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11:42 AM 17th January 2025
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Belper Town v North Ferriby FC: Northern Premier League East Division – 14/01/25

Football
Photo: planet_fox
Photo: planet_fox
The Villagers navigated their way back to three points following a hard-fought victory at the Raygar Stadium. Tom Corner scored the game’s only goal, but it was the villagers defensive prowess that prevailed.

With the game underway, it was The Nailers that took the advantage producing a selection of chances but with no final product. Having seen the tie settled, The Villagers saw an audacious effort to take the lead after twenty minutes when Tom Corner spearheaded a Ferriby counter-attack, and an attempted lob dropped narrowly wide. Approaching the final moments of the first half, and the villagers this time, found the lead after Tom Corner latched on to a delightful cross in from the right.

The second half was a more attritional affair, with very few opportunities presenting themselves. As the half wore on, The Nailers pressure became more prominent, however, some heroic defending from The Villagers kept them at bay. Thirteen minutes from time and Belper offered The Villagers a warning shot, with a thunderous strike rattling the outer edge of the woodwork.

With the narrow lead still intact, tensions began to rise, especially with five minutes added time announced. Yet, Ferriby’s resilience ensured they took maximum points.

Starting XI: Ben Bottomley, Jack Johnson, Jack Walters, Louis Kirk (Matty Dixon 85’), Niall Tilsley ©, Dome Roma, Sam Aynsley (Mason Jonson 57’), Josh Thacker, Tom Corner, Lewis Dennison, Kieron Ceesay (Hoel Shortland 62’). Unused Subs: Jordan Douglas, Josh Morrall.