BUXTON 2 MARINE 1

By Tony Tomlinson
A QUITEbrilliant Liam Hardy goal just short of the hour earned Buxton full points.
With wind, rain and slope in their favour, Marine took a fifth minute lead.
James Murray got to the byline and from his looping pull-back, George Lomax’s downward header beat keeper Jan Budtz.
The Bux took the first quarter to get going, but then equalised in the 28th minute. Joe McGee’s powerful run forced a corner from which Luke Hinsley headed home.
Encouraged, the home side made further openings, with Hinsley feeding Sam Smith who shot wide, then Curtis Morr...