Marine 2-3 Witton Albion: Match Report
The Mariners led Albion on two occasions but didn't show the quality needed to take the three points...
Marine lost to Witton Albion 3-2 at a miserable Marine Travel Arena on Saturday afternoon with the goals scored by Craig Carney and Chris Doyle for the hosts.
The home side scored with their first real attempt – following a scramble in the box the ball fell just outside the box and Carney did well to drive it home.
Witton threatened to respond quickly and the Marine defence could only cope for so long as, in the 18th minute, Rob Hopley struck a looping shot from the edge of Marine’s area which found Patrick Wharton’s net.
The Mariners’ defence struggled throughout the first half with Jones being a considerable threat in particular but by the 41st minute the home side were 2-1 up – Chris Doyle climbed well to nod in a free kick.
Against the run of play, Marine had found themselves in a winning position and had to buck up their ideas in the second half if they wanted to keep their hands on it.
Chris Doyle was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Jones early in the second half – John Marsden then made way for Kenny Strickland.
Witton equalised again in the 72nd minute following a mistake by Wharton which gifted Tom Owens one of the easiest goals he’ll score.
The visitors finished off Marine in the 78th minute with Hopley securing his brace from close range with former Mariner Billy Smart providing the assist.
MARINE: WHARTON, TATTUM, EDGE, SHAW, DOYLE, HYNES, CARNEY (MURRAY 80’), IRWIN, MITCHLEY (KINSELLA 68’), MARSDEN (STRICKLAND 57’), ELSTONE
WITTON: HALL, GARDNER, DEVINE, WARDLE, HUMPHREYS, SMART, LUSSEY, OWENS, HOPLEY, JONES (COBLEY 68’), FOLEY (WILSON 58’)
GOALS: CARNEY (2’), HOPLEY (18’, 78’), DOYLE (41’), OWENS (72’)
YELLOW CARDS: GARDNER (79’)
RED CARDS: DOYLE (53’)
ATTENDANCE: 360
Key moments
Highlights
As it happened
- Marine
- Witton Albion
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Craig Carney Goal 2:00'
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Chris Doyle Goal 41:00'
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Kenneth Strickland Sub On 57:00'
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John Marsden Sub Off 57:00'
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Ged Kinsella Sub On 68:00'
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Daniel Mitchley Sub Off 68:00'
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James Murray Sub On 80:00'
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Craig Carney Sub Off 80:00'
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Team selection
Wharton , Paddy
Tattum, Sam
Shaw, Danny
Irwin, Steve
Doyle, Chris
Edge, Charley
Marsden, John
Hynes, Liam
Elstone, Michael
Mitchley, Daniel
Carney, Craig
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| # | Team | Pl | Pts |
| 16. | Bamber Bridge | 40 | 42 |
| 17. | Stalybridge Celtic | 40 | 42 |
| 18. | Grantham Town | 40 | 42 |
| 19. | Mickleover Sports | 40 | 41 |
| 20. | Marine | 40 | 40 |
| 21. | Workington | 40 | 29 |
| 22. | North Ferriby United | 0 | 0 |
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