Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 8,664 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Riza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Riza.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
2.28
0-0Omer Dodd threads the ball through to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francis Dean.
3.43
0-0Henry Mccann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Henry Mccann tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Markus Birkwald!
4.52
0-0Stephen Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Christie. Ronnie Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw whips in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph makes a looping header on goal. Graham Benjamin steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
6.05
1-0Ronnie Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Fletcher. Stephen Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Laver. Darren Laver shoots from just inside the box. Markus Birkwald is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.26
1-0Titus Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
16.48
Glynn Ripley passes the ball forward to Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd surges forward with the ball. Omer Dodd knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Seth Cooke comfortably punches it away to safety.
27.12
Ronnie Christie brings the ball forward. Ronnie Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Markus Birkwald is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.07
With some swift thinking, Ronnie Christie plays the ball forward to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Moss.
38.47
Omer Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Barton. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.32
Rio Etherington flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Christie who takes it down. Ronnie Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Laver. Darren Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
40.05
James Irles flicks a high pass forward. Del Thompson controls it well on his chest. Del Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
44.47
2-0Jon Joseph clumsily knocks into Adam Moss. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Moss gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Ronnie Christie flicks a high pass forward. Jon Joseph collects the pass. Jon Joseph shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
47.05
Seeing a gap ahead, James Irles picks a pass forward to Del Thompson. Del Thompson cuts inside the box! Del Thompson takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
49.56
Omer Dodd hits a low pass to Del Thompson. Del Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.05
Glynn Ripley gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Chris Brown shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
55.29
Omer Dodd chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Barton. Paul Barton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Dean.
60.08
Henry Mccann brings the ball forward. Henry Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Omer Shaw!
63.36
Graham Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Irles. James Irles plays the ball forward to Del Thompson. Del Thompson tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Seth Cooke manages to gather it easily.
65.34
Ronnie Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
67.17
Stephen Etherington flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Christie who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Christie hits a low pass to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Moss.
71.59
Ronnie Christie threads a neat ball through to Darren Laver. Darren Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Titus Marsden laces a through ball forward to Paul Barton. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.15
Graham Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Titus Marsden. Titus Marsden makes a probing pass to Paul Barton. Paul Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seth Cooke who gathers it comfortably.
77.34
3-0Rochdale have made a substitution with Kieron Lloyd replacing Graham Benjamin .
87.32
Titus Marsden threads a neat ball through to Paul Barton. Paul Barton whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.09
3-0Stuart Collymore barges into Del Thompson. The referee brings Stuart Collymore to one side and gives him a warning! Del Thompson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
James Irles passes the ball forward to Del Thompson. Del Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Francis Dean sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Darren Laver 6 Jon Joseph 27 Omer Shaw 60 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Seth Cooke (GK)
8
2. Stuart Collymore (DEF)
5
3. Rio Etherington (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Etherington (DEF)
6
5. Francis Dean (DEF)
6
6. Henry Mccann (MID)
8
7. Ronnie Christie (MID)
9
8. Omer Shaw (ATT)
8
9. Jon Joseph (ATT)
7
10. Stephen Fletcher (ATT)
7
11. Darren Laver (ATT)
8
12. Alberto Bailey (DEF)
0
13. Jacob Lumsdon (MID)
0
14. Sol Bould (ATT)
0
1. Markus Birkwald (GK)
6
2. Adam Moss (DEF)
6
3. Glynn Ripley (DEF)
7
4. Graham Benjamin (DEF)
7
5. Darren Murrin (MID)
6
6. Omer Dodd (MID)
7
7. Titus Marsden (MID)
7
8. James Irles (MID)
7
9. Del Thompson (ATT)
7
10. Chris Brown (ATT)
6
11. Paul Barton (ATT)
6
12. Kieron Lloyd (ATT)
6
13. Gary Clapham (DEF)
0
14. Stan Bridges (MID)
0