Braintree Post Match: Paul Marshall Interview

In a game where chances were in short supply, Halifax were left frustrated by Braintree as they failed to break the deadlock, succumbing to a 0-0 draw at the Shay.

Midfielder Paul Marshall who arguably went closest in the first half with a freekick, admitted his frustration after the game.

‘Thought it was frustrating to be honest, Braintree came and set up camp, they didn’t really want to attack us, it didn’t quite go for us tonight.’

Although left dissatisfied by the outcome, the former Manchester City trainee believes the result was fair.

‘Yes it probably was, they had a game plan, and they worked it well, maybe we could of nicked it.’

Having missed the chance to climb up to third in the Skrill Premier had the Shaymen overcome the Iron, Marshall remains stoic in the belief a promotion push is still on the cards.

‘Yes 100%, we’ve got a good team, and we’ve got some big games coming up, the lads are very confident we can do it.’

Halifax are unbeaten in their last 6 games after the draw with Braintree, they will be looking to keep that momentum going into the remaining games.

The Shaymen turn their attentions to Nuneaton on Saturday; the first of three key away fixtures. Further away trips to Grimsby and Barnet follow.

‘We’ve played Nuneaton before, they play a little like Braintree tonight, set up camp and just want to defend, we played them at there place, and won, I think off 2 set pieces so I think set pieces will be crucial at there place.’