Nantwich Town 0
AFC Fylde 3
League (NPL Premier Division)

Match Report

Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division - Tuesday 18th September 2012
Nantwich Town 0 – 3 AFC Fylde
The Dabbers failed to build on Saturday’s victory over FC United of Manchester as they lost 3-0 against AFC Fylde at the Weaver Stadium.
Second-half goals from Jack Dorney, Michael Barnes and Richie Allen proved to be enough for a Nantwich side that failed to make early possession count.
Jimmy Quinn made one change to the side that won at Gigg Lane with Mat Bailey replacing Chris Flynn.
The visitors were on the back foot during the early stages but had the best chance of the opening 15 minutes when Allen got in behind The Dabbers defence but was thwarted by Jon Brain.
Nantwich failed to create many clear cut chances with Mark Beesley going closest when he volleyed Will Jones’ flick on well over.
The Dabbers started the second-half brightly and were inches from taking the lead as Sean Cooke’s sweetly struck free-kick was pushed over by Ben Hinchliffe.
Hinchliffe saved The Coasters again moments later as Niall Maguire found space from Cooke’s cross but failed to beat the former Northwich stopper.
The deadlock was broken on 53 minutes in controversial fashion as Rod McDonald allowed the ball to go behind believing he would be getting a goal-kick only for referee Nicholas Barnard to rule the ball came off a Nantwich head and was a corner. Joe Booth whipped the corner in and Allen was quickest to react to flick past Brain at the front post.
Bailey then went close for Nantwich from McDonald’s long free-kick but his effort was again saved by the impressive Hinchliffe.
The lead was doubled ten minutes from time when The Dabbers failed to clear as Dorney was allowed time and space on the edge of the area to pick his spot and beat Brain with a low drive.
Five minutes later and the game was put to bed as Barnes broke down the right and saw his shot deflect off Flynn, leaving Brain with no chance.
Nantwich travel to Rushall Olympic on Saturday hoping to continue their impressive away form in the EvoStik Northern Premier League.
Nantwich: Brain, Moss, Foster (Hughes, 72), Smith (Flynn, 72), Bailey (C), McDonald, Cooke, Maguire, Beesley, Jones (Lane, 72), Short. Subs: McLachlan, Lowe. Att: 274