Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Derby County | Derby County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Mike Sturrock | Mike Sturrock | |||||||||||||||||
| Stefano Ferreri | S. Ferreri |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Alejandro Rodriguez | A. Rodriguez | |||||||||
| Jason Mccann | J. Mccann |  | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Fabio Grieco | F. Grieco | |||||||||
| Clive Taylor | C. Taylor | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 40 |  | Craig White | C. White | |||||||||
| Carl Salmon | C. Salmon | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 | | Alex Bremner | A. Bremner | |||||||||
| Clive Drake | C. Drake | | 55 | M | | 5 | | M | 68 |  | Edgar Quaresma | E. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Jacob Wiltord | J. Wiltord | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 |  | Hannes Knapp | H. Knapp | |||||||||
| Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | | 52 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 63 |  | Jean-Guy Irles | J. Irles | |||||||
| Gavin Johnson | G. Johnson | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Manuel Lopes | M. Lopes | |||||||||
| Ross Murrin | R. Murrin | | 74 | A | | 9 | | M | 58 | | Graeme Coppinger | G. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Bento | S. Bento | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Terry Andrews | T. Andrews | |||||||||
| Edwin Sopalski | E. Sopalski | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 |  | Alpay Ayaz | A. Ayaz | |||||||||
| Nigel Moss | N. Moss | | 57 | A | | 12 | | M | 53 | | Del Shields | D. Shields | |||||||||
| Noel Platt | N. Platt | | 49 | A | | 13 | | M | 70 |  | Wilco Kostwinder | W. Kostwinder | |||||||||
| Scott Croft | S. Croft | | 49 | G | | 14 | | D | 70 |  | Tarik El-Karkouri | T. El-Karkouri | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Derby County. A crowd of 7,973 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Adams.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Adams.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off the first half!
14.39
1-0Clive Taylor makes a strong solo run forward. Clive Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin plays a one-two with Edwin Sopalski and rushes in on goal... Ross Murrin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.36
1-0Craig White hacks Sebastiao Bento from behind! The referee warns Craig White to calm down! Sebastiao Bento runs off the knock.
21.56
1-0Fabio Grieco makes a simple pass to Hannes Knapp. Hannes Knapp chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
22.08
Kelvin Walker flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Bento controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Bento skips past Alex Bremner! Sebastiao Bento cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Alejandro Rodriguez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.49
Carl Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Wiltord collects the pass. Jacob Wiltord changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Wiltord shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
33.26
Jacob Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.47
2-0Hannes Knapp flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Ayaz controls it well on his chest. Alpay Ayaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
42.39
2-0Manuel Lopes sees space and advances. Manuel Lopes threads the ball through to Terry Andrews but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Derby County kick off the second half!
47.38
Clive Taylor gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Edwin Sopalski knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.37
Alex Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Coppinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Coppinger makes a beautiful solo run. Graeme Coppinger chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Stefano Ferreri manages to keep it out.
54.07
2-0Clive Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Clive Drake controls it well on his chest. Clive Drake makes a probing pass to Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Bremner.
55.17
Manuel Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Ayaz collects the pass. Alpay Ayaz shoots from 20 yards but somehow Stefano Ferreri manages to keep it out.
59.13
Manuel Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Terry Andrews collects the pass. Terry Andrews runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Terry Andrews provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Stefano Ferreri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.11
Jean-Guy Irles chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Andrews. Terry Andrews whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Stefano Ferreri had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
69.49
Clive Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnson controls it well on his chest. Gavin Johnson makes a simple pass to Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski plays a one-two with Sebastiao Bento and advances towards the goal... Edwin Sopalski tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.08
Clive Taylor catches Terry Andrews on the ankles. The referee brings Clive Taylor to one side and gives him a warning! Terry Andrews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.56
Kelvin Walker sees Sebastiao Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Bento whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Sopalski. With a superhuman jump, Edwin Sopalski connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
75.26
Hannes Knapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.22
2-2Jacob Wiltord passes the ball forward to Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Edgar Quaresma.
78.26
Clive Drake takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Alejandro Rodriguez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
84.33
Manuel Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Terry Andrews controls it well on his chest. Terry Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.44
Jacob Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Edwin Sopalski and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sebastiao Bento cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alejandro Rodriguez with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ross Murrin 14 Sebastiao Bento 22, 85 | Terry Andrews 59 Alpay Ayaz 66 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stefano Ferreri (GK)
7
2. Jason Mccann (DEF)
6
3. Clive Taylor (DEF)
7
4. Carl Salmon (DEF)
6
5. Clive Drake (MID)
6
6. Jacob Wiltord (MID)
7
7. Kelvin Walker (MID)
6
8. Gavin Johnson (MID)
6
9. Ross Murrin (ATT)
8
10. Sebastiao Bento (ATT)
9
11. Edwin Sopalski (ATT)
7
12. Nigel Moss (ATT)
0
13. Noel Platt (ATT)
0
14. Scott Croft (GK)
0
1. Alejandro Rodriguez (GK)
6
2. Fabio Grieco (DEF)
6
3. Craig White (DEF)
5
4. Alex Bremner (DEF)
6
5. Edgar Quaresma (MID)
6
6. Hannes Knapp (MID)
6
7. Jean-Guy Irles (MID)
6
8. Manuel Lopes (MID)
7
9. Graeme Coppinger (MID)
6
10. Terry Andrews (ATT)
8
11. Alpay Ayaz (ATT)
8
12. Del Shields (MID)
0
13. Wilco Kostwinder (MID)
0
14. Tarik El-Karkouri (DEF)
0