Newport 0-0 Walsall player ratings: 6s and 7s in Saddlers stalemate

Vital - Made comfortable saves to deny Michael Spellman and Kai Whitmore before pulling off a vital late stop to deny Josh Martin one-on-one. Perhaps fortunate to escape punishment for a high challenge on Martin.

David Okagbue - 7

Solid - Made a key block to thwart Bobby Kamwa in the first half and was solid defensively for the majority of the contest.

Harry Williams - 5

Sloppy - Had his work cut out dealing the threat of 6ft 9in Newport target man Kyle Hudlin and was twice caught on the ball  in dangerous positions. 

Taylor Allen - 7

Captain - Wore the armband after Jamille Matt dropped to the bench and dealt with his defensive duties relatively. Ciaran Brennan was dismissed for a high challenge on Allen in the second half.

Ryan Stirk - 7

Intelligent - Provided composure in possession and complimented Chang with his in-game intelligence by filling in and covering when needed. 

Nathan Asiimwe - 7

Flashes - Posed a threat at times with a number of driving runs and perhaps had the best chance of the first half when he forced a near post save from Nick Townsend.

Jamie Jellis - 6

Difficult - Was deployed in the No. 10 role and picked up some good positions but the ball never really dropped for him. The closest he came was a glancing header which he planted off target early on.

Alfie Chang - 7

Elegant - Controlled the tempo of the game with a really busy performance. Never afraid to receive the ball under pressure and showcased his elegance in possession.

Liam Gordon - 6

Struggled - Made a few attacking runs down the left but lacked the final ball to create anything of note. Was replaced midway into the second half.

Levi Amantchi - 6

OK - Struggled to use Adomah's good early play as a platform and only linked with him once as he fired straight down Townsend's throat.

Albert Adomah - 6

Faded - A lively customer in attack and made some bright runs with the ball to stretch the Newport defence. Squandered a close-range header and faded out of the contest midway into the second half.

Substitutes 

Jamille Matt - 6 (for Amantchi, 65)

Flicked a lovely ball in behind for Adomah but his effort was blocked.

Connor Barrett - 6 (for L Gordon, 65)  

Made a couple of forays into enemy territory down the right as Walsall searched for a winner.

George Hall - 6 (for Jellis, 65) 

Spun into space with a lovely turn to create a golden chance for Adomah which he headed off target.

Oisin McEntee - 6 (for Chang, 72) 

Thought he'd scored a late winner at the back post but saw his effort disallowed for handball.

Ellis Harrison (for Adomah, 84)