Stafford Rangers 1 Kidderminster Harriers 2
Nationwide Conference
At: Marston Road
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Attendance: 1758
Weather: -
A goal in each half, both scored by on-loan striker James Constable, did the damage at Marston Road on Boxing Day. Craig McAughtrie reduced the deficit in the 82nd minute and Harriers keeper Scott Bevan pulled off a fine fingertip save to deny Robin Gibson an equaliser.
As the interval approached Constable gave Harriers the lead with a low shot from the edge of the area. He doubled the advantage just before the hour mark, slotting home a pass from fellow striker Iyesden Christie. McAughtrie headed home a left-wing cross from an unlikely source in Wayne Daniel to set up an exciting finish.
Stafford Rangers (black/white stripes/black/black): Danny Alcock, Richard Sutton, Wayne Daniel (capt), Craig McAughtrie, Nathan Talbott, Robin Gibson, Chris Basham, Ged Murphy, Danny Edwards, Neil Grayson, Guy Madjo. Subs: Dolapo Olaoye (for Edwards, 66), Matty Barlow (for Madjo, 66), Steve Hopkinson, David Oldfield, Liam Murray. Goal: Craig McAughtrie (82).
Kidderminster Harriers (blue/blue/red): Scott Bevan, Jeff Kenna, Mark Creighton, Stuart Whitehead (capt), Johnny Harkness, Simon Russell, Gavin Hurren, Russell Penn, Michael Blackwood, Iyesden Christie, James Constable. Subs: Andy White (for Christie, 87), Luke Reynolds (for Constable, 90), Steve Taylor, Brian Smikle, Rob Davies. Goals: James Constable (42, 57).
Man of the Match: Ged Murphy.
Referee: I. Smedley (Derbyshire).
Attendance: 1,758.
