Northern Premier League

WASTEFUL COLLS ARE PUNISHED BY GLADIATORS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 August 2022

ATHERTON COLLS 0 MATLOCK TOWN 1
By Rob Clarke

ATHERTON Collieries fell to a third consecutive home defeat following too many wasted chances.
The Black & Whites dominated the first half, and squandered a clear opportunity to take the lead after 15 minutes when Aaron Smith fired high.
Ollie Brown dominated the game at full back, making multiple chances with crosses from the right flank, but the hosts were punished for being unable to find the finishing touch.
Inevitably, Matlock took the lead against the run of play. Keeper Nico Defreitas-Hansen was second to a 50/50 ball with f...

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