Welcome Back Mark Goodlad
Tonights game also saw the long awaited comeback of Mark Goodlad, out since December with a ruptured Achilles tendon, and also Vale fans first proper look at new boy Marc Richards, who has missed some of pre season with a troublesome groin strain. Also on show was the youthful Andy Porter, who still looks as fit as ever and would probably still make the grade in the league today!
Marc Richards settles into the gameVale continued to push forward in search of an equaliser, with Willock and Cardle creating some glorioius chances in the evening sunshine. Carldle the earned a penalty after being tripped in the box by Town's Ryan Dicker. Marc Richard's calmly took the penalty with a cooly taken effort slotted past the keeper on 32 minutes. Vale then pushed on towards the end of the half and were rewarded with a goal from a well worked free kick. Cardle put the ball into the danger area, and Charlie O'Laughlin knocked the ball home to give Vale the lead at the break.
O'Laughlin celebrates his goal in styleSecond half started with a change in goal for Vale, as Goodlad was replaced by youngster Lloyd Ransome, who will probably be on the bench Saturday with Goodlad still not fit. No sooner was he on the pitch he was picking the ball out of the net when former Crewe striker Pavel Suhaj headed home on 46 minutes. The game then seemed to peter out and Vale dominated the rest of procedings. Cardle was a constant threat down the left, and gave defender Donneley a torrid time, whipping in cross after cross. Just before the hour mark Richards almost got his hat trick when he met on of Cardles crosses. Cardle was rewarded for a good nights work when he strocked home Danny Glovers cross on 66 minutes, and seven minutes later,Willock was on target to make it five for Vale. After a few subs from both side's Nantwich appeared to tire after their earlier efforts and Vale sub Simon Richman slotted home the sixth on 80 minutes after more good work from Cardle. Then of corse came the challenge on Cardle which led to the player being carried from the pitch, and leaving most fans hoping he will make a speedy recovery.
Cardle rounds off night with a goal- Mark Goodlad (Lloyd Ransome 45)
- Shaun Wilson
- Adam Copeland
- Andy Porter (James Lawrie 65)
- Luke Prosser
- Charlie O'Laughlin
- Joe Cardle (Luke Chapman 89)
- Ross Davidson
- Marc Richards (Simon Richman 75)
- Callum Willock
- Danny Glover
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