Match Report by Amy Canavan.

There was only really one glaring mistake made tonight, and it came from me - the hat and gloves are getting looked out pronto. The nights are fair drawin' in.

The travelling Rose faithful hadn’t even overcome their amazement - and relief in such a climate - that refreshments were indeed being served at Victoria Park - duff information provided earlier warned of no pie or bovrils - before Kerr Young netted the opener.

The captain for the evening leapt highest and was rewarded with an easy knock down on the end of one of the many Lee Currie corner’s of the night.

The tweet for that goal wasn’t even on the timeline when Kieran Hall doubled the Rose lead. No description will do the buildup justice. Simply stunning work in the middle of the park between Bradley Barrett and Ross Gray, the ball eventually found its way out to Scott Gray who looped in a inch-perfect cross to the path of Hall where the striker only had to merely connect with it to convert.

Currie was racking up the steps early doors to take all the corners. Another delicious delivery was met by Bob Wilson who hammered his header downwards prior to watching it bounce back up into the back of the net.

Scott Gray - a strong contender for Man of the Match - got involved in the next three goals. Firstly, he tee’d up Hall but the effort was stopped by Chris Peden. His strike partner, Nathan Evans though was there to latch onto the rebound and he rifled it home.

Barrett found unlimited joy down the left flank in the first half - a delight to watch, a nightmare to defend against. Torturing the helpless Vale defenders, his continual hard-work eventually paid off in the form of an assist. His zinger of a cross was charged at by Gray and it rattled the high netting.

The Rose contingent who positioned themselves on the attacking left were witnesses to greatness as the sixth was secured. Barrett, Dean Hoskins and Ross Gray put on a show in the lead up to the latter finding his brother with a defence-splitting pass. Evans had the honour of finishing off the magnificent move thanks to Gray’s squared assist.

The dead ball specialist started the half off in style and he certainly ended it with an abundance. A free kick, 22 yards out, need I say more?

Well in all honesty, shockwaves were a coming in the second half. Currie missed from the spot-kick - yes, you read that right. Hall was hauled down and the referee had no option but to award the visitors a penalty. Currie’s effort smacked off the post but was well covered by Peden.

Swiftly, he got back to doing what he does best - producing quality corners. If you search ‘flying’ in the dictionary, I’m pretty sure you’ll find a picture of Bob Wilson going for goal number 8. Some duo.

Ross Gray’s game merited a goal - good things come to those who wait. A fantastic solo finish from a fine, fired, right-footed shot.

Goalscorers Currie and Young as well as Callum Connolly departed on the hour mark - replaced by Dean Brett, George Hunter and Lewis Turner.

A few folk may have fancied there to be a hattrick, but I doubt many would’ve had Bob Wilson as the hero.

In all honesty, I didn’t think he got the vital touch on the end of Turner’s delivery at the back post, but, Ross Gray straddled him when the ball was in the net - so Bob’s getting the title. Double figures.

From the moment he entered the field of play, Hunter caused havoc. A goal was a matter of when, not if. Primarily found prowling on the left, he ventured over to the right and pounced onto a loose ball before charging through the Vale defence with ease. His unleashed shot hammered off the crossbar then found the net.

It was the turn of fellow substitute, Brett, to get in on the act. Evans powerful strike was saved off the line by the hands of Vale defender Aitken. Again, the referee was left with no choice but to show him a red card and gift the Rose another penalty. Thankfully no Currie on the park, eh… Brett slotted home, down to the ‘keepers left, convincingly.

To round up the action of the night, Turner grabbed his second assist, while Hall secured his brace with a simple finish.

A record-breaking result courtesy of the most relentless of performances. Worth noting that from the second goal onwards, the Rose players rushed to get the ball and restart play - elite mentality.

I think that's them all in the right order?

Next time Robbie Horn’s side decide to score 13 goals, I ain’t doing the match report, that’s for sure. I'm off for a well needed cuppa.

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