Poppies leave it late at Leigh
Leigh RMI 1 Poppies boss Morell Maison opted to bring Craig Westcarr straight back into the starting lineup (following his one-match suspension) alongside Abbey Zema, with Jean-Paul Marna and Rene Howe back on the bench. Shortly after the kick-off it was painfully evident that Kettering's defensive problems still haven't been resolved as the home side took an early 1-0 lead on 6 minutes as Paul Howarth beat the advancing Mark Osborn to net at Hilton Park. Leigh could easily have added a second but were denied as the home side dominated early on. Kettering finally worked their way back into the match and it was only the heroics of Leigh goalkeeper John Lamb that made sure the home side went into the break with their slender lead still intact. The second-half continued in the same vein with Kettering unable to find a way past a determined home defence and Leigh looking to add to their 1-0 lead on the break. Kettering finally made the breakthrough when a cross from Andy Hall found substitute Jean-Paul Marna who put the ball past Lamb to level on 71 minutes. With the clock ticking away the final seconds, Kettering showed why their attack is rated one of the best in the Conference North as substitute Rene Howe popped up to secure the winner and move his side up into second spot in the table. Att: 251 Kettering: Osborn, Koo-Boothe, Graham, Nicell, Solkhon, McIlwain, Boucaud, Hall, Makofo, Abbey, Westcarr. Subs: Marna, Howe, Midgley, Okai, Morley. September 9, 2006
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