An outstanding Buxton side trounced their Vanarama National League North hosts Rushall Olympic 5-1, Saturday February 8, with a five-star display of fast-moving, attacking football that gave them match control from start to finish. The Bucks enjoyed 73% of possession and amassed 21 attempts on goal.
Five of the Bucks were on the score-sheet. Kieran Burton (33 minutes), Johnny Johnston (37), Luke Brennan (43), Josh Popoola (52) and Oli Ewing (penalty, 81) gave the Rushall defence an afternoon to forget. The home team's consolation came from Milan Lalkovic after 63 minutes. Report HERE.
Not surprisingly, team manager John McGrath was delighted. He said: "We created a lot of chances midweek without getting anywhere. Today was very different.
"True Grant made a fantastic save when it was 0-0 and then it was all about our front-foot, quick passing style, particularly in the second half, with three points in the bag. Oli Ewing had his first start for us and he was the best player on the pitch. He scored his first goal for Buxton as well.
"It is pleasing that we can bring players off the bench to add even more positivity. Different players coming on the field, but standards never dropped. It's a squad game. Two home games next and we can look at how we use our squad to best effect."
South Shields are the visitors on Tuesday evening for a 7.45pm kick-off, followed by Radcliffe on Saturday, 3pm.
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