[Phil Whalley]

Poor first half compensated by a much better second. Sousa made a difference as with him we posed a threat down both flanks, which stretched their back line. But the improvement wasn’t just tactical, it was also about attitude and mentality, which just wasn’t there first half. Stanley pen given when the ref spotted a foul in the air on Jimmy Dunne, a definite pen, but not the sort always given. After that it became end to end, last 20 mins both sides could have won it, Akinde missed a sitter when he headed wide with Aaron stranded off his line. Jordan had a solid game down the right, but special mention to Jimmy Dunne, who fought all afternoon with Akinde and will have some bruises to show for it, but he never backed away from a challenge.