Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     WatfordWatford
Dale SadlerDale Sadler Scott Tubbritt Scott Tubbritt
Rafael PulidoR. Pulido72
G
1
G
60Cataldo CorreaC. Correa
Enrique FernandezE. Fernandez55
D
2
D
62Mohammed BabayaroM. Babayaro
Graham GreenG. Green60
D
captain3captain
D
58Leandro HallerL. Haller
Nicky MilburnN. Milburn65
D
4
D
74Nick WalkerN. Walker
Warren WetherallW. Wetherall62
D
5
D
76Nicholas VenusN. Venus
Pasquale VecchiolaP. Vecchiola66
M
6
M
76Martin MunozM. Munoz
Ray SbrizzoR. Sbrizzo64
M
7
M
64Marco JavorcicM. Javorcic
Alberto SummerbeeA. Summerbee58
M
8
M
62Ruben WauR. Wau
Ian LaverI. Laver71
A
9
A
61Brian CollymoreB. Collymore
Tony HuckerbyT. Huckerby66
A
10
A
60Gavin BrownG. Brown
Logan FerrariL. Ferrari72
A
11
A
70Matthew OakleyM. Oakley
 
Eduardo CarrilloE. Carrillo65
D
12
G
33Daniel Gabriel MirceaD. Mircea
Niccolo GreeningN. Greening44
M
13
M
61Nigel KanuN. Kanu
Brian Le SauxB. Le Saux54
A
14
A
55Harry BloomerH. Bloomer

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Watford. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Port Vale and Watford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jacobs.


0.00
Watford kick off and get the first half underway!
3.11
Ray Sbrizzo flicks a high pass forward to Logan Ferrari who brings the ball under control. Logan Ferrari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leandro Haller.
8.49
Ian Laver catches Martin Munoz on the ankles. Ian Laver is warned by the referee! Martin Munoz runs off the knock.
12.04
Leandro Haller comes in with a late challenge on Graham Green. The referee warns Leandro Haller to calm down! Graham Green runs off the knock.
15.44
Alberto Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Ray Sbrizzo. Ray Sbrizzo knocks the ball forward to Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.32
Ruben Wau chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore plays a one-two with Martin Munoz and rushes in on goal... Brian Collymore tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Rafael Pulido had no chance!! Goal for Watford!
26.11
Showing composure, Warren Wetherall plays the ball forward to Ray Sbrizzo. Ray Sbrizzo darts forward. Ray Sbrizzo cuts inside the box! Ray Sbrizzo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Cataldo Correa. Excellent save.
27.17
Ruben Wau hacks Tony Huckerby from behind! Ruben Wau is given a warning by the referee! Tony Huckerby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.07
Matthew Oakley catches Pasquale Vecchiola on the ankles. Matthew Oakley is warned by the referee! Pasquale Vecchiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.02
Marco Javorcic catches Graham Green on the ankles. The referee brings Marco Javorcic to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Green grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.21
Ray Sbrizzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Huckerby. Tony Huckerby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leandro Haller.
44.35
Ray Sbrizzo threads the ball through to Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari makes a great pass forward. Ian Laver runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
49.50
Nick Walker flicks a high pass forward. Martin Munoz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Munoz flicks a high pass forward to Brian Collymore who brings the ball neatly under control. Brian Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley directs the ball goalwards with his head but Rafael Pulido is on top of his game. Well saved!
54.17
Ray Sbrizzo knocks the ball forward to Pasquale Vecchiola. Pasquale Vecchiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Logan Ferrari. Logan Ferrari shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Cataldo Correa.
57.35
Alberto Summerbee hits a low pass to Ian Laver. Ian Laver threads the ball through to Logan Ferrari but he's offside!
59.10
Nick Walker threads a neat ball through to Ruben Wau. Ruben Wau knocks the ball forward to Marco Javorcic. Marco Javorcic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.10
Port Vale have made a substitution with Niccolo Greening replacing Alberto Summerbee .
72.56
Niccolo Greening receives the ball from a throw-in from Warren Wetherall. Niccolo Greening flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Vecchiola controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Pasquale Vecchiola stretches the opposition's defence. Pasquale Vecchiola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Walker.
73.12
Nicky Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ray Sbrizzo. Ray Sbrizzo passes the ball forward to Ian Laver. Ian Laver edges inside the box! Ian Laver rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.37
Port Vale have made a substitution with Brian Le Saux replacing Logan Ferrari .
83.53
Tony Huckerby catches Leandro Haller on the ankles. Tony Huckerby is shown the yellow card! Leandro Haller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.53
Port Vale are in full control of this game.
85.52
Niccolo Greening breaks forward. Niccolo Greening brings the ball forward. Niccolo Greening controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.17
Nicky Milburn pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nicky Milburn flicks a high ball forward to Tony Huckerby who takes it down. Tony Huckerby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Walker.
90.00
Martin Munoz plays the ball forward to Marco Javorcic. Marco Javorcic lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rafael Pulido punches it away to safety.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Watford
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
25%
48.6%
26.4%

Scorers
Tony Huckerby 15
Ian Laver 73
Brian Collymore 21
Marco Javorcic 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ray Sbrizzo of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Pulido (GK)
7
2.Enrique Fernandez (DEF)
6
3.Graham Green (DEF)
6
4.Nicky Milburn (DEF)
7
5.Warren Wetherall (DEF)
6
6.Pasquale Vecchiola (MID)
7
7.Ray Sbrizzo (MID)
9
8.Alberto Summerbee (MID)
6
9.Ian Laver (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Tony Huckerby (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Logan Ferrari (ATT)
7
 
12.Eduardo Carrillo (DEF)
0
13.Niccolo Greening (MID)
7
14.Brian Le Saux (ATT)
6

1.Cataldo Correa (GK)
7
2.Mohammed Babayaro (DEF)
6
3.Leandro Haller (DEF)
6
4.Nick Walker (DEF)
6
5.Nicholas Venus (DEF)
6
6.Martin Munoz (MID)
7
7.Marco Javorcic (MID)goal scored
8
8.Ruben Wau (MID)
7
9.Brian Collymore (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gavin Brown (ATT)
6
11.Matthew Oakley (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Gabriel Mircea (GK)
0
13.Nigel Kanu (MID)
0
14.Harry Bloomer (ATT)
0