National League North

LAMBS ARE LEFT RUEING A STEVENS SHOCKER

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 April 2018

TAMWORTH 0 FC UNITED 2
By Matt Panter
TEN-MAN FC United scored two late goals to ease their relegation fears and plunge Tamworth deeper into crisis.
The visitors had Matthew Hughes sent off for a second yellow late on, but a goalkeeping howler from Jack Stevens allowed Craig Lindfield to score before Gerard Garner made the game safe.
Hosts Tamworth had plenty of the ball in the first half but lacked a cutting edge.
Dior Angus saw a low strike deflected over, Akwasi Asante had an effort blocked and Luke Jones sent a header over.
The Lambs continued to search for the opener and Joel Kettle&rs...

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