A deflected free kick from former Daventry Town striker Alfie Taylor gave Kettering Town all three points in this competitive `Northants` derby despite a strong performance from an injury depleted Daventry team which deserved at least a point from the game!

Many of the Daventry balls forward were going too long on the slippery surface but they were first to create opportunities, both Jamie Calvin and Kieran Fitzgerald putting headers wide of the target.

Debutant 17 year old goal keeper Ben Heath was called into making a save after twenty four minutes, punching away an attempted half volley which came through a crowded penalty area.
Former Northampton Town Academy keeper Heath was called into the team to cover for the injured Richard Morris and Iustin Cerga who had to work. Such is non – league football!

Daventry were presented with their best chance on goal after thirty minutes, a headed on pass from Josh Cole provided Kieran Fitzgerald with a clear run on goal, his shot going narrowly past the post.
Former Daventry Town midfielder Ross Oulton fired high over the crossbar and winger Josh Moreman wasted an opportunity when presented with a clear run on goal, losing the ball after failing to provide a pass to players in a better position to attack the Daventry goal.

Latimer Park was full of rumours about the whereabouts of `Poppies` top striker Dubi Ogbonna who was not named in the starting line - up or on the bench, injury had prevented his appearance, allegedly! An injury to Barry Deacon saw the midfielder leave the field with a bloody nose and return with a fresh shirt!

Keeper Ben Heath made an excellent save from Any Hall after the `Poppies` winger found himself free on goal, Heath blocking his shot away for a corner. Josh O`Grady fired a shot over the crossbar but it was former Daventry striker Alfie Taylor who changed the game in the 82nd minute.

Kettering were awarded a free kick on the edge of the area for an apparent foul, the Kettering player had in fact slipped on the wet surface, after constant rainfall throughout the match.
The free kick was taken by Taylor but it was deflected off the boot of a Daventry defender, which was enough to send keeper Ben Heath in the opposite direction.

The Poppies supporters strolled away from Latimer Park celebrating another victory but they knew they were lucky to come away with all three points on a rain sodden afternoon.

Match Facts:
Kettering Town 1 Daventry Town 0
Monday 25th August 2014
Competition: Southern League Central Division Location: Latimer Park, Burton Latimer
Daventry: Ben Heath, Ashley Deeney, Ollie Wilkinson (Capt), Nathan Haines, Martin Hutchcox, Josh Cole, Barry Deacon, Ryan Howell, Jamie Calvin, Kieran Fitzgerald, Josh O`Grady,
Subs: not used – Joe Power, Jack Waldren, Mitchell Piggon, Jamie Gould, Neil Champelovier
Goal scorer: Poppies – Alfie Taylor (82mins)
Man of the Match: Nathan Haines
Attendance: 648

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