Late free kick gives Droylsden victory

BetVictor North West: City of Liverpool 0-1 Droylsden

A free kick from Faustin Makela saw the Bloods secure three most needed points in a game of few chances.

Substitute Makela’s second half strike found the top corner of Owen Wheeler’s goal after City of Liverpool had conceded a free kick on the edge of the area.

The injury stricken Bloods saw two more players, Kane Hickman and Jamie Frost carried off with injuries, the former after just 25 minutes.

Droylsden had the best of the chances in the first half, Dom Smith’s effort saved by the legs of Wheeler after had found the striker in space in the area while earlier the same player after beating two defenders on the edge of the area had fired straight at the keeper.

The home team had the better of the play early in the second half but Droylsden showing resilience, battled hard and well deserved the lead with around 15 left.

Skipper Domaine Rouse nearly made it two shortly after, his shot just wide of the far post.

With ten minutes of stoppage time, the home team applied the pressure but the Bloods defence stood firm to win the points.

By Nigel Barlow