Non-League Paper

BELLO’S EFFORT DEFEATS ALBION

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
27 August 2023

NPL WEST
By Liam Bambridge

WITTON ALBION 2
Roberts 29, Hitchcox 61

AVRO 2
Ellis 8, Bello 87
AN 87th-minute equaliser by Avro substitute Muis Bibire Bello ensured that the spoils were shared at the U Lock It Stadium.
This was an intriguing clash between an experienced Northern Premier League side and a team taking their first steps at this level.
The visitors went in front after eight minutes, when the Witton defence misjudged a long clearance by visiting keeper Grant
Shenton, and Liam Ellis made the most of their mistake to put his side in front.
The hosts drew level just bef...

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