Lancaster City beat local and promotion rivals Bamber Bridge 1-0 at a chilly Irongate gound in front of a decent crowd of 333.
The only goal of a hard fought game came after three minutes when Connerton headed home from close range after a fine passing Lancaster move, could be said that the statuesque Bridge keeper Dovey should have done better but his feet seemed to be stuck in the rather pudding like pitch.
An entertaining first half with chances at either end although has to be said Bridge created far more of them although Lancaster’s front two Killfin and Connerton lead the home defence a merry dance.
Plenty of meaty challenges , as you would expect from a derby match.
Bridge were unfortunate not to level the score when a misdirected header from a City defender, wrong footed everyone and just narrowly went the wrong side of the postfor Bridge.
A refereeing change at half time, delayed the restart and in truth a lot of the free flowing football disappeared as the game became more attrition.
Bridge went slightly more direct but could not find their way past City keeper Hale who dealt with everything that came his way with ease.
City had chances to extend their lead on the break, but were let down by the final ball. Bridge piled on the pressure at the end but City took three very vital points.
The only goal of a hard fought game came after three minutes when Connerton headed home from close range after a fine passing Lancaster move, could be said that the statuesque Bridge keeper Dovey should have done better but his feet seemed to be stuck in the rather pudding like pitch.
An entertaining first half with chances at either end although has to be said Bridge created far more of them although Lancaster’s front two Killfin and Connerton lead the home defence a merry dance.
Plenty of meaty challenges , as you would expect from a derby match.
Bridge were unfortunate not to level the score when a misdirected header from a City defender, wrong footed everyone and just narrowly went the wrong side of the postfor Bridge.
A refereeing change at half time, delayed the restart and in truth a lot of the free flowing football disappeared as the game became more attrition.
Bridge went slightly more direct but could not find their way past City keeper Hale who dealt with everything that came his way with ease.
City had chances to extend their lead on the break, but were let down by the final ball. Bridge piled on the pressure at the end but City took three very vital points.
Bamber Bridge 0 Lancaster City 1 Att 333
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