English:
Port Vale Stuns Bristol City in FA Cup Thriller
Stoke on Trent, England – In a hard-fought match at Vale Park, overseen by referee Elliot Bell, Port Vale pulled off a shock victory against Bristol City in the Round of 32 of the FA Cup. The game, part of the 2025 season, was defined by its intensity and numerous fouls.
Despite dominating possession with 72% compared to Port Vale’s 28%, Bristol City failed to convert their dominance into goals. The “Robins” managed 17 shots, but only 2 were on target, highlighting a lack of precision in attack. Port Vale, with a more direct approach, created 11 shots, 4 of which tested the opposing goalkeeper.
The match was punctuated by a high number of fouls, with 15 committed by Bristol City and 14 by Port Vale. Yellow cards were a recurring feature, with four cautions issued to the home side and two to the visitors. The tension on the pitch remained high throughout the game, reflected in the frequent interruptions due to cards.
The decisive moment came in the 112th minute when B. Waine of Port Vale, assisted by A. Gray, scored the only goal of the game, sparking wild celebrations in the stadium. Despite Bristol City’s late attempts to equalize, Port Vale held on to secure their passage to the next round of the FA Cup. The final score was Port Vale 1 – Bristol City 0.
Substitutions bristol city: at minute 46 R. McCrorie came in and G. Tanner went out., at minute 61 M. Bird came in and J. Knight went out., at minute 61 D. Burgzorg came in and T. Horvat went out., at minute 78 S. Armstrong came in and E. Riis went out., at minute 85 S. Naylor came in and Neto Borges went out., at minute 95 S. Twine came in and M. Sykes went out.
Substitutions port vale: at minute 63 M. Sherif came in and A. Gray went out., at minute 63 L. Gordon came in and J. Headley went out., at minute 64 J. Lawrence-Gabriel came in and Kyle John went out., at minute 80 E. Archer came in and O. Hernandez went out., at minute 82 R. Walters came in and G. Ward went out., at minute 98 T. Magloire came in and E. Campbell went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Port Vale
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