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PONTEFRACT COLLS 1 PICKERING TN 0

DIV 1 EAST
By Charlie Fletcher

■ GAVIN Rothery was the home side’s hero after netting the only goal of the game early doors.
The experienced midfielder stepped up with aplomb after Scott Smith was upended in the box.
The drama didn’t end there, with both sides reduced to ten men during a feisty encounter in difficult, wintry conditions.
Alhassane Keita was dismissed after 14 minutes, with Smith sent for an early bath too after 35 minutes. Despite their dominance, Pontefract Collieries were not able to add to their slender lead – though Pickering couldn&...

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