NPL 1 MIDLANDS
By David Johnson

■ SECOND-PLACED Halesowen closed the gap at the top of the table after a narrow victory.
Basement side Soham started more brightly and Alfie Connor’s shot was saved well by Dan Platt.
Ahmed Ali’s 14th-minute header rattled the Soham crossbar and captain Paul Mc- Cone’s header also hit the bar.
Halesowen improved after the break and finally went ahead when Nat Kelly headed home directly from a 49thminute Rob Evans corner. The Yeltz made it 2-0 with a fine 64th minute goal when Jack Holmes set up Richard Gregory to beat goalkee...