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Craney: Scored the opener
The writing was on the wall when Stanley raced into a third-minute lead.
Vale defender John McCombe fouled Paul Mullin 25 yards from goal and Ian Craney curled the resulting free-kick low inside Joe Anyon's left-hand post.
The home side attempted to find a way back but Louis Dodds and Marc Richards were unable to find the target as Accrington defended well and grew in confidence.
Stanley almost doubled their advantage when on-loan Blackburn striker Jamie Clarke's attempt was deflected wide just before the break.
Stanley finally wrapped up their victory in style in the last minute as Mullin strode unchallenged into the Vale penalty area and netted a delightful chip over a stranded Anyon.
