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Chorley 1-1 Scunthorpe United: Iron held by Andy’s resilient Magpies

Chorley manager Andy Preece hailed the Magpies’ character as they earned a point against Scunthorpe United.

Chorley

By Mike Nield

CHORLEY 1
Johnson 48

SCUNTHORPE U 1
Elliot 43

ONE ELL’ OF A LEAP: Scunthorpe’s Danny Elliot rises above Adam Henley of Chorley to score the opening goal. Inset, Chorley’s Justin Johnson celebrates his equaliser
PICTURE: Greig Bertram

CHORLEY manager Andy Preece hailed the Magpies’ character as they earned a point against Scunthorpe United.
This ultimately feisty encounter ended all square, but perhaps the visitors were happier with a point after being forced to play the last twenty minutes – plus nine added – following the controversial dismissal of Will Evans.
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