Northern Premier League

MONTEL’S AT THE DOUBLE

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 October 2024

By Mark Duffy

MATLOCK TN 3
BASFORD UTD 2
MATLOCK secured their second win in a row but were made to sweat late on by visitors Basford.
The hosts began well, Harry Wood seeing an early chance go wide before the opener came on seven minutes. Sam Smart’s corner found Montel Gibson, who netted from close range.
The hosts continued to have the better of things. Gibson hit the post on 23 minutes after being fed by Sam Essien, before also heading wide from a few yards out right on the half-time whistle.
The Gladiators doubled their lead a minute into the second half. The ball reac...

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