Shirebrook rue misssed chances in draw at Stapleford

Shirebrook Town saw bad luck and missed chances cost them dear in a 1-1 draw at Stapleford.

Town led 1-0 at the break in a dominant first half which saw them hit the woodwork twice and miss good chances.

More good chances to wrap the game went begging after the break before the hosts made them pay two late goals to pinch the win.

Shirebrook made the perfect start when they took the lead through Kieran Grant’s fourth minute header.

The visitors had a big shout for a penalty when Jay Jay Cutts was brought down inside the box however the referee waved away the Shirebrook shouts.

Stapleford almost hit back in the 13th minute when Yafiet Gebretrnsay put his shot just wide of the far post.

Town came close to extending their lead twice in as many minutes with both efforts hitting the woodwork to Kian Tansley and Newby frustrated.

Gebretrnsay and Max Taylor both saw chances for the home side go begging to leave Shirebrook in charge at half-time.

Shirebrook who had the first notable chance of the half in the 56th minute when Joe Shaw saw a free-kick clawed to safety.

Taylor and Aaron Lamb saw efforts go wide of the goal as Stapleford began to send more men forward in search of an equaliser.

Conner Eyes and Tansley were both denied in the closing minutes as Town looked to hit on the break.

They proved to be costly misses when Taylor headed home from close range in the 89th minute.

Stapleford almost claimed all three points when Taylor blazed over a rebound in stoppage-time.