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Southwell City too strong for Harrowby United in the United Counties League Division One




The Zebras galloped to a win in style as Southwell City defeated Harrowby United 4-2 on the road in their United Counties League Division One victory on the weekend.

Jonny Upton's side were quality as they secured a convincing win against a side that is in playoff contention.

16th placed Southwell were ahead 1-0 at half-time against The Arrows thanks to the only goal in the first period being scored by Chris Okoye.

Okoye netted in the 27th minute against the fifth-placed side.

The Harrowby keeper makes a save. Image: Lincssnapper Photography.
The Harrowby keeper makes a save. Image: Lincssnapper Photography.

Former Zebra player Jon Smith equalised for Harrowby soon after the break as he scored in the 48th minute.

Okoye hit his second in the 56th minute before Cal Law converted a penalty soon after in the 58th minute to make it 3-1.

League contenders Harrowby were no match on the day against Southwell City. Image: Toby Roberts.
League contenders Harrowby were no match on the day against Southwell City. Image: Toby Roberts.

City keeper Alex Smith pulled off a stunning save as Harrowby failed to convert their opportunity from the spot after they were awarded a penalty in the 60th minute.

City made Harrowby pay for their missed opportunities as Law scored his brace thanks to a Will Stocks assist shortly before full-time.

A somewhat surprising result saw Southwell City come out 4-2 winners on the road at Harrowby. Image: Linssnapper Photography.
A somewhat surprising result saw Southwell City come out 4-2 winners on the road at Harrowby. Image: Linssnapper Photography.

The goal put the Zebras ahead 4-1 but Harrowby went down fighting.

Smith was again the danger man for Harrowby as he secured his second to close the gap for the home side in extra time.

The Zebras were too strong for The Arrows as they won 4-2. Image: Lincssnapper Photography.
The Zebras were too strong for The Arrows as they won 4-2. Image: Lincssnapper Photography.

However, by then the goal deficit was too large and 4-2 was the best score the hosts could manage against a determined visiting side.

It was good news all around for Southwell as their reserves defeated FC Sez 2-1 at home and the Zebra's development squad won against Pelican 3-2.

The first team will be back in action for The Zebra's on tomorrow night (Wednesday) when Southwell City take on Saffron Dynamo at home in the league (kick-off 7.45pm).



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