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Jordan’s jumping for joy in late show

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The LeaguePaper Team
3 December 2017

By Chris Spittles

YEOVIL rescued a replay against Port Vale thanks to a last-minute headed equaliser from the smallest player on the pitch.
Vale looked set to go through to the third round after top scorer Tom Pope put them in front in the second half with his tenth goal of the season.
But as the game ticked into the 90th minute, diminutive winger Jordan Green popped up to head in a cross from Oscar Gobern from close range.
It means the two teams will both watch tomorrow’s third-round draw with interest before meeting again at Huish Park next Tuesday.

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TOM POPE Port Vale...

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