | B. Middleton | |||||||||
| Mamadou Shakpoke | M. Shakpoke |  | 51 | M | | 5 | |  | D | 44 | | Greg Black | G. Black | ||||||||
| Abel Rego | A. Rego | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Scott Boateng | S. Boateng | |||||||||
| Richard Mckay | R. Mckay | | 56 | M | | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Dave Mendez | D. Mendez | ||||||||
| Steve Fox | S. Fox | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Alun Goldberg | A. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Ian Hurst | I. Hurst | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Jermaine George | J. George | |||||||||
| Rafael Campos | R. Campos | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Simon Barrett | S. Barrett | |||||||||
| Simon Midgley | S. Midgley | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Carl Eadie | C. Eadie | |||||||||
| Richard Lineker | R. Lineker | | 42 | D | | 12 | | M | 53 | | Sebastiao Nunes | S. Nunes | |||||||||
| Mark Crooks | M. Crooks | | 41 | M | | 13 | | M | 49 | | Wayne Pearce | W. Pearce | |||||||||
| Gavin Bloomer | G. Bloomer | | 43 | A | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Jaime Postiga | J. Postiga | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Notts County. A crowd of 4,342 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Taylor.
0.00
0-0Notts County kick off the first half!
6.00
0-0Scott Boateng threads the ball through to Jermaine George. Jermaine George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
8.38
1-012.22
Alun Goldberg sees space and advances. Alun Goldberg shoots from distance. Alun Goldberg scores for Notts County!!
16.06
Peter Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Rego. Showing composure, Abel Rego laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos rushes past Abel Nascimento! Rafael Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Bill Naylor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.50
Abel Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos cuts inside the box! Rafael Campos takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
22.27
2-1Richard Mckay catches Scott Boateng on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Mckay and warns him to calm down! Scott Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.50
2-1Richard Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
28.23
Alun Goldberg hits a low pass to Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.11
2-1Ruuben Brander makes a simple pass to Richard Mckay. Richard Mckay hits a low pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos runs straight at the defence! Rafael Campos rockets a shot on goal. Abel Nascimento steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.34
2-1Peter Redknapp hacks Carl Eadie from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Eadie stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.16
Abel Nascimento clumsily knocks into Richard Mckay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Mckay stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.39
Abel Rego passes the ball forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.41
Mamadou Shakpoke barges into Alun Goldberg. The referee calls over Mamadou Shakpoke and shows him a yellow card! Alun Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.45
Dave Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine George. Jermaine George shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
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. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
57.02
Dave Mendez sees Simon Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Barrett shoots from outside the area but is denied by Dale Shaw. Excellent save.
59.11
2-1Ruuben Brander makes a probing pass to Abel Rego. Abel Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Black.
60.47
2-1Port Vale have made a substitution with Gavin Bloomer replacing Rafael Campos .
63.38
Abel Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Boateng. Scott Boateng controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine George. Jermaine George directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
65.06
Alun Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine George controls it well on his chest. Jermaine George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
67.37
Scott Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine George holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine George knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruuben Brander.
73.52
Rio Edwards threads a neat ball through to Abel Rego. Abel Rego flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Bloomer who brings the ball under control. Gavin Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Naylor who gathers it comfortably.
75.21
2-1Scott Boateng barges into Richard Mckay. The referee calls over Scott Boateng and shows him a yellow card! Richard Mckay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.44
Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Sebastiao Nunes replacing Ben Middleton and Jaime Postiga replacing Dave Mendez .
81.48
Ruuben Brander advances with the ball. Ruuben Brander makes a simple pass to Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer makes a simple pass, allowing Simon Midgley to run into the box. Some good footwork from Simon Midgley provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
83.57
Carl Eadie catches Peter Redknapp on the ankles. Carl Eadie is warned by the referee! Peter Redknapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.25
Simon Barrett clumsily knocks into Rio Edwards. Simon Barrett is given a warning by the referee! Rio Edwards gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.37
Greg Black deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Goldberg. Alun Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Julian Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Postiga. Jaime Postiga sees Carl Eadie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
32.1%
46.2%
21.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Campos of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Shaw (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ruuben Brander (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rio Edwards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Redknapp (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Mamadou Shakpoke (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Abel Rego (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Mckay (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Fox (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ian Hurst (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Rafael Campos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Simon Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Lineker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Crooks (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Bloomer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bill Naylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Nascimento (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Ben Middleton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Greg Black (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Boateng (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Dave Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alun Goldberg (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Jermaine George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Eadie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sebastiao Nunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Wayne Pearce (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Postiga (MID) | 6 | |