Doncaster Rovers beat Port Vale in a thrilling encounter
Doncaster Rovers defeated Port Vale by 3-2 in a vibrant and exciting match played at Vale Park in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The match was a constant back-and-forth, with both teams looking for the goal from the opening whistle.
The first goal came in the 16th minute thanks to L. Molyneux, who took advantage of an assist from B. Sharp to open the scoring. However, the visitors’ joy was short-lived, as Port Vale managed to tie the score in the 30th minute with a goal by R. Croasdale, who received a pass from L. Tolaj.
In the second half, Doncaster came out with more intensity and regained the lead in the 46th minute with a goal from B. Sharp, assisted this time by L. Molyneux. The visiting team did not settle for the lead and extended the score in the 58th minute with a new goal from L. Molyneux, who received an assist from J. Gibson.
Port Vale did not give up and narrowed the gap in the 86th minute with a goal by E. Chislett from the penalty spot. However, time did not allow for more and Doncaster Rovers took the victory by 3-2.
Statistics:
Port Vale: 52% possession, 10 shots (5 on target, 3 off target), 3 corners, 15 fouls, None yellow cards, None red cards.
Doncaster: 48% possession, 9 shots (4 on target, 3 off target), 4 corners, 12 fouls, None yellow cards, None red cards.
Match details:
Date: August 31, 2024, 11:30
Match city: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Stadium: Vale Park
Referee: A. Herczeg
League: League Two
Season: 2024
Round: Regular Season – 4
Country: England
Substitutions port vale: at minute 46 B. Baker-Boaitey came in and R. Curtis went out., at minute 59 T. Sang came in and S. Hart went out., at minute 61 J. Stockley came in and R. Paton went out., at minute 61 E. Chislett came in and L. Tolaj went out., at minute 76 G. Byers came in and B. Cover went out.
Substitutions doncaster: at minute 70 J. Ironside came in and B. Sharp went out., at minute 70 E. Yeboah came in and J. Gibson went out., at minute 78 G. Broadbent came in and Z. Westbrooke went out., at minute 78 P. Kelly came in and H. Clifton went out., at minute 90 J. Olowu came in and L. Molyneux went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Port Vale
class=”wg_loader”>
