Northern Premier League

Hughes wins gritty battle

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
6 October 2019

MICKLEOVER SP 1
SCARBORO’ ATH 0
By Laurie Newman
SPORTS moved up the third place after defeating Scarborough Athletic at the Don Amott Arena.
Lee Hughes’ strike in the 24th minute was enough to secure all three points for John Mc- Grath’s side, who extended their unbeaten run to four games.
Until the first and only goal of the game there were few chances for either side. Both teams were restricted to half chances from corners.
Hughes grabbed the winner after Mason Warren brilliantly lofted a ball over Scarborough’s back four for him to run on to.
Hughes then chipped ...

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