Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Southend United | Southend United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Croft | S. Croft |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Hamada Hassli | H. Hassli | |||||||||
| Darren Lawton | D. Lawton | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Ruel Finney | R. Finney | |||||||||
| David May | D. May | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Datti Mohamed Giampieretti | D. Giampieretti | |||||||||
| Daniele Hendrie | D. Hendrie | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Eddie Moncur | E. Moncur | |||||||||
| Mitchell Elshot | M. Elshot |  | 68 | M | | 5 | |  | D | 49 | | Liam Brooking | L. Brooking | ||||||||
| Ruel Godber | R. Godber | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Dean Wilcox | D. Wilcox | |||||||||
| Jermaine Dryden | J. Dryden | | 61 | M | | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Rio Bellamy | R. Bellamy | ||||||||
| Gilles Peters | G. Peters | | 57 | M | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Ashley Keane | A. Keane | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Bento | S. Bento |  | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Chris Clarke | C. Clarke | |||||||||
| John Plowright | J. Plowright | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Gavin Brighton | G. Brighton | |||||||||
| Hugo Tavares | H. Tavares | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Ian Swift | I. Swift | |||||||||
| Clive Drake | C. Drake | | 55 | M | | 12 | | G | 60 | | Matt Ward | M. Ward | |||||||||
| Ruby Yapi | R. Yapi | | 53 | M | | 13 | | M | 51 | | Jermaine Eadie | J. Eadie | |||||||||
| Djezon Cygean | D. Cygean | | 52 | A | | 14 | | A | 51 | | Thierry Ince | T. Ince | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Southend United. A crowd of 9,523 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Les Jess.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Les Jess.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
2.36
0-0Rio Bellamy barges into Ruel Godber. Rio Bellamy is given a warning by the referee! Ruel Godber runs off the knock.
8.17
0-0David May flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Godber who brings the ball under control. Ruel Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Plowright. John Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
10.04
Liam Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.10
0-0David May catches Ashley Keane on the ankles. David May is given a warning by the referee! Ashley Keane grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.44
Eddie Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Brighton collects the pass. Gavin Brighton knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
16.42
Liam Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Rio Bellamy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Bellamy makes a probing pass to Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
18.34
Eddie Moncur barges into John Plowright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Plowright grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.43
0-0Dean Wilcox threads a neat ball through to Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.44
Rio Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gavin Brighton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.52
0-0Dean Wilcox passes the ball forward to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton knocks the ball forward, putting Ashley Keane through on goal. Ashley Keane muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Scott Croft easily smothers it!
40.39
Ruel Godber knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento cuts inside the box! Sebastiao Bento tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Port Vale kick off!
48.20
Ashley Keane clumsily knocks into Daniele Hendrie. The referee brings Ashley Keane to one side and gives him a warning! Daniele Hendrie runs off the knock.
49.36
Rio Bellamy brings the ball forward. Rio Bellamy shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.11
Ruel Godber makes an attacking run forward. Ruel Godber plays a quick one-two with John Plowright and rushes in on goal... Ruel Godber looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Hamada Hassli effortlessly smothers it!
57.46
Eddie Moncur threads a neat ball through to Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox sees Chris Clarke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Clarke edges inside the box! Chris Clarke tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
59.52
David May makes a probing pass to Jermaine Dryden. Jermaine Dryden advances with the ball. Jermaine Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.35
0-1Rio Bellamy plays the ball forward to Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke threads a neat ball through to Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.42
Rio Bellamy makes a simple pass to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.21
Rio Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Chris Clarke collects the pass. Chris Clarke runs straight at the defence! Chris Clarke strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
84.10
Jermaine Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
25%
48.6%
26.4%
Scorers
| Ashley Keane 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Chris Clarke of Southend United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Croft (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Lawton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David May (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniele Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mitchell Elshot (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruel Godber (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jermaine Dryden (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gilles Peters (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastiao Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Clive Drake (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruby Yapi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Djezon Cygean (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hamada Hassli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ruel Finney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Datti Mohamed Giampieretti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Moncur (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Liam Brooking (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Wilcox (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rio Bellamy (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ashley Keane (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Chris Clarke (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Gavin Brighton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ian Swift (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Ward (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Eadie (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thierry Ince (ATT) | 0 | |