Match Report
| Millwall | Millwall |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Aaron Crooks | A. Crooks |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Tony Howells | T. Howells | |||||||||
| Simon Beckham | S. Beckham | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Ledley Grondin | L. Grondin | |||||||||
| Wilfred Versteeg | W. Versteeg |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 |  | Andy Telfer | A. Telfer | |||||||||
| Martin Palmer | M. Palmer | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Julian Carter | J. Carter | |||||||||
| Rafael Costa | R. Costa |  | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Darren Wiltord | D. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Damien Duberry | D. Duberry | | 45 | D |  | | 6 | | D | 40 | | Dean Murphy | D. Murphy | ||||||||
| Tim Davies | T. Davies | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Arthur Ripley | A. Ripley | |||||||||
| Tommy Peckham | T. Peckham | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Kevin Henderson | K. Henderson | |||||||||
| Ivan Riza | I. Riza | | 50 | M | | 9 | | M | 52 |  | Danijel Pardeilhan | D. Pardeilhan | |||||||||
| Michael Howey | M. Howey | | 58 | A | | 10 | | | A | 55 | | Michael Ward | M. Ward | ||||||||
| Stuart Marr | S. Marr | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Carl Johnson | C. Johnson | |||||||||
| Patrice Blanc | P. Blanc | | 49 | A | | 12 | | M | 50 | | Shaun Proctor | S. Proctor | |||||||||
| Ben Mcleod | B. Mcleod | | 48 | G | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Nigel Jacobs | N. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Redondo | J. Redondo |  | 47 | M | | 14 | | A | 44 | | Les Vassell | L. Vassell | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 3,425 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Millwall and Port Vale are lined up in a 5-3-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Millwall and Port Vale are lined up in a 5-3-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Millwall kicking off!
2.07
0-0Rafael Costa hits a low pass to Michael Howey. Michael Howey shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
3.07
0-0Stuart Marr makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Marr tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
14.07
0-0Tim Davies clumsily knocks into Dean Murphy. Tim Davies is shown the yellow card! Dean Murphy gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.43
0-0Tommy Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Howey. Michael Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Howells who gathers it comfortably.
16.31
0-1Kevin Henderson knocks the ball forward to Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan edges inside the box! Danijel Pardeilhan comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danijel Pardeilhan!
26.30
Simon Beckham threads the ball through to Ivan Riza. Ivan Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Peckham. Tommy Peckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Grondin.
34.41
0-1Kevin Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson advances inside the box! Rafael Costa clumsily knocks into Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson appeals for a penalty! Given!!
34.41
0-1The referee points to the spot..
35.54
Michael Ward slowly runs up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
40.27
Wilfred Versteeg makes a probing pass to Tommy Peckham. Tommy Peckham brings the ball forward. Tommy Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Carter.
42.26
Danijel Pardeilhan takes it forward alone. Danijel Pardeilhan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wilfred Versteeg.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Millwall players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Port Vale kick off!
47.02
Ivan Riza threads a neat ball through to Michael Howey. Michael Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Howells who gathers it comfortably.
48.22
0-2Michael Ward barges into Wilfred Versteeg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wilfred Versteeg runs off the knock.
49.48
Carl Johnson sees Michael Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Ward shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.08
Arthur Ripley barges into Rafael Costa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.15
Kevin Henderson passes the ball forward to Arthur Ripley. Arthur Ripley knocks the ball forward, putting Michael Ward through on goal. Michael Ward makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.34
Ivan Riza flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Marr who takes it down. Stuart Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Howey. Michael Howey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.50
0-2Millwall have made a substitution with Jose Javier Redondo replacing Tommy Peckham .
61.56
Martin Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Davies. Tim Davies knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Redondo. Jose Javier Redondo skips past Darren Wiltord! Jose Javier Redondo shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.47
Tim Davies flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Redondo who takes it down. Jose Javier Redondo edges inside the box! Jose Javier Redondo takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
66.54
Ivan Riza hits a low pass to Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.45
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Ben Mcleod replacing Stuart Marr and Patrice Blanc replacing Michael Howey .Port Vale appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.52
Rafael Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Costa shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
79.07
Arthur Ripley sees Carl Johnson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Michael Ward. Michael Ward beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Aaron Crooks!
81.29
With vision, Julian Carter plays the ball forward to Kevin Henderson. Kevin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Michael Ward controls it well on his chest. Michael Ward controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.20
Damien Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Wilfred Versteeg comfortably collects the pass. Wilfred Versteeg passes the ball forward to Ben Mcleod. Ben Mcleod controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tim Davies through on goal. Tim Davies side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Tony Howells. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Rafael Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Redondo. Jose Javier Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Riza. Ivan Riza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%
Scorers
| Danijel Pardeilhan 16 Michael Ward 36 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Danijel Pardeilhan of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aaron Crooks (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilfred Versteeg (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martin Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Costa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Damien Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tim Davies (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Tommy Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivan Riza (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Michael Howey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patrice Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ben Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 1. | Tony Howells (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ledley Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Carter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Darren Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Ripley (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Kevin Henderson (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Michael Ward (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Carl Johnson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Shaun Proctor (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Les Vassell (ATT) | 0 | |