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FC United of Manchester 1-1 Bolton Wanderers: Rebels denied at the death

Neil Reynolds’ men led through a trialist in the opening minute of the second half, but after Fin Sinclair-Smith hit the inside of the post, George Johnston tapped home the leveller in stoppage time.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 July 2021

By Ben Hughes

FC UNITED 1
Trialist 46

BOLTON WANDERERS 1
Johnston 90

TUSSLE: FC United’s Michael Donohue protects the ball
PICTURE: Mark Lee

LEAGUE One Bolton Wanderers snatched a dramatic late equaliser to deny FC United – just moments after the Rebels came within inches of adding a killer second.
Neil Reynolds’ men led through a trialist in the opening minute of the second half, but after Fin Sinclair-Smith hit the inside of the post, George Johnston tapped home the leveller in stoppage time.
The Northern Premier League outfit will take many positives from the visit of a strong Trot...

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