2:19pm Thursday 30th July 2009
Alsager Town 4 Nantwich Town 4
AN under-strength Nantwich side battled to come from behind and secure a draw in a competitive pre-season encounter at the Town Ground.
Caretaker boss Peter Hall made a number of changes to the side that drew with Crewe Alexandra and the Dabbers leaked three first-half goals as they struggled to find their rhythm.
Goals from Michael Lennon and Matt Rhead ensured Nantwich were only one goal down at the break but the Bullets extended their lead to 4-2 early in the second period.
The highlight for Nantwich was a thundering hat-trick from new signing Rhead, whose two second-half goals ensured the match finished as a draw.
Nantwich: Lee Jones, Jake Sedgemore, Chris Shaw, Aiden Carter, Richard Sutton, Dave Whittaker, Rodney Jack, Robin Gibson, Matt Rhead, Michael Lennon, Omar Mahmood. Subs: Shane Tudor, Nathan Southern, Aidan Haughton, Danny Edge, Jake Lawrence.
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