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  Saint Anthonys 3 v 4 Arthurlie

Rampant 'Lie were superb in the first half and threatened to put the result beyond doubt, Saints came storming back in the second half but a schoolboy error certainly cost them at least a share of the points.

The game played at a frantic pace throughout with the visitors opening their account in the 2nd minute when McFadden powered home a header from short range. 4 minutes later Saints equalised when a Mulheron pass sent Miller through on goal, The midfielder held off a strong challenge before shooting low across the keeper into the corner of the net. The goal celebrations had not even finished when 'Lie took the lead seconds later when an attempted clearance landed at the feet of Hughes who hit the back of the net. The visitors then threatened to run riot but Hughes hit a post then Turner produced an outstanding save from a Johnston shot onto the crossbar. Arthurlie added a third from the spot when Johnston was felled in the box. He took the kick himself and sent Turner the wrong way to make it 1-3 at half time.

Saints got a massive boost in the 46th minute when Callaghan neatly sidestepped a 'Lie defender then sent a looping 25 yard half volley over the keeper and into the net. Saints confidence was growing and McCuish came close with a 20 yard shot. A series of corners ensured but the 'Lie defence held firm. With 15 minutes left the Ants gifted a fourth goal when Mansare won the ball on the touchline, He eased past a couple of players then for whatever reason decided despite having many options, to pass the ball across his own 6 yard box straight to Bradford who couldn't believe his luck as he tapped home from 4 yards. Even although it was a severe body blow to the Ants they deserve great credit and refused to give in. They got their reward in the 84th minute when Mulheron converted a penalty after he had been fouled in the box. Saints then applied the pressure but a few shots off target and sterling work by the 'Lie defence meant that the visitors left with three points and the Ants left thinking what might have been

Ants Team - Turner, Donald (Howley 45), Donaghy, McDonald, Mansare, Miller, McCuish, Callaghan (McEwan 70), McMillan, Mulheron, Williams

Subs Not Used - Donnelly, Kayes, Marshall  

Man of the Match - Stevie McMillan