Match report

Newport County Stuns Port Vale with a Late Goal in League Two Clash

Port Vale
Port Vale
1–2
FT
Newport County
Newport County
May 2, 2022

Newport County stunned Port Vale with a dramatic 2-1 win at Vale Park on Monday night. The visitors took the lead through Rhys Haynes just three minutes into the match, only to see their advantage short-lived as Billy Garrity equalized for Port Vale in the 51st minute. However, Firas Azaz struck the decisive blow for Newport County with a goal in the 72nd minute, sealing a crucial victory in League Two.

Key Facts

  • • Newport County led early through Rhys Haynes (3')
  • • Port Vale equalized via Billy Garrity's effort (51')
  • • Firas Azaz netted the winning goal for Newport County (72')
  • • Aaron Martin of Port Vale received a yellow card for a foul (86')

Lineups

Port Vale

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 26 A. Stone (G)
  • 15 C. Hussey (D)
  • 16 A. Martin (D)
  • 11 M. Benning (M)
  • 6 N. Smith (D)
  • 7 D. Worrall (M)
  • 20 H. Charsley (M)
  • 23 T. Pett (M)
  • 8 B. Garrity (F)
  • 13 J. Proctor (F)
  • 9 J. Wilson (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 J. Gibbons
  • 24 K. Harratt
  • 19 D. Amoo
  • 21 S. Robinson
  • 29 R. Edmondson
  • 22 T. Holý
  • 17 J. Taylor

Newport County

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 N. Townsend (G)
  • 5 J. Clarke (D)
  • 17 S. Bennett (M)
  • 3 R. Haynes (D)
  • 4 J. Pask (D)
  • 2 C. Norman (D)
  • 8 M. Dolan (D)
  • 19 D. Telford (F)
  • 18 F. Azaz (M)
  • 24 J. Cain (M)
  • 10 C. Baker-Richardson (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 O. Cooper
  • 11 R. Street
  • 14 A. Lewis
  • 26 J. Waite
  • 1 J. Day
  • 21 L. Collins
  • 12 A. Fisher

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    3' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Haynes · Assist: F. Azaz
  2. Port Vale
    51' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Garrity
  3. Newport County
    53' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Cain · On: O. Cooper
  4. Newport County
    59' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Baker-Richardson · On: R. Street
  5. Port Vale
    67' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Malvind Benning · On: J. Gibbons
  6. Port Vale
    69' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Charsley · On: K. Harratt
  7. Newport County
    72' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azaz
  8. Newport County
    74' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Haynes · On: A. Lewis
  9. Port Vale
    79' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: James Wilson · On: D. Amoo
  10. Port Vale
    86' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    Aaron Martin

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Port Vale Newport County
Fouls 12 18
Pass Accuracy 70% 66%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 10
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 430 361
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 2 6
Shots off Target 4 0
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 299 240
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newport County capitalized on an early lead to gain psychological advantage, only to see Port Vale quickly respond and level the score at 1-1 in the second half.
  • ▸ Firas Azaz's late goal restored Newport County’s lead and secured their victory over a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful Port Vale comeback attempt.