0 Have your say Edinburgh City remain a point clear at the summit of League Two after a 2-0 win over seventh-placed Cowdenbeath, who missed a penalty and finished with ten men at Ainslie Park. After good work from Josh Walker, City opened the scoring through Craig Thomson’s unstoppable strike in the 15th minute.Nine minutes later, City’s Marc Laird conceded a penalty kick but his blushes were spared when Calum Antell saved Gary Fraser’s effort from 12 yards.City’s talisman Blair Henderson doubled the leaders’ advantage in the 28th minute.Second-placed Peterhead kept up their incessant pursuit of the leaders with a deserved 1-0 success at Stirling Albion who slip to sixth.Rory McAllister headed the Blue Toon in front in the 34th minute and the visitors held on comfortably.Clyde remain third but they now trail Peterhead by four and City by five after being held to a 1-1 draw at eighth-placed Queen’s Park.John Rankin and David … [Read more...] about League Two round-up: Edinburgh City and Peterhead both win as Clyde draw
Peterborough United’s players have no confidence at the ABAX Stadium
0 Have your say Peterborough United players froze on their own pitch again today as struggling Shrewsbury came from a goal behind to win 2-1 at the ABAX Stadium (February 23). Posh looked comfortable without playing well until striker Ivan Toney was sent off midway through the first-half. Few players performed with any confidence as set-piece specialist Marcus Maddison picked up the sponsors’ man-of-the-match award.RATINGS KEY: 10-Perfect, 9-Outstanding, 8-Very Good, 7-Good, 6-Average, 5-Poor, 4-Stinker.Conor O’Malley: One moment of hesitation almost cost Posh a goal, but he was far from the problem in this game 6Jason Naismith: Claimed his first goal for the club with a neat header and looked as likely as anyone to score which is actually a huge concern. Didn’t look comfortable defensively 6 Tyler Denton: Weak in the tackle and erratic in possession. A disappointing performance 5Ben White: Didn’t appear to enjoy the physical nature of … [Read more...] about Peterborough United’s players have no confidence at the ABAX Stadium
Wales 21 England 13: Liam Williams stars as Wales ruin England’s Grand Slam hopes
RESILIENT Wales produced a superb display to end England’s Grand Slam hopes in Cardiff tonight and win a record-breaking 12th successive Test match. The previous record had lasted since 1910; Warren Gatland’s side certainly delivered a performance truly worthy of eclipsing it. England played their part in a quality Six Nations encounter and led 13-9 in the final quarter only to see the relentless hosts stun them with two tries in the final 12 minutes.Cory Hill for the first of them in the 68th minute but only after a mammoth effort to break down the indefatigable visitors.England defended on their own line for fully 34 phases before finally breaking, Jonny May - despite clearly being dazed earlier in the onslaught - doing brilliantly to initially deny Hadleigh Parkes.Dan Biggar converted from wide out and England - for whom Tom Curry and Courtney Lawes were outstanding - had no comeback. Instead, Wales - who face Scotland next and are now title favourites - added some … [Read more...] about Wales 21 England 13: Liam Williams stars as Wales ruin England’s Grand Slam hopes
Wales keep Grand Slam hopes alive with dramatic win over England
Sport by Press Association 23/02/2019, 6:54 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Warren Gatland celebrated his final Guinness Six Nations match against England with a dramatic 21-13 victory in Cardiff that continues Wales’ march towards the Grand Slam. Second-row Cory Hill forced his way over in the 68th minute after a lengthy period of Welsh resurgence to seize the lead for the first time, his team thriving amid the arrival of replacement fly-half Dan Biggar from the bench to direct the final quarter. And bedlam ensued at the Principality Stadium in the closing moments when Josh Adams grabbed Biggar’s crossfield kicked to touch down and confirm a famous win. Gatland’s first taste of success over opposite number Eddie Jones in four attempts also set a new national record of 12 consecutive victories and was a fitting way to end their Championship rivalry before the Kiwi steps down after the World Cup. England led 10-3 at half-time … [Read more...] about Wales keep Grand Slam hopes alive with dramatic win over England
Bognor hurt by Haringey hammering … late winner lifts Chichester City NINE points clear
It was a bad day for Bognor in the Bostik premier promotion race as they went down to a 4-0 defeat at home to second-placed Haringey. The reverse sees them drop out of the play-off zone and down to seventh ahead of next Saturday's big West Sussex derby at home to Worthing, who are up into the top four after a 2-1 win at Wingate 7 Finchley. It was only 1-0 at the break after Kudus Oyenuga's goal but the North Londoners took full control after the interval and strikes from Joel Nouble (2) and Karl Akinwande condemned Bognor to their largest home league defeat in a long time.In the Southern Combination premier, Chichester City are now NINE points clear at the top after Ryan Peake scored the only goal of the game at home to AFC Uckfield Town in the third added-on minute. That coupled with news that closest rivals Newhaven had lost again - 2-1 at Loxwood - made it a day to savour at Oaklands Park.Also celebrating were Pagham, who put recent poor form behind them to beat Lingfield 2-1 at … [Read more...] about Bognor hurt by Haringey hammering … late winner lifts Chichester City NINE points clear