McCreadie pounces as Netherton gain a revenge victory

Dec 15 2007 by Linzi Nicholson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

TOM McCREADIE bagged the winner as Division II outfit Netherton gained revenge against Kirkheaton.

The hosts were given an early opportunity to avenge a 2-1 defeat 14 days previously against visitors Kirkheaton and ran out 2-1 winners.

Playing against the wind, rain and slope, Netherton began strongly and had the better of the opening exchanges.

But they were thwarted by an in-form Rovers goalkeeper who produced a string of superb stops and saves to keep the home team at bay.

It was going to take something special to beat him and so it proved when a well-flighted corner from Rodgers was powerfully headed home by Andrew McCullie.

As Netherton looked to increase their slender lead, they were pegged back when a fast-breaking Kirkheaton passing move led to an equaliser for the sixth-placed team.

Several Netherton chances came and went with the Kirkheaton keeper again proving seemingly unbeatable.

But determined Netherton were not to be denied.

Rhys Wharam struck a well-hit shot which pin-balled around the six-yard box and McCreadie was quick to pounce when he poked it home from close range.