Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Watford. A crowd of 16,010 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Westwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Westwood.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Antonio Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Moss. Greg Moss shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
6.41
Ben Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco cuts inside the box! Leonardo Carrasco tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.25
Ben Pearce makes an attacking run forward. Ben Pearce whips in a cross ball towards William Daury. William Daury heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
9.51
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Greg Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Moss rushes past Stuart Collymore! Greg Moss cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.53
0-0Antonio Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Robson. Ross Robson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Seth Cooke gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
16.51
0-0Greg Moss barges into Stephen Etherington. The referee warns Greg Moss to calm down! Stephen Etherington carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.06
Antonio Suarez plays the ball forward to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Seth Cooke manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.05
Henry Mccann knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw connects with a diving header but Mathias Liedholm is on top of it.
28.12
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.19
Stephen Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Henry Mccann controls it well on his chest. Henry Mccann makes a simple pass to Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
36.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
38.10
Stephen Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Pearce. Ben Pearce sees Jon Joseph in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
39.10
Henry Mccann sees Jon Joseph in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Joseph finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
44.16
Ian Salmon plays a long ball forward. Jon Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Watford have changed their lineup with Ottavio Ambrosetti replacing Rudy Macquet. The Watford players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
47.51
Ben Pearce makes a simple pass to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mathias Liedholm manages to gather it.
49.45
Fabio Boban darts forward. Fabio Boban flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Ambrosetti who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Ambrosetti shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.54
0-0Stephen Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Mccann. Henry Mccann makes a probing pass to William Daury. William Daury lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Dianboto Esceth-Nzi blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
57.27
0-0Ben Pearce changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ben Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathias Liedholm who gathers it comfortably.
61.43
Rodrigo Campos darts forward. Rodrigo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Salmon.
65.26
Adam Lightfoot sees a break and surges forward. Adam Lightfoot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.44
Adam Lightfoot flicks a high ball forward to Ross Robson who takes it down. Ross Robson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.32
0-0Victor Ortega clumsily knocks into Jon Joseph. The referee brings Victor Ortega to one side and gives him a warning! Jon Joseph stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.16
0-0Port Vale have made a substitution with David Barton replacing Leonardo Carrasco .
84.56
Ian Salmon catches Ross Robson on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Salmon and warns him to calm down! Ross Robson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Seth Cooke (GK)
8
2. Stuart Collymore (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Etherington (DEF)
7
4. Ian Salmon (DEF)
7
5. Francis Dean (DEF)
6
6. Henry Mccann (MID)
8
7. Ben Pearce (MID)
9
8. Omer Shaw (ATT)
6
9. Jon Joseph (ATT)
7
10. William Daury (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Carrasco (ATT)
7
12. Alberto Bailey (DEF)
0
13. Ronnie Christie (MID)
0
14. David Barton (DEF)
6
1. Mathias Liedholm (GK)
7
2. Dianboto Esceth-Nzi (DEF)
6
3. Victor Ortega (DEF)
6
4. Elvis Di Venanzio (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Boban (DEF)
7
6. Rodrigo Campos (MID)
7
7. Adam Lightfoot (MID)
8
8. Antonio Suarez (MID)
7
9. Rudy Macquet (ATT)
6
10. Greg Moss (ATT)
6
11. Ross Robson (ATT)
6
12. Vladimir Zilic (GK)
0
13. Neil McGrory (MID)
0
14. Ottavio Ambrosetti (ATT)
6