Ghanaian winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey shines with assist in Port Vale's emphatic win over Newport County
English-born Ghanaian winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey played a crucial role in Port Vale's resounding 4-1 victory over Newport County in League Two on Saturday afternoon.The match, held at Rodney Parade, saw Baker-Boaitey deliver a superb assist in the 6th minute, setting up Jayden Stockley's opening goal with a precise cross.Port Vale's comprehensive win was a stark contrast to the teams' previous head-to-head record, which favored Newport County with five wins to Port Vale's one. Baker-Boaitey started the game strongly but was substituted in the 57th minute. Fellow English-born Ghanaians, defender Jesse Debrah and midfielder Cameron Antwi, also featured for Port Vale and Newport County, respectively.The match saw a rush of goals, with Aaron Wildig equalizing for Newport County in the 24th minute. However, Port Vale dominated the second half, scoring three more goals courtesy of Jayden Stockley, Ethan Chislett, and Lorent Tolaj.Newport County's hopes of a comeback were dashed when Ciaran Brennan received a red card for violent conduct in the 58th minute, followed by Kyle Jameson's second yellow card in the 67th minute.Baker-Boaitey has now made four appearances and registered one assist in League Two this season, highlighting his growing influence in the Port Vale...
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English-born Ghanaian winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey played a crucial role in Port Vale's resounding 4-1 victory over Newport County in League Two on Saturday afternoon.
The match, held at Rodney Parade, saw Baker-Boaitey deliver a superb assist in the 6th minute, setting up Jayden Stockley's opening goal with a precise cross.
Port Vale's comprehensive win was a stark contrast to the teams' previous head-to-head record, which favored Newport County with five wins to Port Vale's one. Baker-Boaitey started the game strongly but was substituted in the 57th minute. Fellow English-born Ghanaians, defender Jesse Debrah and midfielder Cameron Antwi, also featured for Port Vale and Newport County, respectively.
The match saw a rush of goals, with Aaron Wildig equalizing for Newport County in the 24th minute. However, Port Vale dominated the second half, scoring three more goals courtesy of Jayden Stockley, Ethan Chislett, and Lorent Tolaj.
Newport County's hopes of a comeback were dashed when Ciaran Brennan received a red card for violent conduct in the 58th minute, followed by Kyle Jameson's second yellow card in the 67th minute.
Baker-Boaitey has now made four appearances and registered one assist in League Two this season, highlighting his growing influence in the Port Vale squad.
