Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Millwall. A crowd of 20,327 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Monk.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Monk.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Millwall kicking off!
2.57
0-0With a delightful solo run, Arek Kozminski stretches the opposition's defence. Arek Kozminski shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
4.48
0-0Peter Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Danny Valk. Excellent save.
6.02
0-0Adrian Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Peter Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Lawrence passes the ball forward to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.16
Ramón Serrano decides to run forward with the ball. Ramón Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen controls it well on his chest. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richardur Hermannsson who gathers it comfortably.
15.19
Peter Lawrence plays the ball forward to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.43
Christian Gyan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Port Vale are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.46
Mattia Di Meglio plays the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
26.34
James Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mattia Di Meglio. Mattia Di Meglio sees Colin Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Wallner.
28.38
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.49
0-0Arek Kozminski barges into Christian Gyan. Arek Kozminski is warned by the referee! Christian Gyan stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.48
0-0Philipp Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Lawrence. Peter Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Malte Reimers who brings the ball under control. Malte Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Ramón Serrano blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
39.17
Arek Kozminski threads a neat ball through to Mark Zois. Mark Zois whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen beats his man to it with a header. Adrian Beckham sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
40.34
Arek Kozminski decides to run forward with the ball. Arek Kozminski shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Sander Ten Hag makes a simple pass to Seth Wright. Seth Wright advances inside the box! Seth Wright shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale have changed their lineup with Jonatan Schwarz replacing Rolf Sassarini, Max Doumbia replacing Christian Gyan and Octavian Buscan replacing Jorge Jesus. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. The Port Vale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
49.00
Ole Gunnar Kvarme threads a neat ball through to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan whips in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
54.14
Ramón Serrano clumsily knocks into Danny Elliott. Ramón Serrano is warned by the referee! Danny Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.14
Max Doumbia sees space and advances. Max Doumbia whips in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Danny Valk.
56.51
0-0Mick Davis takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan deftly flicks the ball on. Some silky footwork from Malte Reimers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
57.44
Philipp Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Davis. Mick Davis knocks the ball forward to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
59.09
James Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag laces a weighted ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from long range but somehow Richardur Hermannsson manages to keep it out.
60.11
Arek Kozminski flicks a high ball forward to Mark Zois who takes it down. Mark Zois knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richardur Hermannsson who gathers it comfortably.
69.57
Matt Matteo passes the ball forward to Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag makes a simple pass to Mark Zois. Mark Zois sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.09
0-1Arek Kozminski flicks a high pass forward. Seth Wright collects the pass. Seth Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Hansen!
77.42
Arek Kozminski comes in with a late challenge on Peter Lawrence. Arek Kozminski is warned by the referee again! Peter Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.34
Max Doumbia flicks a high pass forward to Malte Reimers who brings the ball under control. Malte Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.45
Max Doumbia knocks the ball to his team mate, Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.53
James Power threads the ball through to Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Mark Zois. Mark Zois makes a looping header on goal but Richardur Hermannsson is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
29.8%
45.2%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Hansen of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richardur Hermannsson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Philipp Wallner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Adrian Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rolf Sassarini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ole Gunnar Kvarme (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Gyan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Peter Lawrence (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mick Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danny Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jorge Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Malte Reimers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jonatan Schwarz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Max Doumbia (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Octavian Buscan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 1. | Danny Valk (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | James Power (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ramón Serrano (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gavin Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mattia Di Meglio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arek Kozminski (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sander Ten Hag (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Colin Hansen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Seth Wright (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Mark Zois (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephan Amoah (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Promes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fouad Amzine (GK) | 0 | |