mozzavale
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Very little to disagree with there, albeit I do think Harpers 1st was a booking, maybe a bit harsh especially when other similar tackles went unpunished.I just watched the extended highlights. I thought Harper's 1st yellow card was actually slightly harsh. The 2nd was obviously stonewall. I laughed at the co commentator, who said he got a slight touch on the ball. Ridiculous comment.
Some of Vale's defending was absolutely outstanding. We only created 2 golden chances despite the man advantage, which is a credit to them.
I also didn't realise we hit the outside of the post with Holicek's hugely deflected shot (which was somehow given as a goal kick).
Talking of deflections, the Vale goal was deflected. For some reason it's a lot clearer on the extended highlights. The clip put on this thread was a bit unclear. It was a great connection, but the deflection completely took it away from the keeper.
I also think Vale should have done better with the chance Richards put wide after they pressed and dispossessed Sanders. That was probably their best opening of the game. If that had gone in, it's almost certainly game over.
Agree about the commentators comment re the 2nd booking. Looks clear to me your lad got there first. Even if he did touch it, it's a glance, the ball would have stayed in play and he's taken the lad out. Clear booking.
And that goal kick call for the deflected corner was ridiculous. Did you see where the ref was? No excuse, he was just incompetent.