This match must go down as one of Vales worst performances in a long time, particularly as the Millburn men recorded a 6 goal win over Port just 8 weeks ago. Having been on the end of a similar situation themselves just a few weeks ago when they gained revenge on Shotts Vale should have known that Port would have been fired up to claim the points.  Vale were never in with a chance as they failed to create any clear cut chances as they repeatedly tried to kick lumps out of the match ball as they abandoned any attempts to play their normal passing game.

Vale boss Hugh Hamill recalled Brian Smith to the midfield with David McNaught dropping down to the bench. 

The Millburn men had the ball in the net after only 3 minutes when Dougie Wilson converted Parlanes cross but the referee failed to play advantage and gave Vale a free kick on the goal line.

It was Port who looked the better side early on and they deservedly took the lead on the half hour mark when Vale failed to clear a corner properly and when the ball was returned into the box Scott Nugent hooked the ball into the net from close range. Vale grabbed an equaliser just before the interval with Mark Bowie netting his first goal since rejoining Vale.

In an effort to be a bit more creative Vale introduced Ryan Russell at the break in place of Parlane with Pawsey moving further forward but within 7 minutes of the restart Vale shot themselves in the foot yet again when they gifted possession in the middle of the park and then stood off striker Nugent who was allowed to advance unchallenged to fire a low angled drive across Carr and into the net at the far post.

With 5 minutes remaining it was all over for Vale as Cavana appeared to win the ball cleanly but the referee was in blunder land once more as he pointed to the spot. Stupidly Ryan Russell spoke out of turn and his comments earned him a red card and yet another period on the side lines. When the kick was eventually taken Kevin Struthers smashed the spot kick high into the net.

After what was a dreadful all round performance only keeper Carr and Craig Cavana could take anything out of their contribution.