Evo Stik Division One South
Spalding United 0-1 Shaw Lane AFC
Gary Burnett’s first half strike was all leaders Shaw Lane needed to defeat title-rivals Spalding United and open up a six point gap.
The Ducks are now unbeaten in 18 matches in all competitions.
Shaw Lane’s goal was very well-worked. Gavin Allott won the header from the long ball before Kieran Lugsden’s brilliant flick-on opened up the Spalding defence. Burnett latched onto the flick-on and coolly fired home past the Spalding goalkeeper.
Spalding could count themselves unlucky as both Lee Beeson and Matt Varley hit the crossbar.
Shaw Lane had to ride out a lot of Spalding pressure in the second half and goalkeeper Mathius Zanwieski had to make one tremendous save.
But Burnett’s goal proved to be enough.
The Team
Shaw Lane AFC: Zanwieski, Austin, Radford, Istead, Kelvin Lugsden, Qualter (captain), Byrne, Harris, Allott, Kieran Lugsden, Burnett. Subs: Wafula, Tuohy, Purkiss, Brewster.