Match Report
| Millwall | Millwall |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Mann | S. Mann |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Kevin Moncur | K. Moncur | |||||||||
| Andres Vidal | A. Vidal |  | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Gareth Bailey | G. Bailey | |||||||||
| Adam Stewart | A. Stewart | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Adam Carrick | A. Carrick | |||||||||
| Adrian King | A. King | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Henry Britton | H. Britton | |||||||||
| Scott Copping | S. Copping | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | David Sharpe | D. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Adrian Young | A. Young | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Arthur Oliver | A. Oliver | |||||||||
| Fredrik Moore | F. Moore | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Warren Barton | W. Barton | |||||||||
| Andy Shaw | A. Shaw | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Thierry Dryden | T. Dryden | |||||||||
| Dennis Weaver | D. Weaver | | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 40 | | Ronnie Duberry | R. Duberry | |||||||||
| Luke Barton | L. Barton | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Gavin Pearson | G. Pearson | |||||||||
| Paolo Lawton | P. Lawton | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Ralph Heskey | R. Heskey | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,074 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Millwall get the match underway!
4.12
0-0Adam Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Shaw. Andy Shaw takes it forward alone. Andy Shaw plays a perfect one-two with Luke Barton and rushes in on goal... Andy Shaw makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.43
0-0Fredrik Moore takes it forward alone. Fredrik Moore threads the ball through to Luke Barton but he's offside!
9.21
0-0Adrian Young clumsily knocks into David Sharpe. Adrian Young is warned by the referee! David Sharpe stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.44
0-0Thierry Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.18
1-0Scott Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.49
Adrian Young threads the ball through to Luke Barton. Luke Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Lawton but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.57
Warren Barton threads the ball through to Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Stewart.
27.25
Adrian King hoofs the ball up the pitch. Paolo Lawton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
28.58
Adam Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Young. Adrian Young makes a beautiful solo run. Adrian Young makes a probing pass to Paolo Lawton but he's offside!
30.44
Gareth Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Barton. Warren Barton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.57
David Sharpe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Oliver. Arthur Oliver surges forward with the ball. Arthur Oliver plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Pearson and rushes in on goal... Arthur Oliver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arthur Oliver!
42.30
Gavin Pearson clumsily knocks into Adam Stewart. Gavin Pearson is given a warning by the referee! Adam Stewart runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
51.37
Fredrik Moore makes a simple pass to Dennis Weaver. Dennis Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Luke Barton. Luke Barton directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Kevin Moncur had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
63.13
Adam Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore makes a simple pass to Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton but the linesman indicates offside!
65.00
Andres Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Young. Adrian Young passes the ball forward to Luke Barton. Luke Barton finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.58
Fredrik Moore brings the ball forward. Fredrik Moore goes all the way! Fredrik Moore tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.32
2-2Andres Vidal hacks Gavin Pearson from behind! The referee calls over Andres Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Pearson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.07
Adrian Young sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Young lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
75.13
Fredrik Moore decides to run forward with the ball. Fredrik Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.42
Ronnie Duberry passes the ball forward to Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Mann who gathers it comfortably.
83.53
Gareth Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Dryden. Thierry Dryden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.13
Andy Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Weaver. Dennis Weaver plays a perfect one-two with Paolo Lawton and rushes in on goal... Dennis Weaver rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.32
Scott Copping knocks the ball forward to Adrian Young. Adrian Young makes a probing pass to Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
30%
41.2%
28.7%
Scorers
| Paolo Lawton 18, 75 Luke Barton 51 | Ralph Heskey 30 Arthur Oliver 35 Gavin Pearson 84 |