Northern Premier League

GRANTHAM’S POOR SHOW

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
25 February 2018

NANTWICH TOWN 3 GRANTHAM TOWN 1

By Pat Nixon
GRANTHAM began the game strongly with Lee Shaw twice forcing saves from Nantwich keeper Fabien Spiess. Nantwich had their first shot on goal on 14 minutes, and a minute later they were ahead. A corner was met by Sean Cooke, who rifled home to give Nantwich the lead.
Spiess was called upon again to keep out a Grantham freekick and then blocked Sam Osbourne’s follow-up. Lee Shaw found himself through on 23 minutes but couldn’t convert.
Troy Bourne headed over for Nantwich on 25 minutes, while at the other end Spies again saved well from...

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