Buxton fought back twice against Kidderminster to earn a point and extend their unbeaten run to four games.
The home side started strong, showing intent in the first half with some well-organized passing as they sought openings in the Kidderminster defense.
Maz Kouhyar had the first effort on goal, driving a low shot straight into the hands of Buxton goalkeeper True Grant.
In the 26th minute, Amari Morgan-Smith found Ashley Hemmings, who adjusted his feet but couldn’t get a clean connection, sending his shot just wide.
Despite Kidderminster’s early pressure, Buxton fell behind in the 36th minute. The ball came to Kouhyar again, and his shot took a deflection off a Buxton defender, crossing the line to give Kidderminster a 1-0 lead.
The hosts continued to press, with Zak Brown slicing a shot high and wide, while Hemmings also attempted a diving header that narrowly missed the target.
Buxton countered toward the end of the half, with Josh Popoola appearing to be fouled in the box, but the referee waved away the penalty appeals.
Kidderminster had two more chances before the break, with Reiss McNally’s shot tipped over by Grant. From the resulting corner, Grant made another fine save to deny David Davis.
The second half began with Kidderminster on the front foot, as Ethan Mann threw himself into a crucial block to deny Hemmings’ shot after 10 minutes.
But Buxton leveled the score in the 64th minute, when a low cross found captain Connor Kirby running into the box, who smashed it into the net to make it 1-1.
Just four minutes later, Buxton found themselves trailing again. Morgan-Smith was brought down in the box, and the referee awarded Kidderminster a penalty. Hemmings stepped up and, despite Grant diving the right way, converted the spot-kick to restore the hosts’ lead at 2-1.
Buxton substitute Diego De Girolamo made an impact yet again, causing trouble for the opposition. He was brought down in the box during a run but was denied a penalty.
However, he found his goal in the 83rd minute, turning and finishing clinically to secure a late equalizer for Buxton at 2-2 and their share of the points.
Buxton will now look to extend their unbeaten streak when they face Scarborough on Tuesday at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium.
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