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ENG EFL League One
04-08 02:45
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Lineups
Port Vale
Rotherham United
Attacks
75
108
Dangerous Attacks
30
44
Ball Possession
46
54
On Target
2
5
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4013
6003
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End 1-0
88′
E.Campbell
G.Hall
87′
C. Hall
L. Gordon
77′
J. Holmes
D.Watmore
72′
D.Hall
J. Rafferty
63′
G. Biancheri
A. Martha
61′
A. Gray
E. Archer
61′
J. Stockley
R. Croasdale
61′
B. Waine
M.Sherif
57′
R. Croasdale
Halftime 1-0
6′
1-0
R. Croasdale
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Match Info
Port Vale secured a vital 1-0 victory over Rotherham United in an English Football League One clash at Vale Park on Wednesday night. The narrow win for the home side had significant implications in the lower reaches of the League One table, providing a crucial three points in their battle for survival. The match's decisive moment arrived in the second half when Port Vale's striker found the net with a well-placed header from a corner, breaking the deadlock in a tightly contested affair. Rotherham, who had enjoyed spells of possession, pushed for an equalizer but were repeatedly frustrated by a resolute Vale defense and some sharp goalkeeping. The result sees Port Vale climb away from immediate relegation danger, while Rotherham United's position in the mid-table remains largely unchanged. Port Vale's manager praised his team's defensive discipline, stating, "The clean sheet was the foundation for everything tonight. The boys showed tremendous character." His Rotherham counterpart reflected on missed opportunities, saying, "We controlled large parts but lacked the final quality. We have to be more clinical." The starting lineups featured Port Vale in their traditional white and black, while Rotherham United lined up in their red and white stripes.