English
Grimsby Town battled to a 2-2 draw against Port Vale at Vale Park in Stoke-on-Trent. Despite a lower possession percentage (40% compared to Port Vale’s 60%), Grimsby proved more clinical in front of goal. The match was a hard-fought encounter, featuring 17 fouls and 4 yellow cards (1 for Port Vale and 3 for Grimsby).
Rose was Grimsby’s standout performer, scoring two goals: one in the 24th minute and a penalty in the 52nd. Port Vale fought back with goals from Tolaj in the 78th minute and Debrah in the 90th minute, snatching a dramatic draw. Both teams created chances (Grimsby with 11 shots and Port Vale with 15), but the final score reflected a closely contested match. Port Vale’s possession advantage didn’t translate into a win, highlighting Grimsby’s defensive resilience at crucial moments.
Substitutions port vale: at minute 56 J. Headley came in and N. Smith went out., at minute 56 R. Curtis came in and R. Harper went out., at minute 59 R. Walters came in and S. Hart went out., at minute 76 R. Richards came in and R. Croasdale went out.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 68 J. Obikwu came in and C. Vernam went out., at minute 82 C. McJannett came in and J. Svanthorsson went out., at minute 83 C. Ainley came in and K. Green went out., at minute 88 L. Barrington came in and G. McEachran went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Port Vale
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