Sporting Khalsa 2 Sutton Coldfield Town 1 - Report
Ian Rowe is hoping his side can maintain the winning habit as they target seven wins from their remaining nine fixtures to cement a play-off spot.
The Sporting Khalsa manager saw his side overcome a determined Sutton Coldfield outfit to snatch a 2-1 victory thanks to a 63rd minute strike from James McGrady.
Sporting’s second win in their last three games sees them back up to fourth spot with Boldmere St Michael having lost to Stamford.
“It was pleasing to notch up another win as there is not too much room for mistakes,” said Rowe.
“We have got nine games left and we need seven wins to secure a place in the play-offs.
“It was important to get a win and ensure no slips up with other teams around us winning.”
Topscorer Miracle Okafor headed the opener from a McGrady cross on 19 minutes.
Liam Armstrong came close to doubling the lead but his thunderous shot struck the underside of the bar and stayed out.
Despite dominating, Sporting found themselves pegged back when Sutton levelled through a superb Ryan Edmunds free kick on the hour mark.
But Sporting wasted little time in bouncing back as a superb pass by Lewis Worsey was drilled home from close range by McGrady.
“It was a good performance where we again dominated but it was an absolutely fantastic free kick by Ryan Edmunds so I was relieved when James hit back straight away with the winner,” added Rowe.
