Port Vale 2-1 Newport: Darrell Clarke claims long-awaited win
Tuesday 16 March 2021 22:17, UK
Devante Rodney's late strike earned Darrell Clarke his long-awaited first victory as Port Vale boss over promotion-chasing Newport County in League Two.
The striker's 10th league goal of the season eased Vale's relegation fears with their first win in nine games.
Tom Conlon gave the Valiants the lead with a composed low finish in the 12th minute after being picked out by the dangerous David Worrall.
The dominant hosts almost doubled their advantage with Conlon's powerful free-kick but Nick Townsend made a fine save to tip on to the crossbar.
Newport could not cope with Worrall's threat as the Valiants built sustained pressure with a high press.
Trending
- What time are Usyk and Fury in the ring?
- PL Predictions: More dropped points for Arsenal at Palace?
- Usyk vs Fury 2 - Who wins? Big fight predictions
- Transfer Centre LIVE! Dele says goodbye to Everton - Como next?
- Aston Villa vs Man City preview: Emery reveals double injury boost
- Papers: Man Utd considering Rashford loan exit in January
- Man Utd latest: 'Devastated' Mount out for several weeks
- Ange to Slot: I'm not a football evangelist, I'm a naughty little boy!
- Fury's beard 'must be cut!' Team Usyk to push complaint
- O'Riley, Veltman set to return for Brighton at West Ham
But the visitors came out for the second half flying and forward Ryan Taylor rattled the crossbar with a sweetly-struck volley.
Michael Flynn's side then found an equaliser in the 55th minute as half-time substitute Jake Scrimshaw drilled low past Vale keeper Scott Brown.
But Rodney scored the winner for the Valiants with 15 minutes left as he capitalised on a rebound after Nathan Smith's effort was well saved.
