National League South

Late penalty leads Lambs to slaughter

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 February 2018

By Matt Panter
ALFRETON TOWN 2
TAMWORTH 1
CRAIG Westcarr’s late penalty saw Alfreton come from behind to beat ten-man Tamworth and claim a third win in four games.
Tamworth, who sacked Andy Morrell last week, had given caretaker boss Mike Fowler a great start to his tenure as Darryl Knights fired them in front.
But ex-Lamb Brendan Daniels levelled and Andy Burns was then harshly dismissed before the break.
Tamworth showed spirit after half-time but were denied a point by Westcarr’s late penalty.
The Lambs took the lead on 26 minutes as they pressured the Alfreton box and the bal...

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