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DEPLETED GLADIATORS HANG ON TO GAIN A POINT

By Mark Duffy

MATLOCK TOWN 2
FC UNITED 2
TEN-MAN Matlock Town held on for a dramatic draw with FC United of Manchester as both sides remain marooned at different ends of the middle of the division.
Before the referee reduced their numbers, the hosts took a swift lead through Montel Gibson in the 27th minute when he delightfully lobbed Connor O’Keefe following a blunder.
That lead did not last long, however, with striker Adam Le Fondre firing FC United back on level terms just seven minutes later.
The drama did not stop there. This time, the referee was at the centre, issui...

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