FC Halifax Town beat Macclesfield Town 2-1 at the Shay to
climb up to 3rd in the Skrill Premier and extend their unbeaten run
to 10 games.
The home side made it 2-0 in the space of four minutes in
the first half, with goals courtesy of Marc Roberts and Chris Smith.
The result strengthens the Shaymens grip on a play off place
and a potential trip to Wembley.
Halifax were well on top in the first half and after the two
goals went in, it was clear for all to see why they have only lost once at home
all season.
Both goals came off set pieces, an area the visitors had
trouble containing their hosts.
However against the run of play, the Silkmen pulled a goal
back through club top scorer Scott Boden just before half time.
That goal put an end to a run of 7 consecutive clean sheets
for Halifax and changed the complexion of the tie as the 2nd half
was in stark contrast to the first.
As the game wore on, Macclesfield enjoyed long periods in
possession, as the home crowd began to get nervous.
That nervousness was mirrored on the pitch, as the final
minutes were very tense.
Nevertheless, the Shaymen held onto the first half lead they
had fashioned for themselves and claimed all three points.
Manager Neil Aspin commented after the game: ‘The result at
this stage of the season is more important than the performance, it was a very
difficult game for us, but its all about getting the result, the team might not
play well but if we put the ball in the right area off set pieces, then I’ll
always fancy us to score.’
