TRAFFORD 0 EMLEY AFC 3

By Dave Law

THE sending off of nTrafford centre-back Glenn Matthews after just 15 minutes proved to be the turning point as the hosts were well beaten.
Matthews’ reckless challenge on Adam Clayton left Trafford with a mountain to climb and the visitors took advantage in the 33rd minute when Nathan Curtis neatly flicked the ball past Sam Booth at the near post.
The game was as good as over seconds before half-time when Amir Birchil struck a great shot into the top corner to make it 2-0.
Despite this, Trafford battled gamely in the second half with Jerome Wright and Rio Clegg b...

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