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Accrington Stanley Thrashed Port Vale in a Thrilling Match
Accrington, Lancashire – Accrington Stanley secured a convincing home win against Port Vale, ending the match with a score of 2-1, in a thrilling encounter that featured several tense moments.
The hosts dominated the first half, scoring two goals: the first in the 29th minute through a strike by S. Whalley, assisted by J. Batty; and the second arrived in the 43rd minute with a goal from D. Love, assisted by S. Whalley.
The second half began with a more determined Port Vale, who sought to close the gap, but a couple of yellow cards for Accrington Stanley players (D. Costelloe in the 55th minute and S. Conneely in the 66th minute) did not allow them to find their rhythm.
Finally, in the 90th minute, J. Stockley managed to score a goal for Port Vale, assisted by R. Croasdale, leaving the final score at 2-1.
Despite the late goal, the victory went to Accrington Stanley, who demonstrated a superior and forceful performance.
Match Statistics:
* Possession: Accrington Stanley 44%, Port Vale 56%
* Shots: Accrington Stanley 13 (4 on target, 5 off target), Port Vale 14 (6 on target, 2 off target)
* Corners: Accrington Stanley 3, Port Vale 8
* Fouls: Accrington Stanley 11, Port Vale 8
* Yellow Cards: Accrington Stanley 3, Port Vale 0
* Red Cards: None for either team
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Substitutions port vale: at minute 46 R. Croasdale came in and E. Chislett went out., at minute 46 B. Heneghan came in and B. Baker-Boaitey went out., at minute 71 R. Curtis came in and B. Cover went out., at minute 71 A. Hackford came in and G. Byers went out., at minute 81 R. Paton came in and L. Tolaj went out.
Substitutions accrington st: at minute 81 J. Knowles came in and D. Costelloe went out., at minute 86 B. Woods came in and S. Whalley went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Accrington ST
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