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Writer's pictureElliot Steadman

NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH REPORT: DEFEAT IN NORFOLK FOR THE BUCKS


First-half goals from Ross Crane and Josh Hmami secured a 2-0 victory for Kings Lynn against Buxton on a rainy afternoon at The Walks Stadium.


Despite the torrential downpour, both sides started the game brightly. Buxton’s Ben Sault whipped in a dangerous cross early on, but Kings Lynn keeper Patrick Boyes was quick to gather. Moments later, Kieran Burton made a crucial last-ditch tackle to deny Hmami an opportunity.


Buxton looked to create openings, with Liam Ravenhill and Jack Stobbs linking up well down the right. Stobbs delivered a dangerous cross, but it narrowly missed the reach of striker Diego De Girolamo. De Girolamo had another opportunity in the 33rd minute, beating his man before seeing his shot blocked by a Linnets defender.


Kings Lynn made their breakthrough in the 35th minute. Tom Hughes played a pinpoint long ball to Dylan Crowe, who delivered a perfect pass across goal for Ross Crane to slot into an empty net, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.


Just three minutes later, the hosts doubled their advantage. Finlay Barnes broke forward and found Hmami, who took a touch before firing past Buxton goalkeeper True Grant to make it 2-0 before the break.


Buxton dominated possession in the second half but struggled to create any clear-cut chances. Kings Lynn, meanwhile, continued to push for a third goal. Josh McCammon threaded a through ball to Hmami, whose shot was heading for the far corner until Grant produced a fine save to deny him.


The hosts had another opportunity when Cody Johnson’s shot from close range was blocked behind for a corner. As the game entered its final stages, Buxton substitute Tommy Elliott drove past a couple of defenders and got a shot away, but it drifted just wide of the post.


In the end, Kings Lynn’s solid first-half performance was enough to seal all three points, leaving Buxton unable to mount a comeback.


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