Solid Sellars stars to thwart goal-happy Netherton

A man of the match display from goalkeeper Jack Sellars saw Holbeach United become the first team to deny Eastern Counties League newcomers Netherton United a goal last Wednesday.

The prolific former Peterborough League club were held to a 0-0 draw but the Tigers failed to build on that solid show with a 4-1 defeat at home to Norwich United.

The visitors went ahead from the penalty spot after 19 minutes but a spot kick for Holbeach saw Kelvin Ibeneme level 11 minutes later.

It was 2-1 just before half-time when a long throw was headed down and not cleared.

The Planters added a third early in the second half and completed the scoreline in the last minute.

The Tigers included a new signing, 20-year-old centre back Sam Cornbill, a fast and aggressive player, as well as seeing the return of winger Syed Ahamed after a three-match absence due to injury.

Tigers (v Netherton): Sellars, Hoyle, Ibeneme, Touaiti, Cornbill, Oldham, Williams, Wurie, Kacirek, Chouchane, Hamilton. Subs: Akyüz, Bodibe, Coelho, Hyde.
Attendance: 110.

Tigers (v Norwich): Sellars, Akyüz, Ibeneme, Touaiti, Cornbill, West, Williams, Coelho, Kacirek, Chouchane, Hamilton. Subs: Oldham, Hyde, Wurie, Hoyle, Ahamed.

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