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Late double strike saves Sports

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 April 2017

MARINE 1
MICKLEOVER SP 3
By Ralph Rands
MICKLEOVER SPORTS claimed all three points in sunny Crosby as two late goals in the space of two minutes sealed victory for the Derbyshire side.
Chances at a premium during a forgettable first half, with Sports keeper Nick Draper smartly parrying Danny Mitchley’s close-range effort from Alfons Fosu- Mensah’s low cross.
The game came to life after the break as Fosu-Mensah fizzed a volley inches wide after seizing on a half-clearance.
Marine took the lead on 57 minutes as Florian Da Silva’s corner was flicked on at the near post for ce...

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