SOUTH SHIELDS 2 ATHERTON COLLIERIES 1
By Jimmy O’Gorman

NATHAN Lowe marked his 100th appearance for South Shields with the winning goal as the title-chasing Mariners battled to a narrow victory over mid-table Atherton Collieries.
Lowe’s second half effort came after goals from the home side’s Sam Hodgson and Gareth Peet had sent the sides in level at the break. Shields almost took the lead in the tenth minute when Rob Briggs’ curling effort was superbly tipped over the bar by Colls keeper Danny Taberner.
The home side broke the deadlock when Hodgson tapped h...