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Stamford 2-1 Halesowen - Report

Halesowen missed the chance to go top after losing to league leaders Stamford in a pulsating clash that included two red cards.

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The Yetz began the day two points behind the hosts but Stamford sealed victory with a brace from Jonathon Margetts.

Margetts headed the opener just past the half hour mark and doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 58th minute.

Simeon Cobourne gave the 413 strong travelling Yeltz fans something to cheer when he cut in and rifled in a goal on 66 minutes.

But despite a number of chances, the Stamford goal remained intact.

Stamford substitute Rob Morgan was shown a straight red for a bad tackle shortly after Cobourne's strike but Halesowen’s man advantage was short-lived with Nathan Hayward dismissed for a second yellow.