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Sat 24 Feb 2024  ·  Premier Division Central
Long Eaton United FC
First Team
J Nyahwema (52'), (82')
2
2
Stourbridge
E Freemantle (19'), (96')
Long Eaton United 2-2 Stourbridge

Long Eaton United 2-2 Stourbridge

Bradley White24 Feb - 19:47
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Joseph Nyahwema’s brace was not enough for The Blues after a 97th-minute equaliser from Ethan Freemantle earned a point for Stourbridge.

The visitors led at half-time after Freemantle scored the opener in the 20th minute. A second-half brace from Nyahwema turned the match on its head but Freemantle had the final say and equalised with the last kick of the match deep into stoppage time.

Brad Munn made three changes to the side that started at Needham Market last weekend. Owen Betts returned at right back while Aaron Cole replaced Luke Martin at centre half. Up front Nathan Tyson made his first start since returning to the club from Basford United during the week.

Stourbridge started the match strong and forced Ross Durrant into several saves in the opening minutes. Alexander Jones and Kacy Butterfield both saw their efforts from the edge of the area saved by United’s number one.

Freemantle pounced on an error at the back and gave Stourbridge a deserved lead 20 minutes into the first-half.

As the half progressed, Long Eaton grew into the game but could not find a reply. An effort from distance by Andrew Wright was deflected wide and some neat crosses from Ryan Campbell-Gordon were struck wide by Riece Bertram and Tyson.

Durrant produced a huge save as the first-half came to an end and denied a dangerous header from Stourbridge skipper Reece King at the near post.

The hosts carried their momentum from a promising end to a lacklustre first-half and found an equaliser just seven minutes after the restart. Out wide, Nyahwema turned his marker, dribbled in field, played a lovely one-two with Jack Rogers and placed the ball past Charlie Price and into the top corner to bring the game level.

Shortly after The Blues found a way back into the match, Jones almost restored The Glassboys advantage but his volley crashed off the post and back into play.

Nyahwema fired Long Eaton ahead in the 83rd minute with a deflected strike from the edge of the box – Charlie Price got a glove to the powerful effort but could not keep it out.

As the match came to an end, the referee signalled for seven minutes added time. While it looked like Long Eaton would take revenge on their prior defeats to Stourbridge at Grange Park, Freemantle scored a late, late equaliser with the final kick of the game and spoils were shared.

Match details

Match date

Sat 24 Feb 2024

Kickoff

15:00

Location

Attendance

215

Competition

Premier Division Central

League position

16
Stourbridge
20
Long Eaton United
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