Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Omer Cooper | O. Cooper |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Dion Collymore | D. Collymore | |||||||||
| Gareth Bailey | G. Bailey | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Adrian Hunt | A. Hunt | |||||||||
| Adam Carrick | A. Carrick | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | John Heskey | J. Heskey | |||||||||
| Scott Riza | S. Riza | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Wes Laver | W. Laver | |||||||||
| Henry Britton | H. Britton | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Adam Jobson | A. Jobson | |||||||||
| Peter Carter | P. Carter | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 |  | Luigi Baronio | L. Baronio | |||||||||
| Morris Atherton | M. Atherton | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Nicholas Le Saux | N. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Warren Barton | W. Barton | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Warren Fenton | W. Fenton | |||||||||
| Neil Brand | N. Brand | | 47 | M | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Syd Dixon | S. Dixon | |||||||||
| Gavin Sharpe | G. Sharpe | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Des Philips | D. Philips | |||||||||
| Rocco R. Espinal | R. Espinal | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Nigel Johnson | N. Johnson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 7,823 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Adam Carrick sees space and advances. Adam Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Dion Collymore manages to gather it comfortably.
10.17
0-0Warren Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.07
0-0Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Port Vale's defence.
14.17
Warren Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Omer Cooper!
15.13
1-0Warren Barton decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Barton whips in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Dion Collymore had no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
21.39
1-0Luigi Baronio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.51
Adam Carrick makes a probing pass to Morris Atherton. Morris Atherton passes the ball forward to Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.56
Scott Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Barton. Warren Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Hunt.
27.01
Warren Barton advances with the ball. Warren Barton shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.36
Warren Fenton passes the ball forward to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.18
Warren Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.52
Warren Barton takes it forward alone. Warren Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Neil Brand flicks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
47.19
John Heskey surges forward with the ball. John Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.10
Luigi Baronio kicks a strong pass forward to Des Philips. Des Philips shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Omer Cooper.
49.30
Gareth Bailey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Barton. Warren Barton threads the ball through to Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe lofts in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Dion Collymore manages to keep it out.
51.53
Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Port Vale's defence.
61.17
Nicholas Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon shoots from 25 yards. Omer Cooper easily smothers it.
65.09
Wes Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luigi Baronio. Luigi Baronio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.35
Gareth Bailey passes the ball forward to Peter Carter. Peter Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
72.37
Nicholas Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon goes all the way! Syd Dixon rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.33
Warren Barton makes a beautiful solo run. Warren Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.47
Scott Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Barton. Warren Barton passes the ball forward to Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.50
Warren Barton makes a simple pass to Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.44
Nicholas Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Johnson. Nigel Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
28.6%
44.2%
27.3%
Scorers