Altrincham Claims First National League Win Against Halifax Town
Altrincham secured their inaugural victory of the National League season by defeating Halifax Town 2-1 at the J. Davidson Stadium.
After enduring three consecutive losses, Altrincham turned their fortunes around with goals from Jimmy Knowles and their returning captain, Tom Crawford. Halifax Town, who managed to find the net through a Matthew Kosylo own goal, faced their third defeat in four matches.
The match began with visiting goalkeeper True Grant successfully saving a shot from Sam Taylor, while Connor Douglas shot directly at Altrincham’s Owen Evans. Knowles broke the deadlock in the 16th minute, receiving a through ball before scoring. Crawford then extended Altrincham’s advantage with an impressive volley just before halftime.
In the closing minutes, a misfortunate own goal by Kosylo, who deflected Owen Bray’s cross into his own net, brought Halifax closer at 2-1. However, Halifax’s attempts to find an equaliser proved unsuccessful, leaving Altrincham to celebrate their first points of the season.
Match report supplied by PA Media.
National League
Altrincham 2 – 1 Halifax Town FT
Altrincham registered their first National League victory of the season by beating Halifax Town at the J. Davidson Stadium.
Following three successive defeats, goals from Jimmy Knowles and returning captain Tom Crawford condemned Halifax, who replied through a Matthew Kosylo own goal, to a third loss in four.
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Visiting goalkeeper True Grant made a comfortable save from Sam Taylor while Connor Douglas shot straight at Owen Evans at the other end.
But Knowles opened the scoring in the 16th minute when he was played through on goal and Crawford doubled Altrincham’s lead in first-half stoppage time with a fine volley.
Kosylo turned Owen Bray’s cross into his own net with nine minutes remaining but Halifax were unable to find an equaliser.
Match report supplied by PA Media.
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