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AFC RUSHDEN & D 1 SUTTON COLDFIELD T0

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 January 2024

DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By Paul Judd

A MAGICAL 97th- winner from minute Ethan Johnston won this hard-fought contest for AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Sutton Coldfield will rue not making first-half dominance count as they pegged Diamonds back, but struggled to create really clear chances against resolute defending.
Diamonds improved in a competitive second half, but the two sides largely cancelled each other out.
Coldfield had a golden chance to grab the opener when awarded a harsh penalty after 61 minutes, but Diamonds stopper Ben Heath saved well. He then crucially saved a one-onone with f...

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