Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Chris FrostChris Frost Computer Player Computer Player
Richardur HermannssonR. Hermannsson82
G
1captain
G
62Marino GullitM. Gullit
Jonatan SchwarzJ. Schwarz73
D
2
D
70Jason BrandJ. Brand
Adrian BeckhamA. Beckham66
D
3
D
64John MilliganJ. Milligan
Oliver KauderO. Kauder68
D
4
D
60Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Pietro PassoniP. Passoni79
M
5
D
58Terry OakesT. Oakes
Christian GyanC. Gyan79
M
6
M
62Tim WiltordT. Wiltord
Max DoumbiaM. Doumbia77
M
captain7
M
61Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori
Peter LawrenceP. Lawrence68
M
8
M
59Des ScalesD. Scales
Jorge JesusJ. Jesus76
A
9
A
68Marco CasaleM. Casale
Danny ElliottD. Elliott68
A
10
A
65Arnold RobbenA. Robben
Octavian BuscanO. Buscan88
A
11
A
63Craig ShearerC. Shearer
 
Philipp WallnerP. Wallner81
D
12
G
60Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Ole Gunnar KvarmeO. Kvarme70
M
13
M
57Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Malte ReimersM. Reimers77
A
14
D
57Felice ParisF. Paris

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 17,177 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.


0.00
Port Vale start the match!
10.36
Tim Wiltord runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tim Wiltord controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.12
Des Scales hacks Christian Gyan from behind! Des Scales is warned by the referee! Christian Gyan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.26
Tim Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
18.14
Tim Wiltord hits a low pass to Marco Casale. Marco Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.06
Adrian Beckham surges forward with the ball. Adrian Beckham threads a neat ball through to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marino Gullit with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
28.58
Des Scales flicks a high ball forward to Craig Shearer who takes it down. Craig Shearer plays a scrappy one-two with Marco Casale and advances towards the goal... Craig Shearer tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Oliver Kauder!
30.54
Des Scales hacks Christian Gyan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Gyan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.21
Pietro Passoni runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pietro Passoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.14
Oliver Kauder makes a simple pass to Max Doumbia. Max Doumbia flicks a high pass forward. Danny Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marino Gullit reads it well. Excellent save!
44.24
Peter Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan makes a deft header. Jason Brand steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale have changed their lineup with Philipp Wallner replacing Jonatan Schwarz and Malte Reimers replacing Octavian Buscan. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
48.08
Aniello De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Marco Casale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Casale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Richardur Hermannsson is on top of it.
49.33
Christian Gyan makes a probing pass to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.06
Tim Wiltord comes in with a late challenge on Max Doumbia. The referee calls over Tim Wiltord and shows him a yellow card! Max Doumbia stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.58
Christian Gyan makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
60.45
Port Vale have made a substitution with Ole Gunnar Kvarme replacing Christian Gyan .Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Craig Shearer, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Des Scales and Felice Paris replacing Terry Oakes .
63.07
Aniello De Liguori sees Marco Casale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Casale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Robben but he's offside!
66.53
Ole Gunnar Kvarme plays the ball forward to Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers cuts inside the box! Malte Reimers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
67.22
Jermaine Wright-Phillips hits a low pass to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben threads a neat ball through to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
72.45
Max Doumbia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Marino Gullit as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
73.34
It's a corner kick. Peter Lawrence loops the ball over to the far post. Some good footwork from Oliver Kauder provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.42
Ole Gunnar Kvarme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott makes a pass forward but Jorge Jesus is yards offside!
77.48
Pietro Passoni threads a neat ball through to Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
85.47
Tim Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.36
Adrian Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Arnold Robben. Adrian Beckham is shown the yellow card! Arnold Robben hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.56
Adrian Beckham hits a low pass to Pietro Passoni. Pietro Passoni flicks a high ball forward to Malte Reimers who takes it down. Malte Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Bristol Rovers
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
27.9%
48.5%
23.5%

Scorers
Danny Elliott 20, 49, 90
Malte Reimers 58
Jorge Jesus 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Elliott of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Richardur Hermannsson (GK)
6
2.Jonatan Schwarz (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Beckham (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Oliver Kauder (DEF)
6
5.Pietro Passoni (MID)
6
6.Christian Gyan (MID)
7
7.Max Doumbia (MID)
6
8.Peter Lawrence (MID)
6
9.Jorge Jesus (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Danny Elliott (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Octavian Buscan (ATT)
6
 
12.Philipp Wallner (DEF)
6
13.Ole Gunnar Kvarme (MID)
6
14.Malte Reimers (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Marino Gullit (GK)
6
2.Jason Brand (DEF)
6
3.John Milligan (DEF)
6
4.Paul Helmer (DEF)
6
5.Terry Oakes (DEF)
6
6.Tim Wiltord (MID)yellow card
6
7.Aniello De Liguori (MID)
6
8.Des Scales (MID)yellow card
5
9.Marco Casale (ATT)
6
10.Arnold Robben (ATT)
6
11.Craig Shearer (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Mckinlay (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
14.Felice Paris (DEF)
6