Brighouse end on a strong note

Brighouse Town ensured their first Evo Stik Division One North campaign ended on a strong note as the 2-2 draw with Northwich Victoria extended their unbeaten run to seven games.

The draw secured a 14th place finish for Paul Quinn’s men.

Brighouse did not start so well as Josh Amis headed promotion-chasing Northwich in front.

Ernest Boafo’s sweet volley levelled the game on the the stroke of half-time.

After a sustained amount of pressure, Brighouse then went ahead at the start of the second half.

A long ball downfield caught the Northwich out and Ryan Hall scored past the on-rushing visiting goalkeeper.

The lead did not last for long though as Gary Burnett equalised with a stunning volley.

Brighouse Town: Giles, Stor, Tolley, Wilson, Field, Hurtley, Hall, Thornton, Boafo, Harris, Henry. Subs: Baldwin, Gay, Hull, Fisher, Allison.
Referee: Andrew Cawtherley
Attendance: 146

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