Northern Premier League

Grantham’s goal has the Pitmen purring

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
24 February 2019

BUXTON 1 HEDNESFORD TOWN 2

By Tony Tomlinson
A LATE Buxton goal and rally wasn’t enough to deprive the struggling Pitmen of three deserved points after the visitors were the better side for most of the game.
The Bucks created the first attempt on goal as James Dean found the top of the bar with a lovely curling 25 yard shot. However, in the ninth minute, Town netted following a lofted free kick into the home penalty area.
A goalmouth scramble ensued, from which Kieran Wells emerged to blast the ball home from six yards.
The Pitmen were then comfortable in their lead as Buxton struggle...

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