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Port Vale
League One
Jan 24, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
Crewe Alexandra

0-1

FT(HT: 0-1)
Ajose (39')

Nicky Ajose's strike wins it for Crewe Alexandra

Nicky Ajose's first-half strike is enough for Crewe Alexandra as they record a 1-0 win against Port Vale.

Nicky Ajose's first-half strike was enough for Crewe Alexandra as they recorded a 1-0 win against Port Vale in League One this afternoon.

Mark Marshall had an early chance for Port Vale when he cut inside on his right foot and curled a shot wide.

Chris Birchall also went close for Vale early on when he slid in at the back post to get his shot away, but the midfielder's effort went just wide.

George Ray perhaps should have done better when his close-range effort was saved by Port Vale goalkeeper Chris Neal.

Crewe were awarded a penalty on 23 minutes after Ajose had been fouled by Neal, but the goalkeeper made amends by keeping out the effort.

Marhsall delivered a cross towards Ben Williamson shortly before the half-hour mark, but the striker could not quite get on the end of the inviting delivery.

Ajose made up for his penalty miss six minutes from the half-time whistle when he slipped the ball beyond the goalkeeper, after latching onto Jamie Ness's through pass.

Carl Dickinson headed over for Port Vale before Williamson worked Crewe goalkeeper Ben Garratt as the home side searched for the equaliser in the second period.

Chris Lines came closest to earning Port Vale parity, but his stoppage-time effort crashed off the crossbar and bounced to safety.

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