Non-League Paper

BIG BEN STRIKES AS THE REDS’ PROMOTION PUSH IS DENTED

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
21 April 2019

WEST ROUND-UP
BEN Hodkinson netted a late brace as Widnes came from two goals behind to stun promotionchasing Colne with a thrilling 3-2 triumph at a sun-baked Halton Stadium.
The Reds came into the game with their play-off chances in their own hands, and they started well when Reece Webb-Foster capitalised on a defensive error to sweep home.
Alex Curran then added a second midway through the half to give them breathing room, beating Richie Mottram with a ferocious drive at his near post.
But Widnes rallied and they quickly pulled a goal back two minutes later when Joe Herbert prodded home ...

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