Tarmac Silverlands fans who watched the Emirates FA Cup tie between Buxton and Kidderminster Harriers in September would have witnessed a strong visiting side, who won the subsequent replay comfortably. So the Bucks might have felt uneasy about their league trip to the Harriers, Saturday November 2, but keeping to a game plan and playing with determination, they fully deserved their 2-2 draw, goals by Connor Kirby and Diego De Girolamo.
In an entertaining game there was early pressure from the home side, on top in the first half. True Grant in the Buxton goal was busy and successful until the 36th minute, when he could only help a Caleb Richards shot into the net.
It took until the 64th minute for the first equaliser, with hardworking skipper Kirby racing in to slot the ball home. After 68 minutes it was 2-1 to the home side, a penalty goal by Amari Morgan-Smith, just out of reach of goalkeeper Grant. The Bucks started to dominate for the first time in the game and substitute De Girolamo took his chance superbly in the 83rd minute. So, honours were shared and the Bucks are 10th in the Vanarama National League North table. Match Report HERE
Buxton team manager John McGrath was pleased by the non-stop efforts of his young team. He said afterwards: "There was considerable commitment, although we were poor first half. We made changes at the break and the energy levels were top class in the second half.
"Kidderminster are a very good side but we worked hard and created the best second half chances. Connor's was a great goal, then a touch of brilliance from Diego for the second. He is such a talented player and thoroughly deserved his goal.
"I'm hoping to have more players back from injury for the visit of Scarborough. We're raring to go."
The Bucks are at home to mid-table Scarborough Athletic on Tuesday, kick-off 7.45pm.
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