Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Southampton | Southampton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Young | M. Young |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Ricardo Ramos | R. Ramos | |||||||||
| Ledley Grondin | L. Grondin | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Patricio Navarro | P. Navarro | |||||||||
| Andy Telfer | A. Telfer |  | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Albert Iglesias | A. Iglesias | |||||||||
| David Murray | D. Murray | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Wayne Fortune | W. Fortune | |||||||||
| Darren Wiltord | D. Wiltord | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Nigel Clemence | N. Clemence | |||||||||
| Julian Carter | J. Carter | | 43 | D | | 6 | |  | M | 70 |  | Maurizio Ferrante | M. Ferrante | ||||||||
| Arthur Ripley | A. Ripley | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Bill Banks | B. Banks | |||||||||
| Danijel Pardeilhan | D. Pardeilhan |  | 52 | M | | 8 | | A | 74 |  | Ruben Marques | R. Marques | |||||||||
| Nigel Jacobs | N. Jacobs | | 45 | M | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Kodjo Diani | K. Diani | |||||||||
| Michael Ward | M. Ward | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Craig Hansen | C. Hansen | ||||||||
| Carl Johnson | C. Johnson | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Jason Joachim | J. Joachim | |||||||||
| Tony Howells | T. Howells | | 50 | G | | 12 | | D | 67 | | Nicholas Grant | N. Grant | |||||||||
| Nick Plowright | N. Plowright | | 43 | M | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Arnauld Cudini | A. Cudini | |||||||||
| James Parker | J. Parker | | 43 | M | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Mick Bower | M. Bower | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,837 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Guppy.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Guppy.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Southampton kicking off!
2.36
0-0Andy Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley makes a beautiful solo run. Arthur Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Ward but he's offside!
3.31
0-0Bill Banks sees a break and surges forward. Bill Banks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Wiltord.
6.50
0-0Wayne Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Mike Young.
12.45
0-0Maurizio Ferrante makes a probing pass to Bill Banks. Bill Banks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.31
Albert Iglesias makes a simple pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Banks. Bill Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
26.10
Nigel Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Banks. Bill Banks is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.28
Kodjo Diani hits a low pass to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Banks. Bill Banks connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
30.38
0-0Wayne Fortune catches Arthur Ripley on the ankles. The referee calls over Wayne Fortune and warns him to calm down! Arthur Ripley runs off the knock.
36.45
0-1Patricio Navarro threads a neat ball through to Bill Banks. Bill Banks flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Diani controls it well on his chest. Kodjo Diani lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.25
Wayne Fortune knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks the ball forward to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani whips in a cross ball towards Bill Banks. Bill Banks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Mike Young!
44.27
Albert Iglesias makes a strong solo run forward. Albert Iglesias flicks a high pass forward. Bill Banks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani makes a deft header. Mike Young manages to gather it.
45.00
Jason Joachim barges into David Murray. The referee brings Jason Joachim to one side and gives him a warning! David Murray runs off the knock.
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
47.19
Bill Banks flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Ferrante who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
51.33
Wayne Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Banks. Bill Banks flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Ferrante who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Ferrante lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Mike Young comfortably punches it away to safety.
54.48
Bill Banks hits a low pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.50
Danijel Pardeilhan flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Ward but he's offside!
63.59
Kodjo Diani hits a low pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim powers a header at goal. Mike Young didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.15
Bill Banks hits a low pass to Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Mike Young reads it well. Fabulous save!
77.06
0-1Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with James Parker replacing Michael Ward, Nick Plowright replacing Danijel Pardeilhan and Tony Howells replacing Ledley Grondin .
83.07
Darren Wiltord comes in with a late challenge on Jason Joachim. The referee brings Darren Wiltord to one side and gives him a warning! Jason Joachim stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.19
Bill Banks flicks a high pass forward to Kodjo Diani who brings the ball under control. Kodjo Diani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.05
0-1Nick Plowright clumsily knocks into Bill Banks. Nick Plowright is shown the yellow card! Bill Banks carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.14
Darren Wiltord makes a simple pass to James Parker. James Parker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
36.5%
41.9%
21.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Marques of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mike Young (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ledley Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Murray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Ward (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Johnson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tony Howells (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nick Plowright (MID) |  | 5 |
| 14. | James Parker (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patricio Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Albert Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nigel Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Bill Banks (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ruben Marques (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Craig Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jason Joachim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mick Bower (ATT) | 0 | |