Northern Premier League

MICKLEOVER SPORTS 0 LANCASTER CITY 1

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
24 December 2017

By Phil Matthews
THIS may have been the last game before Christmas but there was little festive spirit on display as both teams battled hard to ensure they took all three points from a pulsating and hectic encounter.
There was certainly not much comfort and joy for the home fans whose team reverted to a direct approach instead of their usual footballing style.
It failed to pay any dividends as their first shot on target was deep in second-half stoppage time and was cleared – a disappointing return.
Most of the attacking play came from Lancaster City who drew two great saves from Mickl...

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