Northern Premier League

Harrison class proves decisive

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
14 April 2019

By Ian Richardson
MATLOCK TOWN 1
WITTON ALBION 2
WITTON won this mid-table battle that had an end of season feel to it as they scored from two set pieces.
Ben Harrison backheeled a loose ball home from an uncleared long throw to give the visitors a tenth minute lead.
Albion controlled the remainder of the half as Matlock struggled to find a way past a more sturdy visiting defence. Witton did not create much more but when they doubled their lead two minutes into the second half the game looked to be all over.
Rob Hopley was afforded a free header past substitute goalkeeper Jordan Pierrepont ...

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