National League South

Oxford’s safety is getting closer

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 April 2018

OXFORD CITY 2 EASTBOURNE BOROUGH 1
By Patrick Lock
OXFORD City took a big step towards guaranteeing safety.
Two quick-fire goals early in the second half were enough for the Hoops, who were able to hold on at the end following Yemi Odubade’s late strike.
Both sides had chances to lead in the first half: Matt Pickering firing wide after a corner found him unmarked on 18 minutes, before Sam Nombe forced a good save out of Mark Smith.
The deadlock was broken seven minutes into second half. Nombe surged down the wing before cutting in on the byline and delivering a cross towards Matt Pate...

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