It was a much changed team that took to the field in our game versus high flying Radcliffe FC.
A warm welcome was extended to our loan signings from Stoke City:
Lewis Macari (Full Back)
Ethan Stanton (Centre Midfield)
James Jennings (Centre Forward)
There was also a reshuffle in defence with Josh Bradburn donning the Number 4 shirt and a very welcome return from injury for Ash Rawlins in goal.
MDTFC started brightly and on 6 minutes Glynn Coney's drive whistled over the Radcliffe crossbar.
Both sides had their chances but the deadlock was broken on 32 minutes when Andy Hartlebury headed home a beaut of a corner from Glynn Coney - a minute earlier James Jennings had thundered a shot against the Radcliffe post.
On 43 minutes Andy Harlebury saw his header just clear the Radcliffe crossbar - a minute later Desean Martin saw his strong drive also thunder over the crossbar.
Half Time - MDTFC 1 Radcliffe FC 0
MDTFC had their chances to increase the lead early in the second half when Desean Martin played a through ball for James Jennings whose powerful shot, in a one on one situation, was driven just wide of the left hand post; this was followed by a chance for Jordan Davies.
Radcliffe FC were now applying the pressure and following a series of corners they scored an equalising goal on 70 minutes through Tunde Owolabi.
MDTFC were perhaps beginning to rue their earlier missed chances when on 84 minutes a determined Dan Beddows won the ball on the edge of the penalty area - and there was James Jennings to score the winning goal with aplomb.
Final Score:
MDTFC 2 - Radcliffe FC 1
Very difficult to name the Man Of The Match, as this was an excellent team effort - however Ash Rawlins did have an outstanding game making several first class saves to keep us in the game.
This was our first victory since the 1st December 2018 and we remain in 16th place in the League with 29 points - some 13 points clear of the bottom two places.
Good to see Lou Macari watching the game - brings back memories.
GREAT RESULT FOR MDTFC
MDTFC TEAM
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Unused Subs:
Harri Lovett
Kevin Buxton
Harvey Howell