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Alsager face six-pointer

From the Guardian Series, first published Thursday 28th Nov 2002.

ALSAGER Town face a six-pointer tomorrow with Abbey Hey in the battle to stay clear of the drop zone.

Alsager are fifth from bottom, three points above the relegation teams, and one place above Abbey Hey, who have played two games less.

Alsager take on Abbey at home tomorrow, and will be looking for victory after a 2-1 home defeat on Saturday by Nantwich Town.

Alsager created numerous chances, but their only goal came in the dying minutes.

Brookes broke clear for Nantwich on nine minutes, but his shot was brilliantly saved by keeper Rob Powner.

Alsager dominated the first half, Craig Redgate going close twice and Gareth Rowe seeing a header saved.

Nantwich took the lead five minutes before half-time when number 10 Wilkinson turned in the box and fired home from nine yards.

The visitors scored their second 10 minutes before the end when Powner misjudged a corner.

Before he was able to recover number eight Knight headed in from close range.

Eaton pulled one back for Alsager on 88 minutes with a shot from 20 yards.

Alsager lost 9-0 at home to Crewe Alex on Monday night in a friendly to raise money for the club

They were 2-0 down at half-time, and the match attracted a crowd of 150.

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