Northern Premier League

Reds see off Rebels storm to grab points

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 October 2023

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WORKINGTON 2 FC UNITED 1
By John Walsh

THE VALUE of being able to stay in a game was never more apparent than in this hugely entertaining game.
In boxing match terms it might have been called-off at half-time with FC United so far on points – but they couldn’t find a finish. That was largely down to two top saves from home keeper Jim Atkinson and some resolute defending from the men in front of him.
Atkinson’s top save was brilliant – leaping to his right to claw a strike from Dontai Gabodini on to the post and then to safety.
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