CHRISTIE ENJOYS DAZZLING DEBUT; MIDLAND ALLIANCE.STRIKER Iyesden Christie bagged a debut goal to help Coventry Sphinx sphinx (sfĭngks), mythical beast of ancient Egypt, frequently symbolizing the pharaoh as an incarnation of the sun god Ra. The sphinx was represented in sculpture usually in a recumbent position with the head of a man and the body of a lion, to a thrilling 3-2 victory over visitors Rocester. The former Kidderminster and Telford frontman front·man n. 1. also front man A man who serves as a nominal leader but who lacks real authority. 2. Music A leading singer with a group. pounced early in the second half as the home side overturned an early Rocester lead. Adam Hewitt had slotted home for the visitors on 16 minutes before Michael Martin Michael Martin may refer to:
Christie's goal early in the second half swung the game in Sphinx's favour and although Shawn Salmon levelled from the spot, a late Kelvin Philips header wrapped up the win for the home side. Disappointing Tipton Town climbed into the top three following a hardfought 1-0 win at Stratford Town. The game's only goal came inside two minutes when Nicky Pugh rifled in a 25-yard effort. Chris Morris also hit the crossbar for the visitors against a disappointing Stratford outfit who gave debuts to Dale Linton and Matty Brown. Alvechurch produced an excellent 2-1 win over secondplaced Coalville Town. But they had to do it the hard way, overcoming a first-half deficit before a second-half brace from Martin Crawford secured the win. At the other end of the table, Studley picked up three vital points as they returned from Loughborough University Loughborough University is located in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. The University offers degree programmes and research. with a 2-1 win. An early own goal handed them the advantage with Jamie Bailey scoring a second before the Students bagged a late consolation. Shifnal Town were another of the struggling sides to record a victory as they saw off visitors Boldmere St Michaels 2-1. Nathan Gough scored an early goal for the Mikes only for Ricky Baker to put into his own net for Shifnal's equaliser just before the break. It was left to Jamel Fuller to net the winner seven minutes from time after Craig Hancox and Andy Rich had both been denied by the woodwork. Coleshill Town and Oadby Town drew 2-2, while Bridgnorth Town were 2-0 victors at Friar Lane. Bryan Craven scored with a first-half penalty for Malvern Town but it wasn't enough to stop them from sliding to a 3-1 defeat at home to Kirby Muxloe Kirby Muxloe is a dormitory village 5 miles southwest of Leicester in the parish of Glenfield. The name "Kirby" comes from the name of a Dane, Caeri, who established the community here in the late ninth or early tenth century. The settlement was known as Carbi, and then later Kirby. . Black Country outfit Causeway United lost 1-0 at home to Biddulph, while their neighbours Cradley Town were held to a goalless draw by Highgate United. Leaders Barwell edged out Westfields 1-0 thanks to an early Andy Cunnington strike. |
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