SOUTH SHIELDS 3 ALFRETON TOWN 1By Andrew Reynolds

SOUTH Shields secured a victory in their first ever National League North fixture after a dominant second-half display against Alfreton Town in front of a 2,000-strong crowd. Goals from new frontman Aaron Martin and Shaun Brisley tied things up, but brilliant strikes from debutant Jed Abbey sealed the win for Julio Arca’s team. The home side started the first half well with a lot of their play coming down the right, but struggled to test Reds keeper George Willis. Alfreton’s best chance came after half an hour throug...