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Wrexham and Port Vale Draw in Thrilling EFL Trophy Match
Wrexham and Port Vale played out an exciting 4-4 draw in their EFL Trophy match at Vale Park in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The game was a high-scoring affair with a series of goals, both from open play and penalties, and numerous substitutions for both teams.
Wrexham took the lead in the 51st minute through a goal from M. Cleworth, assisted by J. Bodvarsson. Port Vale drew level in the 82nd minute thanks to a goal from R. Richards. Wrexham regained the lead from the penalty spot in the 120th minute with a goal from P. Mullin, but Port Vale quickly drew level again, scoring three consecutive penalties from C. Grant, L. Tolaj and J. Lowe. Wrexham had a chance to win the game in the 120th minute, but A. Forde missed a penalty and O. Rathbone, S. Revan and R. Richards also missed their respective spot-kicks.
The match statistics reflect the intensity of the game: Port Vale dominated possession (53%), while Wrexham had more shots on target (4). Both teams pushed for victory right until the end, resulting in a thrilling and unpredictable finish.
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Substitutions wrexham: at minute 12 S. Revan came in and L. Bolton went out., at minute 46 M. Howard came in and C. Burton went out., at minute 66 P. Mullin came in and J. Bodvarsson went out., at minute 82 H. Ashfield came in and M. Faal went out., at minute 82 O. Rathbone came in and J. Adam went out.
Substitutions port vale: at minute 66 D. Edwards came in and R. Paton went out., at minute 66 B. Heneghan came in and S. Hart went out., at minute 66 E. Chislett came in and R. Harper went out., at minute 76 C. Grant came in and B. Baker-Boaitey went out., at minute 76 R. Richards came in and A. Hackford went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Port Vale
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