English:
Thrilling Encounter at Vale Park Ends in Agonizing Draw
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire – A vibrant match at Vale Park left fans on the edge of their seats, with a 3 to 3 draw between Port Vale and Leyton Orient. The encounter, corresponding to the seventh round of League One, was full of emotions from the opening whistle.
Port Vale opened the scoring early, in the 7th minute, thanks to a goal by R. Croasdale, assisted by D. Cole. However, Leyton Orient reacted quickly, and A. Connolly equalized in the 13th minute. Before halftime, D. Ballard put the visitors ahead in the 44th minute, assisted by J. Koroma.
In the second half, Port Vale came out with renewed energy and D. Cole tied the game in the 52nd minute. The match remained tense and disputed until the end, with both teams seeking victory. Just when it seemed that a draw would be the final result, C. Wellens scored for Leyton Orient in the 90th minute.
Despite having less possession (43%), Port Vale generated more goal opportunities, with 15 total shots, of which 8 were on target. Leyton Orient, with 57% possession, took 10 shots, of which 4 were on target. Referee Ross Joyce showed several yellow cards, one for Port Vale and three for Leyton Orient. The match, witnessed at Vale Park, left a bittersweet taste for both teams.
Substitutions port vale: at minute 46 M. Faal came in and R. Paton went out., at minute 46 G. Byers came in and F. Ojo went out., at minute 70 D. Cole came in and D. Brown went out., at minute 76 J. Headley came in and L. Gordon went out., at minute 78 Kyle John came in and M. Clark went out.
Substitutions leyton orient: at minute 59 T. James came in and R. Edmonds-Green went out., at minute 59 O. Beckles came in and J. Simpson went out., at minute 69 O. O’Neill came in and D. Mitchell went out., at minute 69 J. Moorhouse came in and S. Clare went out., at minute 79 D. Ballard came in and C. Wellens went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Port Vale
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