Kettering Town returned to the top of the Evo-Stik Southern Central Division One after a 2-1 victory over struggling opponents Beaconsfield SYCOB.
The Poppies battled hard to pick up three points at a
freezing Latimer Park, after not having played since their 2-2 draw with fellow
title contenders Aylesbury over three weeks ago.
An early goal from Andy Hall and one 12 seconds into the second half from Dubi Ogbonna proved to be too much for the Rams.
The visitors had the first real chance of the game, with Tom
Grant’s free-kick being poorly cleared, before Kurtney Brooks attempt was
deflected over by Poppies midfielder Brett Solkhon.
Ogbonna allowed team-mate Hall to get on the score sheet in
the 29th minute, providing a through ball to the unmarked winger who
tucked the ball past the helpless Brendan Hackett.
The Poppies came close to doubling their lead just a few minutes
later, with Elliot Sandy’s back-heeled pass finding Ogbonna who forced Hackett
into making a save.
The Rams managed to find their way back into the game just
before the half-time whistle through a wonderful strike from Ollie Jones.
Brooks found the midfielder on the edge of the box, allowing him to unleash a
half-volley into the top corner.
Ogbonna got the goal that he deserved as soon as the second
half went underway, finishing calmly into the far corner.
The Luton Town target went close to getting a second after
the hour mark, with a fantastic ball from Hoban finding the forward. Hackett
managed to parry the first effort but the follow-up effort had to be cleared
off of the line.
The Poppies' next game
sees them travel to Potters Bar Town on Saturday afternoon, with the aim of
staying at the top of the table.
Attendance 401
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