Murray made a play which almost resulted in a goal. Bojesen completely mis hit Murray's pass in front of Pullen with only the keeper to beat. In the other goal, Jones saved from: Cole, following a play by Knight and Pote-Hunt. At this stage the Club forwards were attacking from side to side.
A clearance by Oliveira put Veir on the run in the 25th minute. The United winger broke away from Wallace and carried the ball up on his own. Cassels gave the raider a chase but was unable to overtake him. Pullen ran out to block Veir but was also unsuccessful as the latter cleverly tapped the ball past the goal-line.
Putting up a determined rally, the trailers stormed the United citadel. Kenyon was fast on the right flank and crossed over on several occas Cole tried two shots which were saved by Jones. The United halves fell back to protect the lead and just managed to scrape through when the last whistle peeped.
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