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TROJANS STREAK SNAPPED AT THE HANDS OF HARROGATE!




The Trojans went into this game with four wins from four home games in all competitions this season and Inkersall Road were beginning to be considered a fortress.


To continue this impressive start, they welcomed Harrogate Railway Athletic who prior to kick-off occupied one of the four play-off positions in the NCEL First Division.


It was a steady start for the Trojans with the visitors getting the better of the opportunities. Kieran Greenway capitalising on an error from Sam Hooper, but his effort from 12 yards out were pushed wide by Addison Bliss.


This was the wake-up call the hosts needed as they started to get themselves back into the game, Zander Duhameau's cross fell to Mackenzie Ross, but his effort from just inside the area sailed over the bar.


The half-time team talk sparked some life into the Pat Lindley's side with the opening 15 minutes being pure Trojan dominance.


This would eventually be brought to an end when Greenway's effort was saved well by Bliss only for captain Dan McDaid to run in at the back post to give Harrogate the lead.


Staveley made sure Wilton was to earn the plaudits with chances coming thick and fast. First Zander Duhameau's energetic run down the left hand side forced the visiting goalkeeper to push the ball wide.


Just minutes later, Max Rhodes got his best chance to add to his tally for the season, confusion in the Harrogate defence saw the ball fall to him just ten yards out when he blazed his shot over the crossbar.


As the chances continued to come for Staveley, the introduction of Marley Grant and Reece Clegg weren't enough to capture a point and save the unbeaten start Staveley have had at home.


With the home form taking a dip, Heanor Town are the next visitors to Inkersall Road in the Derbyshire Senior Cup first round on Wednesday 12th, October, 2022.


Line-up; Bliss, Jones, Dolman, Whittaker, Allerton, Hooper, Greaves (Grant), Kay, Rhodes, Ross (Clegg), Duhameau


Player of the match: Zander Duhameau.

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