Curzon were much the better side throughout the game and especially in the 1st half should have scored at least one.

Stefan Mols, Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and Jimmy Spencer all had chances in the first 20 minutes, but none could provide the opener. The Turbines caused little trouble for The Nash backline who were determined against an opposition who came “to play the game….”

Spencer was booked before half time for a “push” on The Turbines goalkeeper, a decision that was not the only one that could be questioned against the referee throughout the match.

Isaac Sinclair came closest to breaking the deadline in the 43rd minute as his strike from range hit the foot of the post and Mols couldn’t poke home a rebound.
Half time was 0-0.

The second half continued with Curzon in control and Peterborough continuing to game manage, and make the most of every break in play. Mike Afuye entered the pitch on 74’ and by 77’ he was in the referee’s book. From the resulting free kick, The Turbines took the lead from Dion Sembie-Ferris with a great strike into the far corner past Bobby Jones.

Curzon made changes with Ben Darby and “gaffer” Craig Mahon entering the pitch, however things went from bad to worse for Curzon as Afuye was shown a 2nd yellow card when blocking the ball (catching a player) and therefore saw the red card and had to leave the pitch with 3 minutes to play.

If anything, this was the kick Curzon needed. They forced the game to The Turbines and a ball down the right to Mahon, who delivered to “He rose from the dead” Adam Barton, whose header found the back of the net. 5 minutes were added on, but the game fizzled out with Peterborough delighted to take a point.

On a day when the club paid tribute to “Mr Curzon Ashton”, the spirit, determination and fight shown can only come from higher powers, something the club has shown throughout its history. Harry Twamley would be proud.

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