Oxford earn comfortable win at Port Vale
Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA
Oxford brushed aside Port Vale with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Vale Park.
Ciaron Brown lashed home and Josh Murphy whipped a left-footed effort past Connor Ripley as the U’s dominated throughout.
Murphy showed early glimpses of his quality down the left before playing in Billy Bodin. Vale’s Dan Jones on the line swept the effort clear.
After 16 minutes, Brown notched the visitors in front. The defender latched on to a loose ball and fired home from the edge of the six-yard box.
With Vale pinned in their own half, Ripley got two hands to Elliott Moore’s flick midway through the first half.
After 49 minutes, Murphy doubled Oxford’s advantage. He skipped inside on to his left foot and his cross-shot evaded everyone and nestled in the corner.
Owen Dale zipped an effort wide, and Murphy was sluggish in getting a shot away, as Oxford sought a third.
Baylee Dipepa was denied a consolation for the hosts when he turned a strike into a crowd of Oxford shirts.
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